Tournament anglers know that along with the right technique, persistence and yes, a bit of luck, landing that record-setting fish requires a reel they can trust?which is why so many pros choose reels from Penn's International VIS series?like the International 50VISX, 2-Speed, Lever Drag reel pictured here. The "X" denotes an open frame, with no crosspiece. This comes in handy for thumbing the spool while free-lining bait. Like all the reels in the VIS series, construction features a rugged frame machined from high-strength, lightweight, aircraft-grade aluminum, brawny stainless steel gear train and smooth Dura-Drag system. Provided you're up to the task, you can count on this reel to bring the big brutes to heel and maybe even set a record yourself.
Machined and anodized aluminum frame and side plates offer strength and corrosion resistance
Stainless steel main and pinion gears are strong and corrosion resistant
Quick-Shift II? 2-speed system enables quick and easy gear shifting, without having to remove your hands from the crank
Dura-Drag? system virtually eliminates hesitation, even under heavy drag settings
Double-Dog Ratchet Anti-Reverse eliminates back-play in the handle and is twice as strong as a typical single dog system
Six corrosion-resistant stainless steel ball bearings assure smooth operation under heavy loads
Powerful 100 pound drag tires the largest of fish
Versa-Strike Adjustable Strike Stop enables you to customize the strike position to provide more adjustment between strike and full position. Adjustment can be made for fishing different types of line, or tournament settings
Line capacity rings indicate how much line is left on the spool
Made in the U.S.A. of domestic and imported components