Categories: Reels

The 16 Best conventional reels

Top 16

 
  PENN International VISW PENN Rival Level Wind PENN US Senator PENN Squall Star Drag PENN International VIS PENN Fathom Lever Drag PENN Fathom II Level Wind PENN Squall Lever Drag Reel PENN Fathom Lever Drag 2 Speed MOOCHER PLUS TLD TEKOTA TEKOTA-A TLD II TIAGRA TORIUM
Rating ★★★★★
Brand Shimano PENN Shimano PENN Shimano Shimano Shimano PENN Shimano PENN PENN PENN PENN PENN PENN Shimano
Gear ratio 3.5:1 5.3:1 4.6:1 3.9:1 4.2:1 6.3:1 3.6:1 5.2:1 / 1.6:1 3.5:1 / 1.3:1 4.3:1 4.3:1 4.3:1 5.5:1 / 2.7:1 6.0:1 2.5:1
Anti-reverse feature Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Instant Anti-Reverse Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Multi-Stop Instant Anti-Reverse
Bearing count 5 2 5 5 5 6 6 5 7
Braid capacity yd/lb 680/30 475/50 395/65 1020/30 710/50 590/65 890/65 765/80 655/100 1810/100 1505/130 1110/200 1040/30 725/50 605/65 1050/65 900/80 775/100 785/50 655/65 565/80 680/30 475/50 395/65 525/15 430/20 320/30
Color Black/Red Black/Silver Silver Silver Black Gold Black Gold Black/Silver Black Gold Black Gold
Drag material Dura Drag HT-100 Dura Drag Dura Drag HT-100 Dura Drag HT-100 Dura Drag HT-100
Drag type Lever Drag Star Drag Lever Drag Lever Drag Star Drag Lever Drag Star Drag Lever Drag Star Drag
Max drag lb 33lb | 14.9kg 15lb | 6.8kg 20lb | 9.0kg 45lb | 20.4kg 30lb | 13.6kg 33lb | 14.9kg 27lb | 12.2kg 33lb | 14.9kg 15lb | 6.8kg
Model FTH15LD RIV15LW INT70VIS INT30VISW FTHII15LW SQL30LD US113N FTH15LD2 SQL12
Mono capacity yd/lb 325/20 295/25 240/30 455/25 370/30 285/40 1035/16 975/17 770/20 1185/40 880/50 780/60 465/25 375/30 290/40 500/40 370/50 330/60 380/30 320/40 235/50 330/20 305/25 245/30 270/12 230/15 160/20
Reel handle position Left Right Right Right Left Left Right Right Right
Reel size 25N 30 16 50 30 60 113N 25N 12
Retrieve rate 36" | 91cm 27" | 69cm 48/14 40/15 31" | 79cm 35" | 89cm 34" | 86cm 38/19 28" | 71cm
Weight 19.40 22.00 36.00 67.00 27.40 28.10 29.10 19.60 14.40

PENN International VISW

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 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 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 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 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 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 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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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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MOOCHER PLUS

Good for mooching salmon from back eddies, holes or passes.

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TLD

Preferred for its light weight and reliability, this offshore leverdrag reel will give you years of dependable service.

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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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TIAGRA

The Number One choice of serious offshore anglers and captains.

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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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