Best 7 conventional reels for the money

Top 7

  PENN Torque Lever Drag 2 Speed PENN Special Senator Star Drag PENN Torque Star Drag PENN General Purpose Level Wind PENN Warfare Level Wind TEKOTA TALICA
  PENN Torque Lever Drag 2 Speed PENN Special Senator Star Drag PENN Torque Star Drag PENN General Purpose Level Wind PENN Warfare Level Wind TEKOTA TALICA
Rating ★★★★★ - - - - - -
Brand Shimano PENN PENN Shimano PENN PENN PENN
Gear ratio 3.8:1 6.0:1 5.1:1 4.2:1 5.0:1 / 2.5:1 3.2:1 4.0:1
Anti-reverse feature - Instant Anti-Reverse Instant Anti-Reverse - Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Multi-Stop
Bearing count - 8 3 - 6 2 2
Braid capacity yd/lb - 650/30 450/50 370/65 580/20 435/30 305/50 - 785/50 665/65 565/80 575/30 400/50 330/65 625/50 525/65 450/80
Braking system - Mechanical Mechanical - - Mechanical Mechanical
Color - Gold Black/Red/Smoke - Gold Black Red/Black
Drag material - HT-100 HT-100 - Dura Drag HT-100 HT-100
Drag type - Star Drag Star Drag - Lever Drag Star Drag Star Drag
Max drag lb - 25lb | 11.3kg 15lb | 6.8kg - 40lb | 18.1kg 10lb | 4.5kg 11lb | 4.9kg
Model - TRQ12 WAR15LW - TRQ15LD2 9M 112H2
Mono capacity yd/lb - 320/20 290/25 220/30 375/12  320/15  215/20 - 410/30 315/40 235/50 360/17 290/20 190/30 450/20 300/30 250/40
Reel handle position - Right Right - Right Right Right
Reel size - 25 15 - 40N 209 112
Retrieve rate - 32" | 81cm 29" | 74cm - 42/21 19" | 48cm 29" | 74cm
Weight - 19.00 17.80 - 27.40 19.00 22.00

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 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.

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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 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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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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