Penn 525 Mag4 / Multiplier Fishing Reel

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The reel frame is made from lightweight graphite but is very strong and shows no distortion under heavy load. Being graphite, the inevitable small scratches will appear and turn a lighter grey than the main frame, but metal side-plates would scratch just as easily, so this takes nothing away from the reel. If you're drawn to the majesty of the open sea, the thrill of the catch, and the tranquility of the ocean breeze, then sea fishing is the perfect sport for you. Whether you're an experienced angler or just starting your maritime journey, having the right gear is crucial to your success and enjoyment. In this guide, we'll explore the essential equipment you need for sea fishing. High Quality Rods

When in free spool mode, this ensures easy, trouble free, long distance casting. The attractive cool blue trim finish to this latest addition to the Penn Mag stable means that once you have landed your bait somewhere on the horizon, this reel is going to attract some enviable glances from your neighbouring angler. Magnetic brakes - Controls the speed of the spool whilst casting reducing the chance overrun tangles if the spool spins too fast With regards to fishing, I really liked the slightly faster taper on the rod tip. Not only was it great for seeing bites but also the tip set nicely in the tide and allowed my lead weight to remain firmly anchored to the seabed. I landed a few half decent fish on it too. Improved features include an instant finger adjustable external extended magnetic braking system knob, extra strong CNC gear technology and live spindle with free floating spool, making the spool totally free from restriction and drag. The inboard spool bearing are premium oiled allowing the spool to spin freely on the floating spindle.

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The spool spindle also runs on two premium quality stainless steel ball-bearings. Again, this allows the spool to revolve freely and ensure long, smooth casts and a smooth retrieve. Adjustable magnetic brake system Find a preferred setting that you’re happy with and you will have so much fun. Each cast was a joy with no horrible grinding noises when winding in; that’ll be the stainless-steel gears and pinion, which are so much better than bronze versions. The 515 MAG4 is perfect for targeting tough ground bass as well as general beach work, but with its greater line capacity the 525 MAG4 is the reel to choose for long range beach and mixed ground fishing.

I bought three 525 and two 515 Mag 2s at the time they were released and, while I would consider the 525s barely adequate for general fishing, I did enjoy fishing with the 525’s little brothers. For whatever reason, my pair of 515s didn’t seem to suffer with quite as many of the problems that their larger siblings did (apart from their shared tendency to occasionally trap the line between spool and cage). The 515s are also a really nice fit for lighter rods, which is something that I can’t say so easily for the equivalent from the Fathom range: the Fathom 12. For a few years, I’ve paired my AFAW 4&Bait with a MK I Fathom 12 fitted with an aftermarket mag control. This reel has served me really well but it has always felt a bit ungainly on the light rod. After recently scratching a two year itch and buying a Graphex Tip Tornado Ultra Lite, I was looking for something with a little less weight and a more balanced feel to team it up with. Enter the Penn 515 Mag 4. The previous Mag3 series and this new model 525Mag4 series have incorporated stainless steel main gear and pinion gears. This is a logical and smart move by Penn, with the stainless gearing dramatically improving the winching power and strength of these reels. Stainless gears will feel slightly harsher in a heavy retrieve than a bronze gear would, but the benefit in strength is massive and this is a real selling point for the 525Mag4 series. The Penn 515 MAG4 is a narrower spooled version of the classic 525 and this makes it a great reel choice for using with finer lines. The lighter and narrower spool also allows even longer casting making the 515 a perfect reel for targeting larger hard fighting fish at maximum range on clean to mixed beaches as well as uptide and light-medium down tide boat fishing applications. Your choice of fishing reel is just as important as your rod. The right reel will ensure smooth casting and reeling, offering both performance and durability in the harsh saltwater environment. Strong & Durable Line This is also what is called a Versa Drag system. This means you can alter the drag washers to give varied settings to cover a wider range of fishing conditions and pressure settings. However, we’ve found the standard drag perfect for all the fishing we do, which is very varied, covering clean sand to rough ground and for every species from whiting to shore tope, also uptiding for cod, rays, and tope on the boats. We’re happy with it the way it is!The Mag4 range is most definitely a hit for me. I will be putting these rods to good use, especially with a fixed-spool outfit in mind. The beauty of keeping an initially well-designed reel in a product range over time and improving it with each new series has proved of major benefit to Penn regards overall sales and a built-up strong reputation that guarantees sales. Buyers of this reel also benefit from the continually improving features and performance. You’re getting proven quality with a higher and higher degree of performance each time a new series is introduced. You can see why this reel has sold so well, and proved so popular with the everyday angler, as well as the more specialised anglers and experienced casters.

Including the two ball-bearings the spool spindle runs on, there are no less than seven shielded stainless-steel ball bearings incorporated into this reel. These are specifically placed in the key pressure and load areas to ensure the reel, under heavy retrieve pressure, stays super smooth and free running. Star Drag SystemIntroducing the 4th generation of Mag 525 & 515 multipliers, the Penn MAG4 offers anglers two high performance reels that are specifically designed to handle long range casting on shores in the UK and EU. The Penn magnetic brake multiplier is a high performance shore fishing reel for sea fishing. Now in it's 4th generation, the Mag4 as it's affectionately called - is synonymous with UK beach casting! The perfect balance of high performance, robust build and great looks. A go to reel for competitive sea anglers that want to achieve distance with maximum control! Adjustable brakes - Allows for adjustments on the brake system to facilitate maximum distance with control Only the two inboard bearings in the spool affect spool rotational speed. While the shaft itself rotates in a pair of bearings, these bearings do NOT effect spool speed, only coming into play when the spool is under load, ie retrieving a fish. The increased line capacity of the 525 means that heavier breaking strains of line can be used and this combined with improved gearing means it is the perfect reel for heavier ground work as well as uptide and light-medium down tide boat fishing applications. We use this reel for heavy-duty fishing and have caught conger over 30lbs from the shore in heavy rough and had to put full pressure on the fish to keep them from snags. Only stainless gearing gives you the complete confidence to do this.