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® 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 Side plate, 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 fibre drag system, surrounded by a lightweight graphite frame and side plates. 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.
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 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 reel grease has been formulated to give consistent performance in both hot and cold conditions. It is ideal for use on gears in both fixed spool and multiplier reels and as well as lubricating it also inhibits rust and helps to counter saltwater corrosion. It is impervious to water which reduces the risk of emulsification to give smooth running trip after trip.
Daiwa Saltist Levelwind 20HB, taking all that is good from the already highly regarded Saltist range Daiwa have added a level wind to make this range perfect for UK style down tide boat fishing
The PENN® Authority™ is the new PENN® standard. Focusing on best-in-class smoothness and sealing, these reels will have a size and gear ratio for every scenario. Utilizing CNC Gear technology™, the precision-cut stainless steel gear train paired with the Dura-Drag™ system, will give you the power to tame anything from within the deep blue.
The PENN® Authority™ is the new PENN® standard. Focusing on best-in-class smoothness and sealing, these reels will have a size and gear ratio for every scenario. Utilizing CNC Gear technology™, the precision-cut stainless steel gear train paired with the Dura-Drag™ system, will give you the power to tame anything from within the deep blue.
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
Marquesas are the perfect reels for touament fishing or stand-up fishing with newer, stronger lines and fishing techniques. Marquesa is big fish stopping power in a very refined package.
The Penn Fathom LD is a modern compact lever drag boat reel which is light in weight but heavy in performance. The heart of any lever drag reel is the drag itself and Penn have fitted the Fathom LD with their Dura Drag system. Dura Drag contains a special Phenolic bonding agent that prevents the premature breakdown of the carbon fibre drag material whilst also providing a barrier to water. The result is a smooth and powerful drag which applies controlled pressure throughout the fight with fear of losing the fish through a jerky drag. To match the drag the Fathom LD has a strong full metal body and sideplates and stainless steel main and pinion gears. The 15LD is just the right size wreck drifting as well as general drifting and bottom fishing with 12lb to 20lb class gear.
Designed with a full diecast metal reel frame and side-plates to minimise any chance of gear torsion under pressure, machine cut, marine grade, bronze main gear meshing with a super tough stainless steel pinion gear, 5 + 1 shielded stainless steel ball-bearings for smoothness of operation, and a Versa-Drag system utilizing HT-100 drag washers for a totally smooth drag. The reels also feature a live spindle giving a fully free floating spool, plus an inteally adjustable centrifugal brake for exceptional casting performance.
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.
A mode innovative lever drag reel designed using strong but lightweight graphite construction. It offers a quick shift 2-speed gear system, a high performance Dura Drag drag with a wide, smooth power arc, a forged aluminum spool with line capacity rings, instant anti-reverse bearing, plus an adjustable 3-position line out clicker. These reels also feature hidden line haess lugs that can be flipped up in to position when needed. Available in 30, 40, 50 and 60 sizes there's a Squall Lever Drag to target everything from wreck conger, to Norwegian cod and ling, and giant common skate and sharks.