Best 11 inexpensive conventional reels

Top 11

  PENN International VISX PENN International VISW PENN Torque Lever Drag 2 Speed PENN Senator Star Drag PENN Squall Star Drag PENN General Purpose Level Wind PENN International VIS PENN Fathom II Level Wind CHARTER SPECIAL TORIUM TALICA
  PENN International VISX PENN International VISW PENN Torque Lever Drag 2 Speed PENN Senator Star Drag PENN Squall Star Drag PENN General Purpose Level Wind PENN International VIS PENN Fathom II Level Wind CHARTER SPECIAL TORIUM TALICA
Rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ - - - - - - - -
Anti-reverse feature Multi-Stop - Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Multi-Stop - Instant Anti-Reverse Multi-Stop Instant Anti-Reverse Multi-Stop -
Bearing count 5 - 2 6 5 - 7 6 5 2 -
Braid capacity yd/lb 3640/100 3025/130 2235/200 - 625/50 525/65 450/80 5025/100 4175/130 3085/200 890/65 765/80 655/100 - 525/15 430/20 320/30 550/20 415/30 290/50 895/65 770/80 660/100 1075/80 925/100 750/130 -
Brand PENN Shimano PENN PENN PENN Shimano PENN PENN PENN PENN Shimano
Color Silver - Black Silver Silver - Black Gold Gold Black Gold Black -
Drag material Dura Drag - HT-100 Dura Drag Dura Drag - HT-100 Dura Drag HT-100 HT-100 -
Drag type Lever Drag - Star Drag Lever Drag Lever Drag - Star Drag Lever Drag Star Drag Star Drag -
Gear ratio 3.1:1 / 1.5:1 4.3:1 2.8:1 2.3:1 / 1.1:1 4.6:1 / 1.6:1 5.7:1 6.0:1 6.0:1 / 2.8:1 3.7:1 2.1:1 6.3:1
Max drag lb 65lb - 15lb | 6.8kg 100lb | 45.4kg 45lb | 20.4kg - 15lb | 6.8kg 20lb | 9.0kg 30lb | 13.6kg 21lb | 9.5kg -
Model INT30VISW - 9M INT70VIS INT12VISX - SQL12 TRQ15LD2 FTHII15LW 113L2 -
Mono capacity yd/lb 1565/60 1120/80 965/100 - 450/20 300/30 250/40 1330/100 1005/130 870/150 745/20 555/30 280/60 - 270/12 230/15 160/20 355/12 305/15 200/20 430/40 320/50 285/60 725/30 450/50 390/60 -
Reel handle position Right - Right Right Right - Right Right Right Right -
Reel size 80 - 309 130 16 - 12 15 50 114 -
Retrieve rate 40/19 - 20" | 51cm 41/19 40/14 - 28" | 71cm 30/14 30" | 76cm 21" | 53cm -
Weight 113.00 - 23.00 169.00 36.00 - 14.40 16.70 27.00 44.00 -

PENN International VISX

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 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 Torque Lever Drag 2 Speed

PENN Torque Lever Drag 2-Speed 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. Quick Shift™ 2-Speed system easily shifts into high or low gear. Engineered to provide long lasting PENN durability, the Dura- Drag System 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 Squall Star Drag

The PENN Squall Star Drag is lightweight, quick on the retrieve, and extremely castable due to its revolutionary Live Spindle design. The Powerful HT-100™ drag system can put the brakes on any big kingfish or yellowtail.

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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 International VIS

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 Fathom II Level Wind

The PENN Fathom II Level Wind's heavy duty construction and powerful gears make it a true workhorse and favorite of charter boat Captains. It is designed to handle extreme abuse day-in and day-out. Whether you are bottom-fishing or casting live bait, the Fathom II will stand up to the hardest fishing conditions. A Full Metal Body keeps precise gear alignment while the Fast Gear Access Side Plate allows for easy maintenance. The Fathom II also houses our powerful HT-100 drag system to stop any fish that bites. Available in standard, line counter and left hand models

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CHARTER SPECIAL

A lightweight, dependable leverdrag reel, with levelwind for line control.

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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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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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