| Model | Bearings | Braid Line Capacity (yd./lb.) | Gear Ratio | Max Drag (lbs.) | Mono Capacity (yd./lb.) | Recover Rate | Retrieve | Reel Size | Weight (oz.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAII3000 | 9 | 250/15 180/20 130/30 | 6.2:1 | 15 | 200/8 165/10 120/12 | 35" | Interchangeable | 3000 | 10.1 |
| CLAII4000 | 9 | 360/15 260/20 185/30 | 6.2:1 | 15 | 270/8 220/10 165/12 | 35" | Interchangeable | 4000 | 10.6 |
| CLAII5000 | 9 | 420/20 300/30 240/40 | 5.6:1 | 20 | 225/12 200/15 135/20 | 38" | Interchangeable | 5000 | 16 |
REVIEWS
3 Reviews
CMJ0129
Good, lightweight and strong reel in the 3000 to 4000 size. The slow oscillation level line feature lays braided line on the spool very evenly and makes it great for long casting. Pair with a medium to moderate 6'8" to 7'6" inshore rod with micro-guides and you have a lightweight, sensitive, long casting setup! I have a 3000 size on a custom 7'2" Rod Geek carbon blank (St Croix) with MicroWave guides. The price is steep for this reel but Penn stands behind their gear and with proper care, will last a lifetime. If it were at a better price for what's under the hood, I'd rate it 5 of 5 stars
Bk fisherman
Smooth reel. Not as smooth as the Shimano Stratic. Strong for its size.
Salmon King
I purchased this reel primarily for the size. I like a big reel for the grip and significant ease in retrieval when I have a real angry 25-30 lb salmon fighting me . Summation , I bank fish 75% of the time. Overall, a nice, smooth, and great casting reel. I am going to give this a shot on steelhead soon. Ya it's like towing a 2 door Nissan car using a Semi truck. Due to its size it takes just a pinch of time to dial the reel in to cast & retreive. Compared to my Okuma Ceymar C65 the Penn is just a bit better in my very large hands. I am going to buy the Penn Penn Battle III BTL II 8000 in a week. Any suggestions are welcome.
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