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The 18 Best conventional reels

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PENN Fathom Level Wind PENN Rival Level Wind PENN Senator Star Drag PENN Special Senator Star Drag PENN Squall Star Drag PENN General Purpose Level Wind PENN Fathom Lever Drag PENN Fathom Lever Drag 2 Speed PENN Warfare Level Wind PENN International VIS PENN Fathom Star Drag PENN Fathom II Level Wind PENN Squall Lever Drag Reel TEKOTA TEKOTA-A TLD II TORIUM TALICA BFC
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Instant Anti-Reverse Multi-Stop Instant Anti-Reverse Multi-Stop Instant Anti-Reverse Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Instant Anti-Reverse Instant Anti-Reverse
4 2 7 6 6 5 2 5 5 2 2 5 3
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Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Centrifugal Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical
PENN Shimano PENN PENN PENN PENN PENN Shimano PENN PENN Shimano PENN PENN PENN Shimano Shimano PENN PENN
Black Gold Red/Black Black Gold Black Gold Black Gold Silver Black Black Gold Black/Red Black/Silver Black Black Gold Black/Red/Smoke
HT-100 HT-100 HT-100 Dura Drag HT-100 Dura Drag HT-100 Dura Drag Dura Drag HT-100 HT-100 HT-100 HT-100
Star Drag Star Drag Star Drag Lever Drag Star Drag Lever Drag Star Drag Lever Drag Lever Drag Star Drag Star Drag Star Drag Star Drag
4.3:1 4.2:1 3.3:1 6.0:1 4.3:1 6.0:1 5.2:1 / 1.6:1 4.0:1 3.2:1 5.5:1 / 2.7:1 6.2:1 4.8:1 5.1:1 2.5:1 6.7:1 6.3:1 5.5:1 5.1:1
30lb | 13.6kg 20lb | 9.0kg 20lb | 9.0kg 33lb | 14.9kg 25lb | 11.3kg 20lb | 9.0kg 10lb | 4.5kg 33lb | 14.9kg 40lb | 18.1kg 15lb | 6.8kg 24lb | 10.8kg 30lb | 13.6kg 15lb | 6.8kg
FTH15LW 112H2 SQL12 SQL30LD FTH12 INT70VIS 9M FTH15LD2 FTH15LD RIV15LW 113L2 FTHII15LW WAR15LW
320/15 280/17 220/20 490/40 360/50 310/60 350/30 300/40 220/50 500/40 370/50 330/60 350/30 300/40 220/50 1035/16 975/17 770/20 360/17 290/20 190/30 330/20 305/25 245/30 410/30 315/40 235/50 475/15  315/20  290/25 1150/30 700/50 625/60 475/15 315/20 290/25 475/15  315/20  290/25
Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Left Right
15 113W 40 60 40 16 209 25N 40N 20 115 20 20
24" | 61cm 26" | 66cm 40" | 102cm 35" | 89cm 40" | 102cm 48/14 19" | 48cm 38/19 40" | 102cm 29" | 74cm 28" | 71cm 30" | 76cm 29" | 74cm
19.20 31.00 19.00 28.10 18.70 36.00 19.00 19.60 24.70 18.40 57.00 20.90 19.30

PENN Fathom Level Wind

The PENN Fathom Level Wind’s heavy-duty construction and powerful 4.3:1 gear ratio 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 will stand-up to the hardest fishing conditions.  A Full Metal Body and sideplate keep precise gear alignment under heavy loads.  Powerful HT- 100™ drag system. Left hand available in the 20 and 25 sizes.

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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 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 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 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 Fathom Lever Drag

Featuring a Full Metal Body for durability, the Fathom lever drag series offers power and speed in a lightweight package. These reels are engineered to be fished with superline and cover a wide range of fishing applications such as jigging, live baiting, and bottom fishing.

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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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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 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.

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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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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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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.

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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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TALICA BFC

This is what Shimano does. The all new Talica 20BFC reel is a dream reel. Specifically built to meet the highest level of requirements of the Pro Billfish tournament scene. Ultra high speed with 60′ of line retrieved per crank, and to keep from breaking off, 3 pounds minimum drag at strike. For a competitive advantage, look to this technologically advanced tool for the competitive angling scene.

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