Penn International VI Big Game Reel

Description

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 the company's Philadelphia facility. The Penn International VI 30 SX Right Hand Silver is the sixth generation of the legendary big game lever drag reels, built for strength, precision, and durability in extreme saltwater conditions. The "SX" models feature a narrow spool for reduced weight and easier winding, making them suited to jigging or anglers who prefer a more compact reel. The reel uses a large stainless steel gear train for strength and speed, and a sealed Dura-Drag system that delivers a smooth start-up and virtually eliminates hesitation, even under extreme drag settings. - Reel Size: 30 - Model Number: INT30VISXS (or INT30VISX, depending on region/variant) - Color: Silver - Hand Retrieve: Right Hand (Handle on the Right) - Gear Ratio: High: 4.1:1 Low: 1.4:1 - Max Drag: 55 lb | 24.9 kg (Note: Some sources list 55 lb for the "S" series, while others list 30 lb for the wide "W" model. 55 lb is cited for the VISX narrow spool.) - Bearings: 5 (Stainless Steel Ball Bearings) - Line Capacity (Mono): 590 yd/40 lb, 440 yd/50 lb, 390 yd/60 lb (≈540 m/0.61 mm) - Line Capacity (Braid): 905 yd/100 lb, 750 yd/130 lb, 555 yd/200 lb - Net Weight: ≈53.1 oz | 1505 g - Reel Type: Conventional Lever Drag, Two-Speed - Construction: Machined and anodized aluminum body and side plates - Gears: Stainless steel main and pinion gears, fully machined - Drag System: Sealed Dura-Drag™ system - Country of Origin: Made in the USA of domestic and imported components (machined in Philadelphia) - Key Technology: Quick-Shift II™ 2-speed system, Versa-Strike Adjustable Strike stop, Double-dog ratchet anti-reverse, Line Capacity Rings The Quick-Shift II two-speed system allows instant switching between the high gear ratio for fast retrieval and the low gear ratio for maximum torque when fighting a large fish. The double-dog ratchet anti-reverse ensures reliability under heavy loads, while the Versa-Strike adjustable stop lets anglers customize the strike position on the lever drag to match their preferred technique. Line capacity rings on the spool indicate the remaining line capacity.