Penn Gold Label Series International V Two Speed Mono Reel (1000-Yards, 16-Pound) Review
Penn Gold Label Series International V Two Speed Mono Reel (1000-Yards, 16-Pound) Feature
- Full metal body and sideplate keep precise gear alignment under heavy loads
- Quick-Shift - patented 2-speed system easily shifts into high or low gear
- Push-To-Turn preset knob eliminates accidental changes to the drag
- Dura Drag washers virtually eliminate hesitation, even under extreme drag settings
- Ratcheted drag lever prevents ?drag creep? caused by hours of trolling and vibrations
Long considered the gold standard of big game fishing reels, Gold Label International V-Series Lever Drag Reels offer some of the most advanced and reliable fish-fighting performances worldwide. V-Series Reels feature full metal bodies with ergonomically designed and contoured one-piece, aluminum machined frames and oversized power handles for exceptional cranking power and strength. Capable of landing any fish in the deep, the V-Series Reels have been designed and constructed with real-life input and feedback from countless anglers, captains, and professional mates worldwide--leading to reels that feature state-of-the-art technologies for deep water fishing, and making them the some of the most reliable and angler-friendly reels on the market.
Key performance features on the Gold Label International V-Series 16VS Reel include a ratcheted lever drag system that eliminates 'drag creep' caused by hours of trolling and diesel engine vibration. The ratcheted lever ensures that the amount of drag being used when a fish is hooked is consistent with the amount that you have preset. In addition, the reel is equipped with Dura-Drag, one of the most reliable and durable drags available that make snapped lines, jerky drags, pulled hooks, and hesitations a distant memory. The 2-speed reel features an easy to use Quick Shift system that engages automatically with a deliberate bump of the shift button for low-speed or a spin of the shift knob for high-speed and can be performed without letting go of the handle. A favorite among skippers, the Push-to-Turn preset drag system prevents 'unknowing anglers' from accidentally adjusting the drag when backs are turned. Additional features that distinguish the 16VS from other reels in its size class include four stainless steel ball bearings, a loud ratchet alarm, and a Braid Ready design that can handle the additional strain that braided lines can put on a reel.
The 16VS Reel has a mono capacity of 1000 yards/16 pounds, a braid capacity of 525 yards/80 pounds, and a topshot capacity of 50 yards/60 pounds. The reel's gear ratio is 5.3:1 on high and 2:1 on low and the line retrieve is 45 inches per crank on high and 17 inches per crank on low. Weighing in a 41 ounces, the 16VS is the smallest in the lineup of Gold Label International V-Series reels from Penn. Backed by a 1-year warranty, the 16VS is a reel that is worth its weight in gold, delivering reliability, durability, and performance you can count on for years of trolling.
Features:
- Ratcheted lever to eliminate "drag-creep"
- Push-To-Turn preset knob prevents accidental drag changes
- Full Metal Body--one-piece machined aluminum frame and side-plates
- Ergonomically designed and contoured frame shape
- Oversized power handle
- Four Stainless Steel ball bearings
- Loud ratchet alarm
- Braid Ready to handle the strain that braided lines put on a reel.
- Dura-Drag
- Quick Shift
Specifications:
- Mono Capacity: 1000 yards/16 pounds
- Braid Capacity: 525 yards/80 pounds
- Topshot Capacity: 50 yards/60 pounds
- Gear Ratio: 5.3:1--high; 2:1--low
- Line Retrieve Per Crank: 45 inches--high; 17 inches--low
- Weight: 41 ounces
Dura-Drag:
Setting a new standard for performance, reliability, and durability, Dura-Drag is designed to endure frequent and heavy use without breaking down, to withstand the high levels of heat generated during big game battles, and to provide smoother start-ups and more consistent drag pressures. Dura-Drag contains a Phenolic bonding agent to prevent breakdown of the material and to provide a barrier to water damage. The Dura Drag is then treated with a special formula that improves drag performance, prevents water damage, and provides the drag with a silky, smooth feel from the initial start-up through the entire drag run. Dura-Drag delivers smoother start-ups and more consistent drag pressures thanks to the lack of an initial drag-pressure surge common in other drag materials. The Dura-Drag performance translates into fewer pulled hooks, broken lines, hesitations, and jerky drags, and eliminates the need for anglers to change their International drag washers after long fights with big game fish.
Quick Shift:
Penn's Quick Shift is one of the easiest and most angler-friendly two-speed features on the market. Quick Shift engages automatically with a deliberate bump of the shift button for low-speed or a spin of the shift knob for high-speed and can be performed without letting go of the handle.
Manufacturer Warranty
1-year limited
About Penn Fishing Tackle Company:
The Penn Fishing Tackle Company has been at the forefront of modern reel design and production since Otto Henze founded it in 1932. Penn takes pride in the fact that millions of experienced anglers around the world use Penn products every day.
Warranty Specifications:
Penn Fishing Tackle Mfg. Co. warrants its Products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damage or malfunctions caused by accident, abuse or normal expected wear.
The flagship of the Penn International® Lever Drag family of reels, the International V-Series raises the gold standard for offshore anglers. The International® V reels offer the most advanced and reliable fish-fighting performance in the world, with an ergonomically designed, contoured, one-piece machined frame, and unbelievable cranking power and strength. Distinctive pure gold color separates Penn from the impostors.
