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Penn International: Simply put, Penn Internationals are the "standard" in the world of Sportfishing. Penn defines the class, literally. You could say, they helped established the sport's progress and state of the art for 75 + years time. They are considered the strongest and most reliable products made, worldwide. Parts availability and product durability have been the strengths of these superb reels, and that makes them the choice for tournament anglers, long range fishermen, and the more discriminating private boat enthusiast. Penn Internationals are reels that are fished, fished hard, and fished for many, many years.


What's New from Penn? -

Torque Series

International Two Speed and Single Speed Reels

Light Line Internationals


We do try to have the best prices.
We're so sure of that, we back up our words with
30 day price protection!

What's New?

Torque & 12 VS and 12 VSX - IN STOCK, FINALLY!

We'll be posting specifications and more images of the new reels today and tomorrow. Have patience, the details will be coming...

 

New Penn Custom Shop - Click Here to View the Program

 


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PENN INTERNATIONAL - BIG GAME REELS
The Great American Reel Company - Penn Fishing Tackle

These are the reels that define the craft. For big game and long range enthusiasts, you can own no better gear than these products - they define the art. Penn Internationals are totally uncompromising in their strength and material integrity. They represent a true "lifetime" purchase, with excellent parts availability - worldwide, and tournament grade performance.

Penn has created some exciting new products and refined some of our favorites over the past few years. Their International line benefits from improved drag performance.  The new polished drags are smoother in operation and capable of enhanced performance over extended fights. Their new and redesigned reels are also much improved in freespool performance. Internationals are no longer just designed as trolling reels, they now offer great rail performance for flylining a bait and even casting in the hands of a skilled angler.

For decades Penn has defined the craft of sportfishing. That tradition has not changed, in fact it's become even stronger. Unlike imported product lines, Penn does support their gear through long term parts availability. That's one major distinguishing feature of Penn reels and others (like the much over-hyped, profit pushed stuff offered by a bicycle company from Japan). Penn reels offer much better drag performance (proven fact), much better parts availability (proven fact), much better anodizing for a nicer finish appearance over time (proven fact). Buy American quality, buy a Penn.


In specific terms, without the smoke and mirror hype, how are the Penn International Series reels different than the Japanese competition? There are several significant differences that most consumers never have the opportunity to learn given competing manufacturer and retailer profit based hype. Penn has always been known to produce rock-solid products that operate in a bullet proof fashion. They have always been reliable, durable and strong, but much of their real beauty lies on the inside. They never operated with the "built-in obsolescence" mentality of the imports. Before getting into the products, we'll first focus a bit on what you are buying when you purchase a Penn you own something that will catch fish, long term.

It all begins with the frame and side plates. Penn International V-Series frames, sideplates and spools are precision machined from solid forgings of a high-strength, but lightweight aircraft grade aluminum alloy. No half graphite or plastic bridge cover, just high-strength alloy. This is a big game fishing reel, plastic covers just don't offer the same strength. It's what one well advertised Japanese competitor does to save costs, but it ultimately costs you the consumer...

Internal components are crafted in an even more rigorous manner than the frames, after all, they're the guts of an International that will separate the proverbial men from the boys. International gears begin life on a Swiss-made "Gear Hobber" where stainless gear blanks are precision machined to tolerances that literally meet NASA grade standards. Compare gears on Penn Internationals to ANY other big game reel and you'll find that Penn's quality and durability outmatch the competition. It's almost an embarrassing comparison. The image on the right shows a Penn 80VSW's gears compared to the well advertised Japanese 130 class reel. The Penn 80 has gears 44% larger on the low end and 54% larger on the high-speed gear than what shimano offers on their 130! Penn's 130 gears simply embarrass them even more! It's like comparing an old Datsu to a F350 Super-Duty, not quite a fair fight...and that's the whole point of this discussion.

Just as important as the main gears, is the one-piece spindle and pinion gears. The International spindle and high-speed pinion gear are machined from a solid piece of high-strength stainless steel allow. The low speed pinion is also machined from the same material. It's then permanently pressed onto the spindle. The competition simply keys their pinions to one another, as well as to the drag palate! They actually expect a SMALL pin of stainless steel to withstand the enormous sheer strength to which these pieces are subjected when fighting a large gamefish. The Penn International is bullet-proof, as strong as they can be made, with long term performance at the forefront of design considerations.


 

The Torque is a ground breaking new reel from Penn, and it's garnered much publicity by virtue of it's unique design and incredible cranking power.  The full compliment of Torque reels are now available!

What makes this reel different? All star drag reels have pretty much followed a 1930's patented reel design made by Penn. The Torque is a whole new direction. The Torque series of reels incorporate an integrated side plate (ISP) that serves as the basis for their design. The side plate integrates the components into one rigid assembly. As a result the reels can achieve super-high drag capabilities with fewer parts and greater strength and tighter tolerances than a traditional reel. When the drag is increased the side plate absorbs the load, without any binding or alignment problems. Gears, pinions and handle maintain perfect alignment no matter how heavy the load! That's just part of the reason for the buzz this reel is generating. It's powerful, with a gear that dwarfs the offshore manufactured "competition" in terms of size, strength and power. The reel has a 6.3:1 retrieve rate, AND it's powerful when it comes to cranking in a fish. This is a reel that's made for Spectra, it was designed with the capabilities of the "super" lines in mind. It's "over-built," for good reason. The Penn design team knew it would be fished hard, so they built the Torque with hard use in mind.

Penn Torque Series

The new Penn Torque series of reels offer a big change in reel design. Penn and most other reel manufacturers base star drag reels on Penn's 1933 patent in which a bridge plate was used to mount the gear stud and main gear. Things have evolved since that time, machining and materials have advanced, and reel design can now reflect these advancements through some creative thinking. The innovative folks at Penn came up with a better idea, sketched out on a napkin during lunch... From that sketch came a new patent. The Torque series of reels incorporate an integrated side plate (ISP) that serves as the basis for their design. The side plate integrates the components into one rigid assembly. As a result the reels can achieve super-high drag capabilities with fewer parts and greater strength and tighter tolerances than a traditional reel. When the drag is increased the side plate absorbs the load, without any binding or alignment problems. Gears, pinions and handle maintain perfect alignment no matter how heavy the load!

Traditional bridge designs do not lend themselves well to high speed gearing as the increased load often distorts and misaligns the gear stud. Some manufacturers add some "slop" into the gear studs, for a semi-floating alignment (at the sacrifice of misalignment). With Penn's new design pinions and gears are unaffected by force and load so alignment with the pinion is consistent. The new design allows for an OVERSIZED high speed gear for a unique combination of power and speed.

Speaking of gears...

In the photo above you can see a comparison of gear sizes, an interesting comparison. The large gear on the right is the Penn Torque gear. It's huge, and made from hard and strong stainless steel. The skinny gear on the left is from a shimano Torset (er I mean Torsa, a reel we've been making fun of for some time now...). Penn describes the gear on the left as "a competitor's multi-cam $700 lever drag reel." They also go on to describe "when we went to measure the hardness, "they were so soft we couldn't even measure it on the same scale as the Penn gear." The gear pictured in the center is just as soft as the Torset's, and also 40% smaller in thickness than the Penn. The overseas gears just don't cut it, when they are compared to the USA made product.

Penn introduced two lever drag versions of the original star drag Torques in 2008 and in 2011 they improved the original star drag reels, making them lighter and improving the casting characteristics.

2011 - New Penn Torque Star Drag Series

It's always like Christmas here when new gear we've been waiting on comes into our stock. With Penn finally producing some new much anticipated reels Christmas came early, with both the new Torque star drags and International 12's available now.

Penn's Torque star drag reels feature machined and anodized aluminum body and sideplates, with lightweight forged aluminum spools. Their main and pinion gears are made from Stainless steel, and utilize the Versa-Drag system for custom tuning the drag curve of the reels. To aid casting, they have 7 sealed Stainless steal ball bearings, and use a live spindle system for a truly free floating spool. The reels all have an instant anti-reverse with silent back up ratchet. You have a three position adjustable bait clicker for more precise handling of bait. The clicker can be adjusted by turning the knurled knob right beneath the clicker. Another nice feature of the new Torque reels is their spool marking. Simple thing, but useful, as the three markings let you know when you have 1/3, 2/3 or a full spool of line on the reel. They provide a benchmark for backing your Spectra or other braided line with mono, or topshotting.

 

On the larger 40 size you have switchable harness lugs. You also have some options, with Penn's Versa-Gear accessories. You can change your gear ratio from 6:1 to 4.8:1 or 5.4:1 for true flexibility. It's not a two speed reel, but similarly to Tiburon's old Quick Change system, you can customize your reel for different applications through a simple gear change procedure. The reels come standard with 6:1 gearing, optional gear kits can be ordered from us as they become available. As of 07/11 the new gear kits (all stainless steel) are available. The kits run $49.95.

 
Model# Ratio Inches Per Turn Ratio Inches Per Turn Ratio Inches Per Turn
 
TRQ12 6.0:1 28" 5.4:1 25" 4.8:1 23"
TRQ15 28" 25" 23"
TRQ25 32" 29" 26"
TRQ30 40" 36" 32"
TRQ40 40" 36" 32"
Model Mono Cap. (yds/lb) Braid Cap. (yds/lb) Bearings Max Drag Gear Ratio* Line Retrieve Weight (oz) Price
TRQ12G 360/10 • 260/12 • 230/15 525/15 • 420/20 • 320/30 7+1 25 lbs 6.1:1 28 16.6 $399.95
TRQ12B 360/10 • 260/12 • 230/15 525/15 • 420/20 • 320/30 7+1 25 lbs 6.1:1 28 16.6 $399.95
TRQ15G 320/12 • 280/15 • 190/20 500/20 • 380/30 • 270/50 7+1 25 lbs 6.1:1 28 16.9 $399.95
TRQ15B 320/12 • 280/15 • 190/20 500/20 • 380/30 • 270/50 7+1 25 lbs 6.1:1 28 16.9 $399.95
TRQ25G 320/20 • 290/25 • 220/30 650/30 • 450/50 • 370/65 7+1 25 lbs 6.1:1 29 19.5 $429.95
TRQ25B 320/20 • 290/25 • 220/30 650/30 • 450/50 • 370/65 7+1 25 lbs 6.1:1 29 19.5 $429.95
TRQ30G 440/20 • 300/30 • 250/40 625/50 • 500/65 • 440/80 7+1 25 lbs 6.1:1 40 21.9 $449.95
TRQ30B 440/20 • 300/30 • 250/40 625/50 • 500/65 • 440/80 7+1 25 lbs 6.1:1 40  21.9 $449.95
TRQ40G 350/30 • 300/40 • 220/50 725/50 • 600/65 • 525/80 7+1 25 lbs 6.1:1 40 22.3 $449.95
TRQ40B 350/30 • 300/40 • 220/50 725/50 • 600/65 • 525/80 7+1 25 lbs 6.1:1 40 22.3 $449.95
* Note, the reels come in the gear ratio listed above, alternate gear kits are available to modify your retrieve rate.
Black and gold models available. “B” and “G” in model number reference black and gold cosmetics respectively.
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Spectra Spooling
- select the reel model using the drop-down menu above. Then, select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus. Select the length option below and rigging style. Questions, give us a call or zap over an email 

- NO CHARGE selections in blue fields below
- Option in RED at increased costs
FREE Spectra Spooling 300 yds $00.00
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test
Mono Manufacturer  for topshot
Mono Test for topshot
Rigging Style
Fluorocarbon Leader for Knotless Rigging Please email or call for options if you'd like to Fluorocarbon instead of mono for your topshot.
Optional Spectra Spooling up to 500 yds $29.99
Optional
JB Hollow Core: 
Select test below (JB 60#, 80#, 100#) at additional charge JB 130 hollow no additional charge.
$30.00
Optional Sato Knotless Rigging
must also select Hollow Core Spectra above and select appropriate line below (JB 60, 80 & 130# option Select Jerry Brown Hollow Core Spectra) - Select Spectra length above, and JB Hollow Core option below
$20.00

 

PENN Lever Drag Torque
Penn  released their Torque, the 300LD. in March of '08. This innovative design will be something the marlin guys drool after. Powerful and precise, these are the characteristics that come to mind when you first put your hands on the reel. It is a unique design for a leverdrag reel, and it offers very good freespool performance, useful for tossing a live bait to a turned on marlin. Unlike most leverdrags, the 300LD uses a traditional drag stack. Instead of a large single disc, Penn uses a new patented (Versa-Drag) featuring a large diameter, STACKED multi-drag cartridge incorporating five active drag surfaces for an incredibly wide and smooth drag range with minimal force exerted on the reel. There's no lateral load on the bearings or handle with this unique design. Further, you have a GREAT range of smooth drag available, from 4#'s all the way up to 32#'s!!! Add to that the fact that the drag totally disengages at the freespool setting, for better casting qualities.
Yes, this is an expensive reel, but it's also innovative, well built, and incorporates Penn's best design work without the accounting guys controlling the engineers and machinists. It's one fine reel and will appeal to those looking for a rugged, strong, refined reel that's made without compromise.

In January 2009 Penn finally shipped the 100LD, a smaller brother to the 300 described above. The magnetic cast control feature was taken off on the LD version of the 100, and it's in all respects similar in design and construction to the 300LD.

 

Model Capacity
Mono (yds)
Capacity
Spectra
Bearings Max
Drag
Gear Ratio Line Retrieve
per Crank (")
Weight
in ounces
Price
100LD 400 @ 15# 550 @ 30# 5 BB/1RB 25# 6.2:1 35 26 est $559
300LD 360 @ 30# 360 @ 80# 5 BB/1RB 32# 6.3:1 48 36 est $599

 

Price includes FREE mono spooling, (almost free) Spectra, reel skin and shipping within USA.

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEEKLY SPECIALS!!! We've got a deal on the Torque reels posted NOW!

Qty:    Please add item to cart
Spectra Spooling
- select the reel model using the drop-down menu above. Then, select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus. Select the length option below and rigging style. Questions, give us a call or zap over an email 

- NO CHARGE selections in blue fields below
- Option in RED at increased costs
FREE Spectra Spooling 300 yds $00.00
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test
Mono Manufacturer  for topshot
Mono Test for topshot
Rigging Style
Fluorocarbon Leader for Knotless Rigging Please email or call for options if you'd like to Fluorocarbon instead of mono for your topshot.
Optional Spectra Spooling up to 500 yds $29.99
Optional
JB Hollow Core: 
Select test below (JB 60#, 80#, 100#) at additional charge JB 130 hollow no additional charge.
$30.00
Optional Sato Knotless Rigging
must also select Hollow Core Spectra above and select appropriate line below (JB 60, 80 & 130# option Select Jerry Brown Hollow Core Spectra) - Select Spectra length above, and JB Hollow Core option below
$20.00
 


Penn International V Series Two Speed Reels

The New V series reels from Penn incorporate several enhancements that make them even better performers than they were over the past decades of record setting use. The new models incorporate Penn's more modern push button shifter, more durable and higher capacity drags, improved ergonomics in terms of their handle, and a few other things you'll be hard pressed to see or feel until the time comes to put the new reel to a real test. Let's just say, these are the best reels Penn has ever made, and they set new standards in terms of performance, durability and reliability.

Personally, I have to admit to having a true fondness for fishing my Newell and Penn International reels. I own my share of Avet reels and love them too.  And I lust after owning a Tiburon. When I dream about big game fishing, there's no doubt a Penn International is in the picture.  For good reason, Penn Internationals define the class in big game fishing.

The new Penn International V two speed is available in two gear options.  You'll notice that the reel has now gone topless! The 16 features an open top design for easier bait fishing and for clearing bird's nests (that never happens to us, but for someone else it's a good thing...).  The reel is enhanced from the older model in terms of the shift mechanism.  Gone are the days of the push button / pull handle program.  It's a true push button and twist button design for easy and effortless use.  The 16's are available in two gear options a high speed and a higher torque version.  Of course the new Penn was made with tournament fishing in mind, IGFA 16# class, but with Spectra spooling the new 16 is a dandy 40-60# performer.

The folks at Penn have been listening, and they've built exactly what we've been wanting to see. It's narrow, topless and tough! The new 30VSX and 50VSX will become one of the most desired long range reels on the market. If you're going after 200# + tuna you'll appreciate what these new reels have to offer.

The new Penn 30VSX & 50VSX have been extensively field tested, here in CA aboard a couple long range boats, as well as Mexico and the East Coast. These reels have been engineered to achieve high drag settings while maintaining an appropriate and smooth drag curve throughout the entire range of the drag lever. The drag is predictable, you won't be surprised with a line-busting increase of pressure over just a couple degrees push of the lever. The drag curve on this reel works like it should, with a fairly consistent increase in drag pressure all along its lever's arc. This makes the reel "angler friendly" in operation. There are no surprises, just strong reliable performance...made for taking advantage of the unique properties of Spectra lines.

For the trolling application, and for use off a kite, the wide version of the 30's and 50's make a lot of sense. You gain greater line capacity, and of course with the new drags from Penn you have the ability to bump up the line test and fish heavier tests, which demand a bit more room on a reel. The 30VSW and 50VSW have all the right features to make you comfortable putting them to the test of big game fishing. I do look at these reels more from a trolling standpoint, rather than rail fishing which the narrower versions do so well. The larger mid-size 70 is a bit of a cross-over, with line capacity like an 80 and weight more like a 50 wide. It's found great favor here on the long range side of things, as a kite reel and rail use cow reel for the larger 300# class yellowfin.

The new 80 series International incorporates all the enhancements Penn has been offering in their newest reels. The new Dura-Drags will offer improved long term performance (and the old system was darn good as it was!). There's a new more comfortable handle, much nicer shifting mechanism, even some freespool for guys trying to fish a bait. The new reels from Penn are excellent, and they demonstrate just how well the folks from Penn have been listening to fishermen!

New for 2011 - the return of Penn's legendary 12!

 

The new 12 is made in both forms, the light line specialty VS and our West Coast favored VSX high drag capability version. The new 12 is typical USA produced Penn, it's a tank. Not the lightest 2 speed on the market, but no doubt it's one of the most robustly and well tested pieces ever produced. There are some unique features on the new reel, chief among them is the variable clicker feature, a wonderful things for guys bait fishing, drift fishing. Simply rotate the knurled piece under the clicker for greater or lesser resistance from the clicker. The handle is also longer than you'd think would come on a reel of this size, but it makes great sense given the heavy applications and big fish intentions of this fine piece of machining. Penn did a great job on this new International.


Penn International Specifications
 

 

MODEL

MONO CAPACITY TYPICAL LONG RANGE RIGGING W/~100-200 YD TOPSHOT BEARINGS MAX DRAG @STRIKE GEARING LINE RETRIEVE PER CRANK - HIGH SPEED - INCHES LINE RETRIEVE PER CRANK - LOW GEAR WEIGHT IN OUNCES PRICE
Torque 12 230/15# 320/30
no topper
7+1 25# 6.1:1 28   16.6 $399.99
Torque 15 280/15# 320/30
no topper
7+1 25# 6.1:1 28   16.9 $399.99
Torque 25 320/20# 320/30
no topper
7+1 25# 6.1:1 29   19.5 $429.99
Torque
30
300/30# 320/30
no topper
7+1 25# 6.1:1 32   21.9 $449.99
Torque 40 300/40# 320/30
no topper
7+1 25# 6.1:1 32   22.3 $449.99
Torque 100LD 260/15# 310/40# 5 + 1RB 25 6.2 35   26 est $559.99
Torque 300LD 360/30# 300/80# 5 + 1RB 32 6.3 48   36 est $599.99
12VS 875/12# 1075/30#
750/50#
no topper
4 10# 5.3 & 3.3:1 40 25 32 $499.99
12VSX 300/40# 750/50#
625/65#
no topper
4 20# 5.01 & 2.5:1 38 15 33 $499.99
16VS 1000/16# 500/65#
300/80#
4 10# 5.3 & 2:1 15 36 41 $499.99
16VSX 1000/16# 500/65#
300/80#
4 28# 4.25 & 1.7:1 36 15 41 $499.99
30VSX
Narrow Topless
525/30#
320/50#
775/80# OR
550/135#
25'# TOPSHOT
4 35# 3.8 & 1.6:1   15 60 $549.99
30VSW 900/30# 500/80# OR
300/135#
100 yd + of 60-80# TOPSHOT
4 28# 3.8 & 1.6:1 37 15 58 $549.99
50VSX
Narrow Topless
500/50#
330/80#
500/135#
80-100# TOPSHOT
4 45# 3.1 & 1.3:1 14   75 $599.99 
50VSW 850/50# 500/135#
80-100# TOPSHOT
4 30# 3.1 & 1.3:1 34 14 73 $599.99 
70VS 600/80# 700/135#
100# TOPSHOT
4 35# 3.1 & 1.4:1 39 18 100 $699.99
80VSX 950/80# 1000/200#
100-150# TOPSHOT
4 40# 3 & 1.4:1 43 19 111 $799.99
  130VSX 950/130# 2975/200#
25' 150# TOPSHOT
4 40# 2.1 & 1.2:1 38 21 176 $1199.99

 

CHARKBAIT SPECIAL OFFER

Penn International Rigged Your Way

There's no better way to prepare your new International for fishing that laying on some Izorline Spectra with a mono top-shot.

 

 

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Spectra Spooling
- select the reel model using the drop-down menu above. Then, select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus. Select the length option below and rigging style. Questions, give us a call or zap over an email 

- NO CHARGE selections in blue fields below
- Option in RED at increased costs
FREE Spectra Spooling 300 yds $00.00
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test
Mono Manufacturer  for topshot
Mono Test for topshot
Rigging Style
Fluorocarbon Leader for Knotless Rigging Please email or call for options if you'd like to Fluorocarbon instead of mono for your topshot.
Optional Spectra Spooling up to 500 yds $29.99
Optional
JB Hollow Core: 
Select test below (JB 60#, 80#, 100#) at additional charge JB 130 hollow no additional charge.
$30.00
Optional Sato Knotless Rigging
must also select Hollow Core Spectra above and select appropriate line below (JB 60, 80 & 130# option Select Jerry Brown Hollow Core Spectra) - Select Spectra length above, and JB Hollow Core option below
$20.00
 

 

 

Light Line Penn Internationals

Penn International 965 and 975  (Star Drag) Penn's got the pulse of the U.S. angler down pat, like no other reel manufacturer out there.  They don't discontinue lines and bring out stuff all that often.   But, when they do come in with a new product, you can be sure it's the "right stuff." Penn's finally introduced the culmination of the 900 series, the new 975.   With this introduction you now have International quality for all your lighter line casting needs.   with the legendary Penn International quality and performance you'd expect from the world's most prestigious tackle manufacturer.  Now you can fish an International  International line to a whole new world of light line fishing. The reels are perfect for light line fishing, they're compact, and built with the famous International level of quality, and performance. The product features: forged, machined aluminum frames, spool and side plates; corrosion resistant anodized gold finish; stainless steel high speed gears; sealed stainless steel ball bearings; oversized multi-disc HT 100 drags; 3 level centrifugal brake casting control...

 

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Penn 965 $219.99
Penn 975 levelwind $259.99
Penn 975 CS non-levelwind $259.99
 

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Take advantage of our RIGGED YOUR WAY SPECIAL - details below.... 
 

Penn 975LD (Lever Drag)

Penn's lever drag 975 has been on the market for a few years now and the performance under pressure has been great.  Folks who have bought and fished the reel all say that it casts great, and fishes even better. If you're looking for a 20# reel, like having a levelwind for the application intended and wanted a lever-drag, you're going to fall head over heels for this reel.  Penn's done a great job of producing a lever-drag with good freespool and casting.  There's no reel that's right for all applications, but Penn sure does try to make a lot of folks happy by offering relevant revisions to some successful themes.  The new 975LD is a great addition to an already terrific reel, now available in three configurations (975, 975CS, 975LD).

The popular 975 leverdrag benefited from the introduction of a non-levelwind version, just what we've been wishing for since the reel was introduced. Now we have a topless non-levelwind version of this terrific reel. Casting performance is excellent, drags are capable, quality of manufacture is very good. Again the new owners of Penn are demonstrating that they know what anglers demand, and they're committed to building the right gear for our applications.

Several years ago Beth here at our shop used a  975 that that I bought for her with great success, even with bluefin in the 50# range. We rigged her up with 300 yards of 30# Izor Spectra and topshot of 20# P-line. It's been her "go to" rig for a few years now, used on the big boats and La Paz. The leverdrag reel is even better given it's more precise drag performance! So, now we've got an LD from Penn that offers bait anglers the type of reel they've been requesting for several years. A quality light line leverdrag without the encumbrance of a levelwind.

 

 

Take advantage of our RIGGED YOUR WAY SPECIAL. 
WE'LL RIG YOUR NEW 975LD WITH IZORLINE SPECTRA BACKING, AND ADD YOUR TOP-SHOT.  YOUR REEL WILL BE RIGGED AND READY TO FISH! Please order below with your spooling requirement specified.

CHARKBAIT SPECIAL OFFER

Penn International Rigged Your Way

There's no better way to prepare your new International for fishing that laying on some Izorline Spectra with a mono top-shot.

 

 

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Rigged Your Way Spectra Spooling
- select the reel model using the drop-down menu above. Then, select your spooling requirements: Spectra and mono using drop-down menus. Select the length option below.  We don't use the cheap stuff, only first rate true American made SPECTRA not no-name "braid."
300 Yards Spectra Spooling FREE - (or darn close to it!) $00.01
500 Yards Spectra Spooling (limited topshot) $29.99
Spectra MFG
Spectra Test
Mono Topshot Test
Mono Manufacturer

 

 

 


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Order Processing
& Shipping

Office Hours:
8AM-5PM
Monday-Friday

(office closed on major holidays and weekends)

Staff: Mark, Leeana, Paul, Nadiya & Tom

Phone Toll Free
1-877-424-2751
1-714-840-4500
fax: 714-846-0032

Mailing Address:
CharkBait Sportfishing
16561 Bolsa Chica St. #105
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Please also use this address for sending reels for service.

If you are trying to reach us after 5pm weekdays or weekends, our Huntington Beach shop staff can assist. *
1-800-823-4243*
 

Please note: We're closed major holidays, both our offices and our shops.
New Years, Easter, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas.

 

ONLINE SALES & SERVICE CONTACTS
Click on one of the characters below to email us.

Retail Shops

Open 7 days a week

Huntington Beach
CharkBait Store

Winter Hours

Monday  9AM-5PM
Tuesday-Friday 9AM-6PM
Saturday 10AM-6PM
Sunday 10am-5pm

Huntington National
Shopping Center
16561 Bolsa Chica St. #105
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
1-714-846-6452

Staff: Manager
 John Hazlett,
Beta - Asst.Mgr.,
Blake
& Sergey
Virtual Visit Video
Store Map

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San Diego
CharkBait Store
Winter Hours
Monday  10AM-5PM
Tuesday-Friday 9AM-6PM
Saturday 9AM-6PM
Sunday 10am-5pm


Midway Village
Shopping Center

3166 Midway Dr. #101
San Diego, CA 92110
1-619-224-1112

Staff: Manager
Mike Eslinger
 Erik Asst.Mgr.,
Megan, Colin
& Zeke
Virtual Visit Video
Store Map

 

Product Info&Sales

Mark
Product Advice & Technical Assistance

(owner/operator)
(Mon-Fri)

Offshore Private Boating & Long Range
Technical Sales

John
Technical Help

(Wed-Sun)

Inshore, Offshore, Long Range
Private Boating

Beta
Local Fishing Assistance

(off Wed. & Sunday)

Inshore & Offshore  Private Boating
 Expertise
Customer
Support


Paul
Order Status & Shipping
(Mon-Fri)

Inshore, Mid Range Offshore
Customer Support

Leeana

Invoicing
& Billing Questions

(Mon-Fri)

Gets seasick, never fishes, but she's a wiz at 'puters & IPhones...
(world record holder for Angry Bird game)
Customer Support

Tom
Shipping & Tracking

(Mon-Fri)

Inshore Private Boating & Long Range

skype us @ CharkBait-USA 

Skypen wir. Senden Sie uns ein eMail mit Ihren Kontaktinformationen und zur zeitlichen Planung der Kontaktaufnahme.

Skype мы. Пошлите электронную почту для данных по контакта и к контакту план-графика.

Skype nous.
La Marque de Courrier ιlectronique pour notre compte appelle et programmer le temps.

Skype εμείς. Στείλετε το ηλεκτρονικό ταχυδρομείο για τα στοιχεία επαφής και στην επαφή προγράμματος.

Skype noi. Trasmetta il email per informazioni di contatto ed al contatto di programma.

Skype私達。連絡先情報のためのそしてスケジュールの接触への電子メールを送りなさい。

Skype nosotros. Envνe el email para la informaciσn de contacto y al contacto del horario.

As a means to reduce spam, we change the above incoming email addresses regularly. 
Please don't bother adding them to your address book.  
We do apologize for any inconvenience this policy creates. But, it's the only way we've found to post an email address on-line and not receive so many solicitations from some family member of a deceased "Nigerian" leader trying to move great sums of $ out of the country...


Thanks for visiting and supporting...
CharkBait! Internet Sportfishing


Please check our customer satisfaction ratings!
We're AAA rated, the best in the business. Quite a contrast from our "competition"...

City of Huntington Beach Business License: A179880, A207574

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The CharkBait name, logos and other content of this website are trademarked
™
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Infringement upon our legal rights to exclusivity of use will be vigorously prosecuted. That's a promise.


CharkBait makes no guarantee on merchandise, product safety or suitability beyond those claims offered by the respective manufacturers. We only offer products that we believe in. CharkBait maintains a significant inventory of the products we represent, that saves shipping time for our clients, and proves our belief in the products we represent. We stock the gear we sell, we don't depend upon a third party to handle your order.  Your order with CharkBait is given personal attention. 

We do not provide any personal information regarding our visitors and clients to anyone. That's our privacy policy. We do have banner advertising on many pages.  We are the host for that service, the ads reside on our server. We do utilize "cookies" in order to increase user friendliness and functionality of this site. Cookies are required for building your "shopping cart." Bottom line, CharkBait respects our visitors and clients. 

We maintain the site daily, but please don't hold us liable for tyyppooographical errors or price changes which are beyond our control.  All transactions are confirmed prior to shipment.  All opinions expressed are those of the author, you can take 'em or leave 'em.  Shoes and shirts are not required for service. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.  I think that about covers it.