Penn Warfare II Level Wind Line Counter Reel

Description

The PENN Warfare II 30 Level Wind Line Counter Left Hand reel is a purpose-built conventional reel for anglers who want a left-hand retrieve, a line counter for precision, and a robust level wind system. It suits a wide range of saltwater and heavy-duty freshwater applications. The left-hand retrieve is a defining characteristic of this model. It is designed for right-handed anglers who prefer to hold the rod with their dominant hand for maximum leverage and control while reeling with their non-dominant left hand. This is particularly advantageous for techniques such as jigging and fighting powerful fish, as it provides a more natural and comfortable motion. The integrated level wind system automatically and evenly distributes line across the spool during retrieval. This prevents line bunching and tangles, which can lead to line-related failures, and helps ensure a neat line lay that improves the reel's overall performance. The built-in line counter provides a real-time, accurate measurement of the line deployed, displayed in feet or metres. It is useful for trolling, to precisely set multiple lures at the same depth and distance from the boat, and for bottom fishing and jigging, to drop jigs or bait to a specific depth where a school of fish is marked on a fish finder or to target a specific piece of structure. - Frame and sideplates: lightweight yet durable graphite frame and sideplates, highly resistant to saltwater corrosion and comfortable in the hand; reinforced with aluminum frame rings to add rigidity, prevent frame flex under heavy loads and keep the gears in perfect alignment - Drag system: PENN HT-100 carbon fiber drag washers, known for smooth, consistent and powerful stopping power; the carbon fiber material dissipates heat generated during a long run, preventing drag fade; maximum drag is 15 lbs (6.8 kg) - Gearing: machined brass main gear and machined brass pinion gear, designed for durability and a smooth, powerful retrieve - Bearings: 3 shielded stainless steel ball bearings, strategically placed for smooth operation under load and highly resistant to the corrosive effects of saltwater - Line Capacity Rings: visual markers on the spool indicating when it is at 1/3, 2/3 and full capacity, making line management easy and intuitive - Spool: forged and machined aluminum, making it lighter, stronger and more resistant to corrosion than cast spools in this class Specifications (Model 30) - Reel Size: 30 - Retrieve: Left Hand - Reel Type: Conventional - Features: Level Wind, Line Counter - Max Drag: 15 lbs (6.8 kg) - Gear Ratio: 3.9:1 - Bearings: 3 shielded stainless steel ball bearings - Mono Line Capacity (yd/lb): 455/25, 370/30, 285/40 - Braid Line Capacity (yd/lb): 1020/30, 710/50, 590/65 The 3.9:1 gear ratio provides excellent torque and cranking power, making it easier to pull in heavy rigs and fight hard-pulling fish, and is a common ratio for bottom fishing and trolling reels.