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Best 12 discount conventional reels

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PENN International VISX PENN Rival Level Wind PENN International VIS PENN Fathom II Level Wind PENN Squall Lever Drag Reel PENN Fathom Lever Drag 2 Speed PENN Warfare Level Wind TEKOTA TLD II TORIUM TRINIDAD TALICA
Rating ★★★★★
Brand Shimano Shimano PENN PENN PENN Shimano PENN Shimano PENN PENN Shimano PENN
Gear ratio 5.2:1 3.5:1 5.1:1 5.5:1 5.1:1 / 1.8:1 4.2:1 2.3:1 / 1.1:1 6.2:1 5.1:1 5.5:1 / 2.7:1 6.2:1 5.1:1
Anti-reverse feature Multi-Stop Instant Anti-Reverse Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Instant Anti-Reverse
Bearing count 6 5 5 6 2 5 3
Braid capacity yd/lb 1075/30 750/50 625/65 590/20 445/30 310/50 985/40 840/50 700/65 5025/100 4175/130 3085/200 580/20 435/30 305/50 635/50 525/65 455/80 865/20 650/30 455/50
Color Black Gold Black Gold Silver Gold Black/Silver Black Gold Black/Red/Smoke
Drag material Dura Drag HT-100 Dura Drag Dura Drag HT-100 Dura Drag HT-100
Drag type Lever Drag Star Drag Lever Drag Lever Drag Star Drag Lever Drag Star Drag
Max drag lb 20lb | 9.0kg 30lb | 13.6kg 40lb | 18.1kg 100lb | 45.4kg 15lb | 6.8kg 33lb | 14.9kg 15lb | 6.8kg
Model SQL30LD FTHII15LW INT12VISX INT70VIS RIV15LW FTH15LD2 WAR15LW
Mono capacity yd/lb 490/25 360/30 300/40 380/12 325/15 215/20 1510/10 1030/12 880/15 1330/100 1005/130 870/150 375/12  320/15  215/20 440/20  330/30  255/40 475/15  315/20  290/25
Reel handle position Left Right Right Right Right Right Left
Reel size 40 15 12 130 15 30 20
Retrieve rate 37" | 94cm 30" | 76cm 40/14 41/19 29" | 74cm 38/19 29" | 74cm
Weight 20.90 19.80 32.00 169.00 18.30 20.00 19.30

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 Rival Level Wind

The PENN Rival was engineered to be an extremely versatile all-around reel at an affordable price. 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 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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PENN Squall Lever Drag Reel

The PENN Squall Lever Drag is lightweight and ergonomic. Made from graphite for its lightweight and corrosion resistant benefits. Stainless steel gears with a high speed gear ratio make the Squall LD perfect for nearshore trolling for kings and dolphin. Our proprietary Dura-Drag system will be there when you hook that big wahoo and he tries to smoke your reel! Left hand available in the 40 and 60 sizes.

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PENN Fathom Lever Drag 2 Speed

The PENN Fathom lever drag 2-speed series of reels are compact but loaded with big features. Featuring a Full Metal Body, stainless steel main and pinion gear, Dura-Drag washers, and a double dog ratchet anti- reverse you will find there is no stopping these reels.

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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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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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TRINIDAD

Trinidad is a name that resonates with all Saltwater Anglers. It has earned an impeccable reputation for power and reliability world wide. Our quest for the new Trinidad A was no easy task. Lighter, smaller and more compact were the key physical characteristics and they were accomplished. The performance goal was to build the best casting reel in this category. We shattered our targets and have built a reel for casting which all others will be measured by.

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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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