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Best 14 cheap conventional reels

PENN International VISX PENN Torque Lever Drag 2 Speed PENN Rival Level Wind PENN Senator Star Drag PENN Special Senator Star Drag PENN General Purpose Level Wind PENN Fathom Star Drag PENN Fathom Lever Drag 2 Speed PENN Warfare Level Wind PENN Fathom II Level Wind TEKOTA-A TLD II TALICA TIAGRA
Rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Anti-reverse feature Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Instant Anti-Reverse Multi-Stop Instant Anti-Reverse Multi-Stop Instant Anti-Reverse Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Multi-Stop
Bearing count 2 6 6 5 3 5 5 2 2 2
Braid capacity yd/lb 635/50 525/65 455/80 500/20 380/30 270/50 995/65 860/80 735/100 865/20 650/30 455/50 985/40 840/50 700/65 590/20 445/30 310/50 625/50 525/65 450/80 1700/80 1450/100 1200/130 1020/30 710/50 590/65
Brand PENN PENN PENN PENN PENN PENN PENN PENN Shimano PENN Shimano Shimano Shimano PENN
Color Red/Black Gold Black Gold Black Gold Black/Red/Smoke Gold Black Gold Black Black Black/Silver
Drag material HT-100 Dura Drag HT-100 Dura Drag HT-100 Dura Drag HT-100 HT-100 HT-100 HT-100
Drag type Star Drag Lever Drag Star Drag Lever Drag Star Drag Lever Drag Star Drag Star Drag Star Drag Star Drag
Gear ratio 3.3:1 5.5:1 / 2.8:1 6.0:1 5.0:1 / 2.5:1 5.1:1 5.1:1 / 1.8:1 5.5:1 2.8:1 6.3:1 2.5:1 2.5:1 3.5:1 5.7:1 3.9:1
Max drag lb 20lb | 9.0kg 33lb | 14.9kg 25lb | 11.3kg 40lb | 18.1kg 15lb | 6.8kg 40lb | 18.1kg 30lb | 13.6kg 15lb | 6.8kg 24lb | 10.8kg 15lb | 6.8kg
Model 112H2 TRQ15LD2 FTH12 FTH15LD2 WAR15LW INT12VISX FTHII15LW 9M 113L2 RIV15LW
Mono capacity yd/lb 500/35 420/46 270/61 440/20  330/30  255/40 320/12 280/15 190/20 480/40 355/50 315/60 475/15  315/20  290/25 1510/10 1030/12 880/15 380/12 325/15 215/20 450/20 300/30 250/40 1150/30 700/50 625/60 455/25 370/30 285/40
Reel handle position Right Right Right Right Right Right Left Right Right Right
Reel size 113 30 15 60 20 12 15 309 115 30
Retrieve rate 26″ | 66cm 38/19 28″ | 71cm 42/21 29″ | 74cm 40/14 30″ | 76cm 20″ | 51cm 28″ | 71cm 27″ | 69cm
Weight 35.00 21.50 15.60 27.30 18.60 32.00 19.80 23.00 57.00 22.60

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.

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.

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.

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.

PENN Special 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.

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.

PENN Fathom Star Drag

The PENN Fathom star drag is lightweight, quick on the retrieve, and extremely castable due to its revolutionary Live Spindle design. The revolutionary Live Spindle design assist the Fathom SD in long cast. A Full Metal Body and sideplate keep precise gear alignment under heavy loads, and the powerful HT-100™ drag system will stay smooth from start to finish.

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.

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.

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

TEKOTA-A

Tekota’s legacy of durability continues with the fully redesigned Tekota A. Vast improvements have been made, including Coreprotect water resist to increase corrosion resistance, an easy to replace anti-fogging lens (LC models), loud clicker and new ergonomic S-Compact body design.

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.

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.

TIAGRA

The Number One choice of serious offshore anglers and captains.

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