The PENN International VS series is designed for high line capacity typically desired by anglers fishing monofilament. Precision machined from high-strength, lightweight, aircraft grade aluminum in their Philadelphia machining center. Penn's experienced crew has been designing and producing durable, high-quality reels in this facility since 1932. The fully machined 2-speed stainless steel gear train is the biggest in the business. The Dura-Drag system results in a smoother start up and virtually eliminates hesitation, even under extreme drag settings. alignment under heavy loads.
Developed and incorporated into the International V-Series Lever Drag reels are features such as a ratcheted lever to eliminate "drag creep" caused by hours of trolling and diesel engine vibration, the easiest and most reliable two-speed shifting mechanism, the push-to-turn preset that helps keep at bay unknowing guests or charters from "adjusting" the drag unbeknownst to the mates and captains. Penn offers their appreciation to the countless anglers, charter boat captains, and professional mates that prompted the development of these features.
International V-Series Lever Drag reels have long been considered the Gold standard of big game fishing reels, offering the most advanced and reliable fish-fighting performance in the world. With an ergonomically designed and contoured one-piece machined frame and side-plates, and unbelievable cranking power and strength, International V-Series reels ( whether VSX models or VS models ) are capable of landing any fish. The five VS models range in size from the light-tackle 12VS to the brawny 80VSW.
Features:
- MADE IN USA
- Fully machined aluminum frame and side plates
- 100% Stainless Steel gear train
- Quick Shift 2 Speed System
- Dura-Drag System
- Push-to-Turn preset knob
- Ratcheted Lever prevents "drag creep" caused by hours of trolling and vibrations
- Aircraft grade shielded stainless steel ball bearings
- Loud, durable clicker
- Braid Ready to handle the strain that braided lines put on a reel
- Stainless steel reel stand
- Titanium handle on the 70VS/80VSW
| Model | Mono Cap (yds/lb) |
Braid Cap (yds/lb) |
Bearings | Max Drag @ Strike (lb) |
Max Drag @ Full (lb) |
Gear Ratio |
Line Retrieve High/Low (in) |
Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12VS | 875/12 775/15 525/20 | 1425/20 1075/30 750/50 | 4 | - | 17 | 5.3:1/3.3:1 | 40/25 | 32 |
| 16VS | 1025/16 700/20 480/30 | 1000/50 825/65 700/80 | 4 | 11 | 28 | 5.3:1/2.0:1 | 45/17 | 41 |
| 30VSW | 900/30 550/50 480/60 | 1525/65 1325/80 1125/100 | 4 | 23 | 30 | 3.8:1/1.6:1 | 37/15 | 58 |
| 50VSW | 825/50 725/60 525/80 | 2000/80 1700/100 420/130 | 4 | 28 | 45 | 3.1:1/1.3:1 | 34/14 | 75 |
| 70VS | 650/80 525/100 420/130 | 1750/130 1600/150 1300/200 | 4 | 35 | 45 | 3.1:1/1.4:1 | 39/18 | 100 |
| 80VSW | 950/80 875/100 700/130 | 2900/130 2600/150 2125/200 | 6 | 40 | 51 | 3.0:1/1.4:1 | 43/19 | 111 |
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