Best Penn Spinning Fishing Reels in 2025

PENN PURSUIT III INSHORE SPINNING REEL: The PENN Pursuit III freshwater / saltwater spinning reel combines smooth power, speed, durability, and ultralight performance. Right/left handle position for all anglers.

SLEEK AND DURABLE: PENN Pursuit III fishing reels feature a corrosion-resistant graphite body and Line Capacity Rings. The machined and anodized aluminum superline spool manages hundreds of yards of line. Size 4000 reel.

SMOOTH, EFFICIENT GEARS: Recovers at the rate of 37" | 94cm with every turn of the crank. Gear ratio of 6.2:1. Mono Capacity yd/lb: 270/8 220/10 165/12. Braid Capacity 360/15 260/20 185/30.

Battle II Spinning Reel 8000

Superline Spool

Line Capacity Rings

2020 ICAST ONLINE BEST OF CATEGORY WINNER “SALTWATER REEL”: The PENN Battle III Inshore/Nearshore spinning reel is stronger, smoother, and more durable than ever before.

DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: The body and sideplates of the PENN Battle III Spinning Reel are made with sturdy all-aluminum composition, featuring a forged and machined aluminum spool with Line Capacity Rings.

CNC GEAR TECHNOLOGY: Recovers at the rate of 41” | 104cm with every turn of the crank. Gear ratio of 5.6:1. Equipped with superline spool to securely attach braided line. Mono Capacity yd/lb: 335/15 230/20 210/25. Braid Capacity 490/30 390/40 335/50.

FULL METAL BODY AND SIDEPLATE: The PENN Fierce III Spinning Reel is made with sturdy all-aluminum composition, featuring a forged and machined aluminum spool with Line Capacity Rings. Right/Left handle position.

TECHNO-BALANCED ROTOR FOR SMOOTH RETRIEVES: Recovers at the rate of 35” | 89cm with every turn of the crank. Gear ratio of 6.2:1.

5 TOTAL BEARINGS: The Fierce III features 5 stainless steel ball bearings plus 1 instant anti-reverse bearing to provide smooth operation for any saltwater fishing experience.

Watertight spinning reel performs reliably in saltwater and sand environments

Durable construction with full metal body, sideplate, and rotor and heavy-duty aluminum bail wire

Sealed HT-100 Slammer drag system provides robust, silky-smooth drag, while friction trip ramp prevents premature bail trip when casting

Full Metal Body and sideplate

CNC Gear technology

HT-100 carbon fiber drag washers

FISHING REEL: Reel constructed from one-piece magnesium frame with lightweight carbon C45 sideplates, aircraft-grade double anodized Duralumin drilled and chamfered U-shape 32 mm spool and aircraft-grade hard anodized aluminum alloy gears

CASTING REEL: Features a premium 11-bearing system with double-shielded stainless steel ball bearings and Zero Reverse one-way clutch bearing, as well as an externally adjustable 4-pin, 27 position, SpeedCast adjustable centrifugal braking system (ACB)

BAITCASTING REELS: Includes a double anodized aluminum spool tension adjustment with audible click, a rugged carbon fiber drag system with up to 20 lbs. of drag power and a bowed lightweight 95 mm carbon fiber handle with Winn Dri-Tac knobs

DEPENDABILITY AND STRENGTH: The PENN Wrath reel sports a lightweight yet corrosion-resistant graphite body, plus a machined anodized aluminum spool with Line Capacity Rings. Built for ultimate durability.

GEAR RATIO OF 6.2:1: Recovers at the rate of 37” | 94cm with every turn of the crank.

2+1 STAINLESS STEEL BEARING SYSTEM: The Wrath includes two shielded stainless steel ball bearings plus 1 instant anti-reverse bearing to provide smooth and predictable operation when the going gets tough.

Fast Gear Access Side Plate

3+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearings

HT-100 carbon fiber drag washers

LEW'S SPEED SPOOL LFS: Baitcast reel features a one-piece aluminum frame with easily removable graphite palming side plate and a drilled, machined and anodized aluminum 34mm spool

SPEED GEARS: High strength solid brass Speed Gears, cut on precision Hamai CNC machines

SPEED GEARS: High strength solid brass Speed Gears, cut on precision Hamai CNC machines

Reel, RH, 3BB plus 1RB, 2.9:1 / 1.5:1 ratio

Alum spool, Braid 2485/65 2145/80 1835/100, mono 1550/30 890/50 565/80

Reels saltwater lever drag

LEW'S TOURNAMENT PRO SPEED SPOOL: Baitcast reel features a one-piece aluminum frame with lightweight carbon side plates and a machined, double anodized aluminum 20-hole drilled U-shape 34mm spool

ZERO REVERSE: Premium 11-bearing system with stainless steel double-shielded ball bearings and Zero Reverse one-way clutch bearing

SPEED GEARS: High strength solid brass Speed Gears, cut on precision Hamai CNC machines

LEW'S FISHING MACH 1 SPEED SPIN: The spinning reel features a rugged, lightweight graphite body

ZERO REVERSE: 10-bearing system (9+1) with Zero Reverse one-way clutch bearing

SPINNING REEL: Reel features a 6.2:1 high speed gear ratio, a C40 carbon skeletal rotor and a double anodized ported knurled aluminum spool

FULL METAL BODY AND SIDEPLATE: The PENN Fierce III Spinning Reel is made with sturdy all-aluminum composition, featuring a forged and machined aluminum spool with Line Capacity Rings. Right/left handle position.

TECHNO-BALANCED ROTOR FOR SMOOTH RETRIEVES: Recovers at the rate of 41” | 104cm with every turn of the crank. Gear ratio of 5.6:1.

5 TOTAL BEARINGS: The Fierce III features 4 stainless steel ball bearings plus 1 instant anti-reverse bearing to provide smooth operation for any saltwater fishing experience.

Saltwater spinning reel delivers durability, smoothness, and precision for technical anglers

Durable construction with fully machined CNC gear train, full metal body, and heavy-duty aluminum bail wire

HT-100 carbon fiber drag washers and wave spring provide smooth drag that doesn't bottom out

Rigid Resin RR30 body and rotor

CNC gear technology

7+1 sealed stainless steel ball bearing System

Fishing reel: Reel constructed from an aluminum frame and side plates

Casting reel: Features a premium 5-bearing system with 4-ball bearings and zero reverse one-way clutch bearing

Baitcasting reels: Includes an anodized aluminum spool

Features a full metal body with a braid ready superliner spool and line capacity rings

High strength graphite rotor (models 1000-4000)

Aluminum rotor (models 5000-8000)

Specifically designed for slow jigging fishing or trolling fishing, this reel is the perfect addition to chasing those smaller, lighter species.

The ultra-light frame and side plates necessary for long-term use are made from solid blocks of Aircraft-Grade aluminum alloy, which have undergone multiple finishing and material reduction treatments, and are anodized for excellent durability, corrosion and corrosion resistance.

6.0:1 gear ratio to deliver smooth, reliable and quiet performance for freshwater or saltwater fishing. Ultra-hard stainless steel main and pinion gears increase gear capacity and smoothness, and stainless steel main shaft ensure consistent performance and durability.

Strong, Tough and Durable - The fourth generation of Slammer fixed spool spinning Reels from Penn. The Slammer 4 features a fully metal body and all brass CNC internal gearing. This creates a super rigid and powerful spin fishing reel that is capable of handling fish of all size, right up to the largest and hardest fighting game fish.

IPX6 Sealed Body and Spool - The most saltwater proof Slammer fishing reel ever produced by Penn. An ideal spinning reel for shore and boat fishing, the IPX6 sealing and hydrophobic line roller bearing means sea water will not penetrate. This means smoother retrieves when casting lures, poppers and other baits. Better sealing means better performance, less time servicing and a longer life for your reels.

Slammer Dura Drag System - Completely redesigned and upgraded for 2022! The new drag system is better sealed, smoother and also allows a wider range of usable drag. This has been extensively tested by our Penn development team on species like Bluefin Tuna and other large pelagic fish. Make no doubts about it, the new Slammer 4 drag is a big fish stopper!