Penn Fishing Reels - Over 70 years of Fishing Reel Excellence

Penn reels are available for everyone, from the beginner on the dock to the experienced saltwater angler. Whatever your casting needs and water you fish, Penn has a reel to suit your needs.

Penn reels have been around for over seventy years. They are so durable and well constructed that some of their first models have been handed down father-to-son and are still in use today. As you might guess, many say Penn fishing reels last for a lifetime. They are known for their superior strength and lightweight design.

The Penn company is constantly working to improve upon its reels and the new line-up is no exception. The latest reels feature a large arbor so that you can get your line in fast when you need to and have less line memory. The line capacity is increased with an extra wide titanium coated spool. The conveniently located drag adjustment knob is easy to operate, even when wearing heavy gloves.

Designed for both freshwater and saltwater fishing, Penn reels are designed to let you cast to beyond the breakers to catch the elusive big one. An aluminum frame in most models (and super-strong graphite in the others) gives them a light-weight advantage over the competition. Add to that stainless steel ball bearings and chrome plated brass components, and you can see why Penn reels have earned the trust and respect of anglers all over the world.

Many of the Penn reels can convert from right to left hand retrieves making then very versatile indeed. The manufacturers of these reels have a design that is so light anglers can stay fishing all day and not have sore arms when evening comes.

Penn reels are extremely rugged and can withstand the wear and tear of the pull of countless big fish. The precision gearings and bearings provide a smooth winding mechanism, and combined with a counter weighted crank you have a formidable tool in your hands. The smoothness helps to make long heaving casts very easy. The reel in is also smooth and the drag lock and spool switches make the change from casting to reeling very simple indeed. This flexibility makes them well suited for trolling, mooching or jigging too.

Penn guarantees that all its products are completely free of defects in the workmanship. Its warranty covers a one -year period. The company will pay the costs of having the reel shipped back to them and they will either replace or repair the reel for you.

Reel Resources and Penn Retailers

1. Fishing Reels - A great fishing reel resource where you can learn about different makes, models, uses and other helpful fishing reel information
2. Sports Man's Guide - Lots of selection always in stock at really decent prices.  Shipping is free on many purchases.
3. eBay OZ - If you live in Australia this is one of the best fishing reel resources around.
4. eBay Canada - Perfect if you live in the US because you save a TON on the exchange rates!
5. eBay UK - Always great selection on eBay UK with good prices too.

Penn Reel Articles

Simply use the links along the right side or the bottom of the page to read and learn more about the different models of Fishing Reels from Penn.

If you're interested in learning more about other makes of reels, we'd suggest taking a look at Shimano fishing reels which are also extremely high quality.