Top 7 cheap conventional reels

Top 7

  PENN Torque Lever Drag 2 Speed PENN International VI PENN International VIS PENN Squall Lever Drag 2 Speed PENN Fathom II Level Wind PENN Squall Lever Drag Reel TALICA
  PENN Torque Lever Drag 2 Speed PENN International VI PENN International VIS PENN Squall Lever Drag 2 Speed PENN Fathom II Level Wind PENN Squall Lever Drag Reel TALICA
Rating ★★★★★ - - - - - -
Anti-reverse feature Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Instant Anti-Reverse - Multi-Stop Multi-Stop
Bearing count 4 6 6 5 - 6 5
Braid capacity yd/lb 2485/65 2145/80 1835/100 550/20 415/30 290/50 1075/30 750/50 625/65 860/20 645/30 450/50 - 5025/100 4175/130 3085/200 985/40 840/50 700/65
Brand PENN PENN PENN PENN Shimano PENN PENN
Color Black Gold Gold Black Gold Black Gold - Gold Gold
Drag material Dura Drag Dura Drag Dura Drag HT-100 - Dura Drag Dura Drag
Drag type Lever Drag Lever Drag Lever Drag Star Drag - Lever Drag Lever Drag
Gear ratio 2.9:1 / 1.5:1 6.0:1 / 2.8:1 5.1:1 5.5:1 6.1:1 2.3:1 / 1.1:1 6.75:1
Max drag lb 40lb | 18.1kg 20lb | 9.0kg 20lb | 9.0kg 30lb | 13.6kg - 100lb | 45.4kg 15lb | 6.8kg
Model SQL16VS TRQ15LD2 SQL30LD FTHII15LW - INT70VIS INT12VI
Mono capacity yd/lb 1550/30 890/50 565/80 355/12 305/15 200/20 490/25 360/30 300/40 475/15 315/20 290/25 - 1330/100 1005/130 870/150 1510/10 1030/12 880/15
Reel handle position Right Right Left Left - Right Right
Reel size IGFA50 15 40 20 - 130 12
Retrieve rate 33/17 30/14 37" | 94cm 30" | 76cm - 41/19 53"
Weight 55.60 16.70 20.90 21.90 - 169.00 31.00

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 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 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 Squall Lever Drag 2 Speed

The PENN Squall Lever Drag 2-Speed is basically a graphite International and comes in the 3 most popular big game sizes. Made from graphite for its benefits of being both lightweight and corrosion resistant. The Quick-Shift 2-Speed and Dura-Drag systems have been perfected in our International reels and the technology has transferred down to the Squall platform.

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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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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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