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15 Good conventional reels

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PENN International VISW PENN International VI PENN Senator Star Drag PENN Torque Star Drag PENN General Purpose Level Wind PENN Squall LevelWind PENN Fathom Lever Drag PENN Warfare Level Wind PENN Squall Lever Drag 2 Speed TEKOTA TLD II TORIUM TYRNOS II TALICA TIAGRA
Rating ★★★★★
Anti-reverse feature Instant Anti-Reverse Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Instant Anti-Reverse Multi-Stop Instant Anti-Reverse Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Multi-Stop
Bearing count 8 5 2 3 5 3 2 4 5
Braid capacity yd/lb 650/30 450/50 370/65 1220/100 1015/130 750/200 575/30 400/50 330/65 1020/30 710/50 590/65 985/40 840/50 700/65 580/20 435/30 305/50 1700/80 1450/100 1200/130 1995/50 1660/65 1435/80 635/50 525/65 455/80
Brand PENN Shimano Shimano PENN PENN Shimano PENN Shimano PENN Shimano Shimano PENN PENN PENN PENN
Color Gold Gold Black Black Gold Silver Black/Red/Smoke Black Black Gold Black/Red
Drag material HT-100 Dura Drag HT-100 HT-100 Dura Drag HT-100 HT-100 Dura Drag Dura Drag
Drag type Star Drag Lever Drag Star Drag Star Drag Lever Drag Star Drag Star Drag Lever Drag Lever Drag
Gear ratio 6.0:1 4.0:1 4.6:1 4.1:1 / 1.4:1 3.2:1 4.2:1 4.9:1 3.1:1 6.75:1 6.2:1 4.0:1 5.1:1 2.5:1 4.2:1 / 1.8:1 5.3:1
Max drag lb 25lb | 11.3kg 30lb | 13.6kg 10lb | 4.5kg 20lb | 9.0kg 15lb | 6.8kg 15lb | 6.8kg 24lb | 10.8kg 32lb | 14.5kg 33lb | 14.9kg
Model TRQ12 INT30VISW 9M SQL15LW INT12VI WAR15LW 113L2 SQL16VS FTH15LD
Mono capacity yd/lb 320/20 290/25 220/30 1385/20 1030/30 800/40 360/17 290/20 190/30 455/25 370/30 285/40 1510/10 1030/12 880/15 375/12  320/15  215/20 1150/30 700/50 625/60 1395/20 1035/30 595/50 435/20 325/30 250/40
Reel handle position Right Right Left Left Right Left Right Right Right
Reel size 25N 30 209 30 12 15 115 IGFA30 30
Retrieve rate 40" | 102cm 41/14 19" | 48cm 35" | 89cm 53" 29" | 74cm 28" | 71cm 41/18 36" | 91cm
Weight 20.50 90.00 19.00 20.90 31.00 18.50 57.00 47.00 19.80

PENN International VISW

The PENN International VI series is designed and manufactured in the USA of domestic and imported components. Precision machined from high-strength, lightweight, aircraft grade aluminum in our Philadelphia machining center. Our experienced crew has been designing and producing durable, high-quality reels in this facility since 1932.  The VI consists of a large stainless steel gear train for strength and speed, and a Dura-Drag system which results in a smoother start up and virtually eliminates hesitation, even under extreme drag settings.

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PENN International VI

The PENN International VI series is designed and manufactured in the USA of domestic and imported components. Precision machined from high-strength, lightweight, aircraft grade aluminum in our Philadelphia machining center. Our experienced crew has been designing and producing durable, high-quality reels in this facility since 1932.  The VI consists of a large stainless steel gear train for strength and speed, and a Dura-Drag system which results in a smoother start up and virtually eliminates hesitation, even under extreme drag settings.

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PENN Senator Star Drag

The PENN Senator needs no introduction. First launched in 1936, the Senator Series has endured the test of time. The Senator is world- renowned for being a universal, respected star drag reel. Its rugged design allows it to be an offshore workhorse that has amassed more IGFA big game world records than any other reel in the industry.The Senator is designed to be a low gear ratio winch, it will pull anything off the bottom. HT-100 drag washers provide smooth drag under heavy loads.  Stainless Steel Frame Rings Stainless steel frame rings enhances rigidity to prevent frame-flex.

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PENN Torque Star Drag

The PENN Torque Star Drag is made in the USA of domestic and imported components, and features an open top design with a machined and anodized aluminum body and sideplates, along with a lightweight forged aluminum spool. The revolutionary Live Spindle design makes the Torque extremely castable. Engineered to provide long lasting PENN durability, the HT-100 drag system is smooth from the beginning to the end.

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PENN General Purpose Level Wind

The 9, 209, and 309 level wind reels are legendary for their versatile performance. Anglers worldwide have found their reliability and incredible toughness is at home anywhere – fresh or saltwater, casting or trolling. The popularity of these reels is unwavering, even though the design and look date back to the early 1940’s with a simplistic, functional, and durable reel that is extremely capable.

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PENN Squall LevelWind

The PENN Squall Level Wind reel is the successor to the GT series reels which have been around for decades and proven themselves on big fish. The Squall LW has all of the proven features of the GT series, with the addition of improved gear ratios and an Instant Anti-Reverse bearing, in a more compact package. Left hand sizes available in the 20 and 30 sizes.

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PENN Fathom Lever Drag

Featuring a Full Metal Body for durability, the Fathom lever drag series offers power and speed in a lightweight package. These reels are engineered to be fished with superline and cover a wide range of fishing applications such as jigging, live baiting, and bottom fishing.

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PENN Warfare Level Wind

The PENN® Warfare was engineered to be an extremely versatile all- around reel at an affordable price. It features a lightweight graphite frame and sideplates with aluminum frame rings for improved rigidity to prevent frame-flex.  HT-100 drag washers provide smooth drag under heavy loads. Line Capacity Rings eliminate the question of how much line you have left when fighting a fish.

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PENN Squall Lever Drag 2 Speed

The PENN Squall Lever Drag 2-Speed is basically a graphite International and comes in the 3 most popular big game sizes. Made from graphite for its benefits of being both lightweight and corrosion resistant. The Quick-Shift 2-Speed and Dura-Drag systems have been perfected in our International reels and the technology has transferred down to the Squall platform.

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TEKOTA

With line capacity, construction and advanced features, the Tekota is a great solution for anglers who troll for both fresh and saltwater species. Great Lakes anglers will appreciate the palmable line counter, and saltwater enthusiasts will appreciate the durability and strength.

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TLD II

Powerful, light and durable, the leverdrag TLD IIA reels offer 2-speed versatility, salt-resistant A-RB bearings and all the performance you can handle.

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TORIUM

The Lightweight Torium is a solidly-built star-drag saltwater reel perfect for live bait or bottom-fishing applications. Packed with features like Super Stopper, Cross Carbon Drag, A-RB (Anti-Rust Bearings) and High Efficiency Gearing (HEG), the Torium has it where it counts.

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TYRNOS II

The Tyrnos 2-Speed allows for selectable Power or High Speed gear ratio. Rip jigs fast, then put it in low gear for fish-fighting strength. Because two sets of gears are always meshed, changes can even happen under load, and the lever drag system provides easy, on-the-fly adjustments.

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TALICA

The Talica is the pinnacle of the small lever drag 2-Speed market. Designed from the ground up to be an excellent casting reel with an ultra-smooth and powerful drag system to handle long battles. These reels were purpose built to take advantage of modern braided lines such as Power Pro Hollow Ace and shorter fluorocarbon leaders. We offer the Talica in 11 different sizes to tackle a variety of offshore fish from the football size tuna, to record setting class pelagic species.

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TIAGRA

The Number One choice of serious offshore anglers and captains.

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