Best 8 inexpensive conventional combos

Top 8

  PENN Squall Level Wind Combo PENN Warfare Star Drag Combo Ugly Stik Striper Round Combo PENN Squall Lever Drag Combo Ugly Stik Bigwater Trolling Combo PENN Senator Combo
PENN Warfare Level Wind Combo
  PENN Squall Level Wind Combo PENN Warfare Star Drag Combo Ugly Stik Striper Round Combo PENN Squall Lever Drag Combo Ugly Stik Bigwater Trolling Combo PENN Senator Combo PENN Squall Star Drag Combo PENN Warfare Level Wind Combo
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Bearing count 6 3 3 2 7 2 2 3
Braid capacity yd/lb 1075/30 750/50 625/65 985/30  690/50  575/65 1020/30 710/50 590/65 - 625/50 500/65 440/80 1250/65 1075/80 925/100 - 865/20 650/30 455/50
Brand PENN PENN PENN Uglystik PENN PENN Uglystik PENN
Gear ratio 5.1:1 5.1:1 3.9:1 - 6.0:1 2.9:1 - 4.9:1
Guide type Aluminum Oxide Aluminum Oxide Aluminum Oxide - Aluminum Oxide Aluminum Oxide - Aluminum Oxide
Guides including tip 9 9 7 - 9 6 - 7
Line rating 20-40 15-25 20-50 6-20 15-25 30-80 6-20 20-30
Max drag lb 18lb | 8.1kg 15lb | 6.8kg 15lb | 6.8kg - 20lb | 9.0kg 22lb | 9.9kg - 15lb | 6.8kg
Model SQL30LD1525C70LB WAR20N3080C66JG WAR20LW2040C66 USBWDR832/30RDCBO - 91332 (113H2) USCASTP701ML/RNDCBO SQL30LW2050C66
Mono capacity yd/lb 490/25 360/30 300/40 440/25  360/30  275/40 455/25 370/30 285/40 580/14 400/20 315/25 440/20 300/30 250/40 450/50 390/60 290/80 290/14 235/17 200/20 170/6 120/8 100/10
Number of pieces 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
Reel size 40 30 30 - 30 114 - 20
Retrieve rate 37" | 94cm 34" | 86cm 28" | 71cm - 40" | 102cm 28" | 71cm - 28" | 71cm
Rod action Fast Fast Fast - Fast Medium - Medium Fast
Rod length 7' 7' 6'6" 9' 7' 6'6" 7' 6'
Rod power Medium Medium Medium Heavy Light Medium Heavy Medium Light Medium

PENN Squall Level Wind Combo

The Squall Level Wind combos are factory matched and ready for war. Using our most popular level wind reel, and a nearly indestructible tubular glass blank these combos are great for recreational or charter use.

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PENN Warfare Star Drag Combo

The PENN® Warfare combo was engineered to be an extremely versatile all-around combo at an affordable price. Warfare combos feature both a one-piece tubular glass blank with solid tip or tubular glass blank depending on model, stainless steel guides with aluminum oxide inserts, heavy-duty graphite reel seat, and a triangle EVA foregrip for added comfort and control. The reels include a lightweight design offering heavy-duty fish fighting power and high line capacity, providing exceptional fish-stopping power.

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Ugly Stik Striper Round Combo

Ugly Stik® has designed this series specifically for striper fishing. All Ugly Stik® striper combos feature Ugly Tech™ construction, Ugly Tuff™ guides and the Ugly Stik® Clear Tip® design.

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PENN Squall Lever Drag Combo

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!

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Ugly Stik Bigwater Trolling Combo

Ugly just got tougher! Defined by toughness and dependability, the Bigwater series features Ugly Tuff™ guides that provide excellent corrosion resistance and the Ugly Stik® Clear Tip® design. Anglers around the world choose Ugly Stik® Bigwater rods to haul in their trophy fish.

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PENN Senator Combo

This combo needs no introduction. First launched in 1936, the Senator® Series from PENN 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 brand in the industry. Great for trolling or bottom fishing, the high speed 113H/114H Senator models are paired with the PENN Slammer® rod for balance and strength. The Slammer rods offer angler-friendly, fast tapered blank for improved leverage, fish-fighting power and a great feel.

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PENN Squall Star Drag Combo

The PENN Squall Star Drag combo is 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 Warfare Level Wind Combo

The PENN® Warfare combo was engineered to be an extremely versatile all-around combo at an affordable price. Warfare combos feature both a one-piece tubular glass blank with solid tip or tubular glass blank depending on model, stainless steel guides with aluminum oxide inserts, heavy-duty graphite reel seat, and a triangle EVA foregrip for added comfort and control. The reels include a lightweight design offering heavy-duty fish fighting power and high line capacity, providing exceptional fish-stopping power.

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