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 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 Shakespeare Salt Multiplier is the perfect choice for beginners or anglers who require a low budget style reel for sea fishing applications. This reel is made from durable graphite material on the body and the spool to provide improved strength whilst keeping the weight light for easy handling. The reels feature a 1+1 bearing system and a level wind system to help provide even line lay and control. Each reel is also fitted with strong mono line so the reel is ready to, straight from the box! Each reel has a star drag system and is finished with a sleek and eye-catching navy blue colour.
The Shakespeare Salt Multiplier is the perfect choice for beginners or anglers who require a low budget style reel for sea fishing applications. This reel is made from durable graphite material on the body and the spool to provide improved strength whilst keeping the weight light for easy handling. The reels feature a 1+1 bearing system and a level wind system to help provide even line lay and control. Each reel is also fitted with strong mono line so the reel is ready to, straight from the box! Each reel has a star drag system and is finished with a sleek and eye-catching navy blue colour.
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.
Using a proprietary technology and formula acquired in 2011, PENN oil, grease and cleaner are built to lubricate and prevent corrosion in saltwater environments.
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.
Built to withstand the worst that Saltwater anglers can throw at it the Penn Slammer III Spinning reel has an all metal body & toughened drag washers to deal with the hardest fighting fish in the sea.