PENN built its name on saltwater reels that take a beating and keep cranking. Match conventional or spinning, star or lever drag, and line capacity to the fish you chase. PENN has been a saltwater fishing name for generations, and the reels in this collection are built to stand up to salt, sun, and big fish. We stock the lineup, from the legendary Senator and International conventional reels to Spinfisher and Slammer spinning reels, so you can match the right reel to your target species and how you fish for it. Picking the right one comes down to reel type, drag system, and line capacity. Conventional or spinning? Conventional reels like the Senator and International sit on top of the...
Fathom® II Lever Drag 2 Speed 40NLD2LH Left Hand Reel FTHII40NLD2LHThe Fathom™ II Lever Drag reels take a class-leading reel and raise the bar even more. New models,...
Fathom® II Lever Drag 2 Speed 40NLD2 Reel FTHII40NLD2The Fathom™ II Lever Drag reels take a class-leading reel and raise the bar even more. New models, sizing, features,...
Fathom® II Lever Drag 2 Speed 30LD2LH Left Hand Reel FTHII30LD2LHThe Fathom™ II Lever Drag reels take a class-leading reel and raise the bar even more. New models,...
Fathom® II Lever Drag 2 Speed 30LD2 Reel FTHII30LD2The Fathom™ II Lever Drag reels take a class-leading reel and raise the bar even more. New models, sizing, features,...
Fathom® II Lever Drag 2 Speed 25NLD2 Reel FTHII25NLD2The Fathom™ II Lever Drag reels take a class-leading reel and raise the bar even more. New models, sizing, features,...
Fathom® II Lever Drag 2 Speed 15XNLD2LH Left Hand Reel FTHII15XNLD2LHThe Fathom™ II Lever Drag reels take a class-leading reel and raise the bar even more. New models,...
Fathom® II Lever Drag 2 Speed 15LD2 Reel FTHII15LD2The Fathom™ II Lever Drag reels take a class-leading reel and raise the bar even more. New models, sizing, features,...
Fathom® II Lever Drag 2 Speed 10XN Reel FTHII10XNLD2The Fathom™ II Lever Drag reels take a class-leading reel and raise the bar even more. New models, sizing, features,...
Authority® 10500 Spinning Reel ATH10500'The PENN® Authority™ is the PENN® standard. Focusing on best-in-class smoothness and sealing these reels will have a size and gear ratio for every...
Authority® 8500HS Spinning Reel ATH8500HS'The PENN® Authority™ is the PENN® standard. Focusing on best-in-class smoothness and sealing these reels will have a size and gear ratio for every...
Authority® 8500 Spinning Reel ATH8500'The PENN® Authority™ is the PENN® standard. Focusing on best-in-class smoothness and sealing these reels will have a size and gear ratio for every...
Authority® 7500 Spinning Reel ATH7500'The PENN® Authority™ is the PENN® standard. Focusing on best-in-class smoothness and sealing these reels will have a size and gear ratio for every...
Authority® 6500HS Spinning Reel ATH6500HS'The PENN® Authority™ is the PENN® standard. Focusing on best-in-class smoothness and sealing these reels will have a size and gear ratio for every...
Authority® 6500 Spinning Reel ATH6500'The PENN® Authority™ is the PENN® standard. Focusing on best-in-class smoothness and sealing these reels will have a size and gear ratio for every...
Authority® 5500 Spinning Reel ATH5500'The PENN® Authority™ is the PENN® standard. Focusing on best-in-class smoothness and sealing these reels will have a size and gear ratio for every...
Authority® 4500HS Spinning Reel ATH4500HS'The PENN® Authority™ is the PENN® standard. Focusing on best-in-class smoothness and sealing these reels will have a size and gear ratio for every...
Authority® 4500 Spinning Reel ATH4500'The PENN® Authority™ is the PENN® standard. Focusing on best-in-class smoothness and sealing these reels will have a size and gear ratio for every...
Authority® 2500HS Spinning Reel ATH2500HS'The PENN® Authority™ is the PENN® standard. Focusing on best-in-class smoothness and sealing these reels will have a size and gear ratio for every...
Authority® 2500 Spinning Reel ATH2500'The PENN® Authority™ is the PENN® standard. Focusing on best-in-class smoothness and sealing these reels will have a size and gear ratio for every...
130 VISS Reel INT130VISS - SilverThe PENN International VI series is designed and manufactured in the USA of domestic and imported components. Precision machined from high-strength, lightweight, aircraft-grade...
130 VIS Reel INT130VIS - GoldThe PENN International VI series is designed and manufactured in the USA of domestic and imported components. Precision machined from high-strength, lightweight, aircraft-grade...
70 VISS Reel INT70VISS - SilverThe PENN International VI series is designed and manufactured in the USA of domestic and imported components. Precision machined from high-strength, lightweight, aircraft-grade...
70 VIS Reel INT70VIS - GoldThe PENN International VI series is designed and manufactured in the USA of domestic and imported components. Precision machined from high-strength, lightweight, aircraft-grade...
16 VISS Reel INT16VISS - SilverThe PENN International VI series is designed and manufactured in the USA of domestic and imported components. Precision machined from high-strength, lightweight, aircraft-grade...
PENN built its name on saltwater reels that take a beating and keep cranking. Match conventional or spinning, star or lever drag, and line capacity to the fish you chase.
PENN has been a saltwater fishing name for generations, and the reels in this collection are built to stand up to salt, sun, and big fish. We stock the lineup, from the legendary Senator and International conventional reels to Spinfisher and Slammer spinning reels, so you can match the right reel to your target species and how you fish for it. Picking the right one comes down to reel type, drag system, and line capacity.
Conventional reels like the Senator and International sit on top of the rod and handle heavy line and big drag pressure, which makes them the choice for offshore trolling, deep dropping, and battling tuna or marlin. Spinning reels like the Spinfisher and Slammer hang under the rod, cast easily, and shine for inshore work, casting to surface fish, and jigging. If you cast a lot, go spinning. If you troll or fight big fish straight up and down, go conventional.
Star drag reels are simple and tough, with a wheel under the handle that sets drag pressure, and they cover most general saltwater fishing. Lever drag reels, common on the International series, let you move smoothly from free spool to strike to full with a single lever, which matters when you are trolling and need to set the hook and adjust on the fly. Two-speed lever drag reels add a low gear for cranking big fish up from the deep.
Reel size is really about how much line you need and how much drag the fish demands. Inshore species need less line and lighter drag, while offshore pelagics can take hundreds of yards on a screaming run, so size up. Check the line capacity rating against the line class you plan to fish and leave margin for a long run.
Salt is hard on gears and bearings. Many PENN reels use sealed drag systems and shielded bearings to keep saltwater out, which is what keeps a reel smooth season after season. Rinse them after every trip and they will outlast the boat.
Not sure which PENN fits your setup? Tell our crew what you target and how you fish, and we will match the reel size, drag, and gearing to your rod and your species.
Conventional reels like the Senator and International handle heavy line and big drag for trolling and deep work. Spinning reels like the Spinfisher cast easily and suit inshore fishing and jigging. Choose conventional for trolling big fish, spinning for casting.
Star drag uses a wheel under the handle and is simple and tough for general fishing. Lever drag moves smoothly from free spool to strike to full with one lever, which helps when trolling. Two-speed lever drag adds a low gear for big fish.
Size is about line capacity and drag. Inshore species need less line and lighter drag, while offshore pelagics can take hundreds of yards on a run, so size up and check the capacity against your line class.
Many PENN reels use sealed drag systems and shielded bearings to keep saltwater out, which keeps them smooth over time. Rinse with fresh water after every trip to get the most life out of them.
A two-speed reel has a high gear for fast retrieves and a low gear with more cranking power for winching big fish up from the deep. It is popular on offshore lever drag reels for tuna and other heavy fish.
