| Reel Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Parts | View Schematic | Line Cap. &Specs. Info | Owners Manual | Reel Model |
 |  |  |  | 180 Baymaster |
| | | | 190 Bay-Star (1950s to 1990) |
| Model | Mono Cap. (yds/lb) | Braid Cap. (yds/lb) | Bearings | Gear Ratio |
Weight (oz) | First Year |
Year Disc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
180
|
250/20 | ~n/a~ | 2 | 3:1 | 12.5 | Before 1941 | Late 80's |
185
|
250/20 | ~n/a~ | 2 | 3:1 | 12 | Before 1941 | Early 70's |
190 Bay-Star
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250/20 | ~n/a~ | 2 | ~n/a~ | 11 | Mid 1930s | Mid 1950s |
REEL INFO: Baymaster - These lightweight reels are ideally suited for light tackle fishing. All reels in the series are equipped with free spool action, sliding click and one-shot lubrication system. (1966 Penn Catalog)
HISTORY:
This reel was manufactured for the first time before 1941, with a plastic spool, and wasn't discontinued until the early 70's. In 1941 models were not part of any series, but by 1958 the models #180 and 185 were collected under the name "Baymaster" and the 185-model was added to the series. In the late 80's the metal spool was the default, but the plastic spool was still available as an accessory.
190 Bay-Star (Original NOT a Seaboy) - Ideal reel for light tackle bay fishign. Capacity 100 years #9 Line. Reel seat fits fresh and salt water rods. the spiral cut gears are triple multiplying for speedy action. Free spool clutch is operated by a snap lever on rim. Spool end play can be taken up by an adjustable bearing. A sliding click provides for arresting spool. Reel can be lubricated from the outside. Metal Parts are nickel-plated. The small streamlined end plates are beautifully engraved and 2 ¾" in diameter. (1950 Penn Catalog)
HISTORY:
190 Bay-Star reel originally had options for bakelite spool w/two stand types. 190 (for baitcasting rods with offset reel seats) and 190S (Long Stand for Saltwater Rods).
190M and 190MS were the same stands with Metal Spool.
MysticParts.com NOTE: We have the 190 Bay-Star cross listed in the Seaboy specs only to denote that they are not the same reel/series in case someone thinks their baystar is a seaboy due to the 190 part number being re-used by Penn.
Name/Series: Baymaster, Bay-Star
Construction:
Sample of Bakelite spool version:
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