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PENN · Star Drag Conventional Reels

Penn Special Senator Star Drag Reel, 600 YD/30 LB

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Style: 113h2lw

Item weight
1.1 Pounds
Product dimensions
7.87"L x 7.87"W x 5.91"H

Quick take

A round star drag reel with machined aluminum spool and 20 lb maximum drag for saltwater trolling with mono or braided line.

The PENN Special Senator is a star drag conventional reel built for trolling and heavy bottom fishing. It pairs a machined aluminum spool with a bronze main gear, a 3.3:1 ratio and about 26 inches of line per crank. The multi-disk star drag tops out at 20 lb, and the wide spool holds braid in the heavier classes for anglers stepping up to bigger saltwater or big-lake fish.

Best for

  • Saltwater trolling for offshore species
  • Anglers using conventional tackle
  • Durable, long-term use in marine conditions

Skip if

  • You prefer modern low-profile baitcasting reels
  • You fish freshwater primarily

Strengths

  • Marine-grade bronze main gear with stainless steel pinion
  • Shielded 2-ball bearing system handles saltwater stress
  • High line capacity for deep trolling

Trade-offs

  • Round reel design is slower to retrieve than modern reels
  • Star drag system requires frequent adjustment during a fight
  • Heavier than contemporary baitcasting reels

Fishing fit

Water
  • Saltwater
Techniques
  • Trolling
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typestar drag conventional reel
Model113H2LW
Line capacity490 yd/40 lb mono; 1200 yd/50 lb braid
Gear ratio3.3:1
Line retrieve26 in per crank
DragStar drag, 20 lb max

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