PENN Squall II Star Drag Fishing Reel, Size 30

from Adam P

I use this reel for medium duty bottom fishing and it does a great job. Plenty of drag, and the the drag adjustments are precise. We have caught everything from red snapper to bull sharks, and this little tank of a reel hasn't missed a beat.

from West Coast Fishing

Great real. Easy to cast sardines or other live baits. No backlash so far. The drag is good enough for many pelagic species. My only wish for the reel is to have a larger line capacity. Overall - this is a great reel - light and strong for California yellowtail or local tuna.

from Reel Reaction Charters

Squall II has excellent drag, durability and line capacities for most types of inshore fishing. They are even strong enough to tackle coastal sharks (6-8ft).

from Bloodworm1

Got these reels to light line live bait fish in NC, and they have been excellent. Fast, light weight and perfect drag range for small treble hook fishing, king mackerel never had a chance!

from La Grua

I have uses my penn squall II every day on charter since receiving in the mail and it has been fantastic. The first day I used it I took my customers out and caught a 35lb cobia. It has a super smooth drag and a fast retrieve to keep up with all the changes in direction the fish did during our ...