Top 16 Cheapest conventional reels

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  PENN Fathom Level Wind PENN International VI PENN US Senator PENN Senator Star Drag PENN Special Senator Star Drag PENN Squall Star Drag PENN General Purpose Level Wind PENN Fathom Lever Drag PENN International VIS PENN Fathom Star Drag PENN Fathom II Level Wind TEKOTA TEKOTA-A TLD II TYRNOS II TALICA
  PENN Fathom Level Wind PENN International VI PENN US Senator PENN Senator Star Drag PENN Special Senator Star Drag PENN Squall Star Drag PENN General Purpose Level Wind PENN Fathom Lever Drag PENN International VIS PENN Fathom Star Drag PENN Fathom II Level Wind TEKOTA TEKOTA-A TLD II TYRNOS II TALICA
Rating ★★★★★ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Anti-reverse feature Multi-Stop - - Multi-Stop - Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Multi-Stop - Multi-Stop Instant Anti-Reverse - Instant Anti-Reverse Instant Anti-Reverse Instant Anti-Reverse Multi-Stop
Bearing count 6 - - 5 - 5 2 2 - 5 7 - 4 5 6 2
Braid capacity yd/lb 1025/50 905/65 780/80 - - 985/40 840/50 700/65 - 995/65 860/80 735/100 575/30 400/50 330/65 - - 890/65 765/80 655/100 725/50 600/65 525/80 - 650/30 450/50 380/65 860/20 645/30 450/50 625/50 500/65 440/80 760/65 660/80 560/100
Brand PENN Shimano Shimano PENN Shimano PENN PENN PENN Shimano PENN PENN Shimano PENN PENN PENN PENN
Color Black/Silver - - Gold - Black/Red Black Red/Black - Gold Black Gold - Black Gold Black Gold Black Gold Black
Drag material HT-100 - - Dura Drag - Dura Drag HT-100 HT-100 - Dura Drag HT-100 - HT-100 HT-100 HT-100 HT-100
Drag type Star Drag - - Lever Drag - Lever Drag Star Drag Star Drag - Lever Drag Star Drag - Star Drag Star Drag Star Drag Star Drag
Gear ratio 4.3:1 5.0:1 6.3:1 6.75:1 6.1:1 7.1:1 3.2:1 3.3:1 3.5:1 5.2:1 / 1.6:1 6.0:1 4.2:1 4.3:1 5.5:1 6.0:1 2.0:1
Max drag lb 27lb | 12.2kg - - 15lb | 6.8kg - 40lb | 18.1kg 10lb | 4.5kg 20lb | 9.0kg - 20lb | 9.0kg 20lb | 9.0kg - 30lb | 13.6kg 30lb | 13.6kg 25lb | 11.3kg 19lb | 8.6kg
Model US113N - - INT12VI - FTH15LD 9M 112H2 - INT70VIS SQL12 - FTH15LW FTHII15LW FTH12 113L2
Mono capacity yd/lb 525/30 440/40 325/50 - - 1510/10 1030/12 880/15 - 480/40 355/50 315/60 360/17 290/20 190/30 500/35 420/46 270/61 - 1035/16 975/17 770/20 350/30 300/40 220/50 - 330/20 290/25 220/30 475/15 315/20 290/25 440/20 300/30 250/40 650/20 440/30 370/40
Reel handle position Right - - Right - Right Right Right - Right Right - Left Right Right Right
Reel size 113 - - 12 - 60 209 113 - 16 40 - 25 20 50 113
Retrieve rate 34" | 86cm - - 53" - 60" | 152cm 19" | 48cm 26" | 66cm - 48/14 40" | 102cm - 24" | 61cm 30" | 76cm 40" | 102cm 16" | 41cm
Weight 30.00 - - 31.00 - 27.30 19.00 35.00 - 36.00 19.00 - 20.00 20.90 18.40 27.00

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 International VI

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 US Senator

The PENN US Senator is the best Senator money can buy. Available in 3 models and built in the USA of domestic and imported components, with a machined aluminum frame, stainless steel gearing, and heavy duty HT-100 drag system.

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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 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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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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TYRNOS II

The Tyrnos 2-Speed allows for selectable Power or High Speed gear ratio. Rip jigs fast, then put it in low gear for fish-fighting strength. Because two sets of gears are always meshed, changes can even happen under load, and the lever drag system provides easy, on-the-fly adjustments.

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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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