PENN · Star Drag Conventional Reels
Penn Warfare II Star Drag Reel, 30-Size, 5.11:1 Gear Ratio
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Options
Style: Old Model
- Old Model
- New Model not in 30 - Box
Size: 30 - Box
- 30 - Box
- 20N
- 30 not in Old Model
- Item weight
- 0.75 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1"L x 1"W x 1"H
Quick take
A star drag conventional reel with graphite construction and carbon-fiber washers in the drag system.
The PENN Warfare in size 30 is a right-hand star drag conventional reel with a graphite frame and sideplates and a machined aluminum spool. It runs a 5.1:1 gear ratio with brass main and pinion gears, picking up about 34 inches of line per crank turn. Carbon fiber drag washers give it up to 15 pounds of drag, and it holds 440 yards of 25-pound mono or 985 yards of 30-pound braid, which suits anglers working heavier line from boat or pier.
Best for
- Saltwater trolling and bottom fishing
- Anglers comfortable with baitcasting mechanics
- Targeting stripers, snapper and offshore species
Skip if
- You want the easiest learning curve for baitcasting
- You prefer level-wind guides to avoid backlash
Strengths
- Carbon-fiber drag washers exhaust big fish without wearing you
- Machined brass gears withstand hard use
- Graphite construction resists saltwater corrosion
Trade-offs
- Manual level-wind requires practice to avoid birds nests
- Requires right-handed crank only
- Low line capacity limits distance casting
Fishing fit
- Species
- Striped bass
- Snook & tarpon
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Bottom fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | star drag conventional reel |
|---|---|
| Size | 30 |
| Gear ratio | 5.11:1 |
| Max drag | 15 lbs |
| Bearings | 1 instant anti-reverse |
Facts
| Reel size | 30 |
|---|
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