Most boat reels are designed with a lower gear ratio to help land some of the bigger fish you can expect to land whilst afloat. As well as a standard start drag there are a lot of reels now designed with a lever drag system which means you can adjust the drag by very small incriments to get the perfect set up. More are also now switching to continental style boat rods which can be up to 5m in length these are often paired with fized spool reels and are great for targeting smaller fish. A level wind is a sytem that guides the line on to the reel allowing you to concentrate on lading the fish is also available on a lot of models but this is really a personal preference.
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.
The PENN® Squall Low Profile bait-cast reels offer all the durability you would expect from PENN®. The full metal body, 5+1 stainless steel bearing system, and machined brass gears give the Squall durability at its core. They are sure to find favour with lure anglers looking for a tough performer and also boat anglers who like a compact but strong reel
The PENN® Squall Low Profile baitcast reels offer all the durability you would expect from PENN®. The full metal body, 5+1 stainless steel bearing system, and machined brass gears give the Squall durability at it's core. Available in 200, 300 and 400 sizes with both standard and high speed gear ratios. Left hand models available in standard gear ratio only.
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.
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.
The Marquesa™ is our premium lever drag reel, precision machined from 6061 aluminum to be lighter, stronger, faster and more refined than other super-sized lever drag reels. The Marquesa also gives anglers the ability to downsize with superline on a much smaller reel. It’s the ideal compact stand-up reel with big fish-stopping power.
The second generation PENN® Fathom® II star drag reel is built with a rigid metal frame and sideplates, now with added features to make it more angler friendly than ever. Featuring our fast gear access sideplate, any angler can service their gears and HT-100™ drag system quickly and efficiently. The PENN live spindle design offers long, effortless casts, while the power gear ratios (select models only) give ultimate torque for winching up deep fish. Magnetic casting brake available on 12 and 15 sizes only.
The PENN Squall® II Level Wind builds off the successful first generation and adds key technology to make these the best value level wind reels on the market. Now featuring PENN's® proprietary Fast Gear Access Sideplate, maintenance is more angler friendly than ever. The Squall® II Level Wind reels also feature a 3+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearing system and HT-100™ carbon fiber drag system, entirely surrounded by a lightweight graphite frame and sideplates. Available in 4 sizes from 15 to 50, with key line counter models included, the PENN Squall II Level Wind has a model for everybody.
The PENN Squall® II Level Wind builds off the successful first generation and adds key technology to make these the best value level wind reels on the market. Now featuring PENN's® proprietary Fast Gear Access Sideplate, maintenance is more angler friendly than ever. The Squall® II Level Wind reels also feature a 3+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearing system and HT-100™ carbon fiber drag system, entirely surrounded by a lightweight graphite frame and sideplates. Available in 4 sizes from 15 to 50, with key line counter models included, the PENN Squall II Level Wind has a model for everybody.
The PENN Squall® II Level Wind builds off the successful first generation and adds key technology to make these the best value level wind reels on the market. Now featuring PENN's® proprietary Fast Gear Access Sideplate, maintenance is more angler friendly than ever. The Squall® II Level Wind reels also feature a 3+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearing system and HT-100™ carbon fiber drag system, entirely surrounded by a lightweight graphite frame and sideplates. Available in 4 sizes from 15 to 50, with key line counter models included, the PENN Squall II Level Wind has a model for everybody.
The PENN® Squall® II Star Drag is lightweight, quick on the retrieve, and extremely castable due to its revolutionary Live Spindle design. Now featuring PENN's proprietary Fast Gear Access Sideplate, the Squall II is more angler friendly than ever. Available in 5 sizes from 12 to 40, the Squall Star Drag has the reels to handle everything from surf to light duty offshore work. The 15CS features upgraded spool bearings and a knob mag dial for ultimate control while casting.
The PENN® Squall® II Star Drag is lightweight, quick on the retrieve, and extremely castable due to its revolutionary Live Spindle design. Now featuring PENN's proprietary Fast Gear Access Sideplate, the Squall II is more angler friendly than ever. Available in 5 sizes from 12 to 40, the Squall Star Drag has the reels to handle everything from surf to light duty offshore work. The 15CS features upgraded spool bearings and a knob mag dial for ultimate control while casting.
The PENN Warfare was engineered to be an extremely versatile all- around reel at an affordable price. It features a lightweight graphite frame and side plates with aluminium 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. The 30LW is a perfect choice for bottom fishing for large, hard fighting species such as conger, ling and tope or in situations where tide or currents are strong.
Power meets precision in this beautiful Saltist boat reel from Daiwa. From the first time you get it out of the box you can feel its quality. Externally it is made from a one piece aluminium frame and side plates and finished in a 'brushed' silver complete with a machine aluminium spool and handle finished in a quiet gold colour.
Penn's Fathom II Lever Drag Reels, a world class reel series that offers a number of upgrades and improvements to the best selling original. With new models available along with new sizes and features.
Penn's Fathom II Lever Drag Reels, a world class reel series that offers a number of upgrades and improvements to the best selling original. With new models available along with new sizes and features.
The PENN Squall® II Level Wind builds off the successful first generation and adds key technology to make these the best value level wind reels on the market. Now featuring PENN's® proprietary Fast Gear Access Sideplate, maintenance is more angler friendly than ever. The Squall® II Level Wind reels also feature a 3+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearing system and HT-100™ carbon fiber drag system, entirely surrounded by a lightweight graphite frame and sideplates. Available in 4 sizes from 15 to 50, with key line counter models included, the PENN Squall II Level Wind has a model for everybody.
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 aluminium 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.
The all-new Fathom™ II Lever Drag reels take a class-leading reel and raise the bar even more. New models, sizing, features, and optimized billfish models round out the assortment to give a model for every application.
The all-new Fathom™ II Lever Drag reels take a class-leading reel and raise the bar even more. New models, sizing, features, and optimized billfish models round out the assortment to give a model for every application. Integrating the palm side plate and frame allows the Fathom™ II Lever Drag reels to be more compact in hand and increases strength.
Pure power in a compact package – that’s what predator anglers can expect from the SG6 BC reel, available in 100 and 250 sizes. This stylish reel has been designed to excel at casting both small and large lures, thanks to its lightweight design and finely tuned parts – giving you maximum versatility.
The all-new FathomTM II Lever Drag reels take a class-leading reel andraise the bar even more. New models, sizing, features, and optimized billfish models round out the assortment to give a model for every pplication. Integrating the palm side plate and frame allows the FathomTM II Lever Drag reels to be more compact in hand and increases strength.
When fighting big fish these Deep Blue Boat Reels use a twin-drag system, with advanced HT100 Carbon Fibre & Titanium drag discs to apply pressure equally to both sides of the spool, providing a perfectly even and best possible balanced drag. This also provides ouble the drag pressure giving a class leading maximum 30Kg of drag.
Daiwa Saltist Level Wind Rugged, all metal construction with a rigid one-piece aluminium frame Four CRBB ball bearings Powerful high brass drive gear and phosphor bronze pinion gear Up to 30% greater winding power Machined aluminium spool Combined steel and grease impregnated fibre disc drag with up to 22% more limit Dual anti-reverse system Dual position power handle Aluminium rod clamp