Product Review
The 9, 209, and 309 level wind reels are legendary for their versatile performance. Anglers worldwide have found their reliability and incredible toughness is at home anywhere - fresh or saltwater, casting or trolling. The popularity of these reels is unwavering, even though the design and look date back to the early 1940's with a simplistic, functional, and durable reel that is extremely capable.
- DURABLE ALUMINUM REEL SPOOL: The PENN General Purpose Level Wind Spinning Reel features a machined and anodized aluminum spool with Bakelite sideplates.
- MACHINED BRASS MAIN GEAR: Recovers at the rate of 16” | 41cm with every turn of the crank. Gear ratio of 3.4:1 with precision-machined stainless steel pinion gear.
- MULTI-STOP BEARING SYSTEM: Time-tested 2-ball bearing system offers control in the heat of battle.
- HT-100 STAR DRAG DRAG SYSTEM: Built with HT-100 washers for a max drag of 10lb | 4.5kg, this system will handle big fish without wearing you down. Right handle position. Counterbalanced design provides ergonomic grip and control.
- LINE CAPACITY: Mono Capacity yd/lb: 250/15 220/17 180/20. Braid Capacity 470/20 350/30 240/50. Stainless steel level wind system keeps lines from piling up, tangling or snagging.
- Machined and anodized aluminum spool
- Machine cut brass main gear
- Machined and anodized aluminum spool
- Machine cut brass main gear
- Precision-machined stainless steel pinion gear
- HT-100 drag washers provide smooth drag under heavy loads
- Stainless steel reel stand
