*Hands down one of the best reels I've used at this price point. **enjoyable.fishing** recommend Casts much better than expected and is very quiet! Great stocking stuffer ;)*
When ever I cast this certain bait caster it always just knots up then takes my lure with my line I’ve been usin shimano bait casters but never been user to one like this
Nice! How is the casting on the squall? Thinking about getting one cause it’s cheaper than other “staple” musky reels. Probably gonna get the 400 size.
I have a 200 and 300 high speed. I cast with them all the time for inshore in the Savannah GA area. I don’t use spinning reels anymore. I can cover a ton of water with this reel compared to using a spinning reel. Way more fun to use, can’t recommend them enough.
The major issue with this model is how sharp some of the plastic pieces are. The most prominent one is the levelwind hood cover. Feel the bottom of it, very sharp edge. Every other baitcaster in the 300-400 size profile has this part smooth. Even the Penn fathom version. Very minor detail and maybe not even a noticeable issue to most people. I instantly noticed it while fishing my squall 400. Took a small file to it and very fine sand paper to smooth it out. About a 1 minute job.
Would you rather take this real in a 300LH or a Okuma Komodo 300 LH, or a Daiwa Lexa 300 LH, or a Shimano tranx 300 LH??? I hear Okuma makes great reelz that last in saltwater very well so I'm debated between the Komodo ss 300 LH or a Lexa 300 LH Or a a tranx 300 also in the LH version... Or.. possibly this one reel... Let me know please because I know you would know what reel/reels to order for all saltwater fishing 99%. So what reel do you recommend for catching BIG Snook, medium size Tarpon, Bull Redfish , Cubera Snapper, Cobia, juvenile Goliath Grouper and also Permit.??? Also what's the best line strength to use for this baitcaster reel I'm getting asap.. Also what rod would work best? What Length? and what Brand? Also what power rod should I get And what lure rating should I get? I'll be throwing swimbaits in the 1oz to 3oz mainly.. Thanks again 🙏 🙏
I’ll be curious to see how popular these are. Aside from the Tranx, the only other left bait caster I’ve seen that can take the salt was the iron PT from quantum. That also had 24 pounds of drag but hasn’t been available for 5 years or so. Muskie fisherman throwing big baits might also take a liking to this reel.
Wonder if this would work paired with a 12 foot surf rod throwing a pompano rig and a 3-4 oz sinker. 80-100 yard casts. Currently use Penn Squall 15 SD which I like but this would be nice especially with the level wind.
I’m trying to save up for a penn fathom 2speed reel :) I’m looking for the 30 size maybe I’ll get this one seems like it might be a fun yellowtail reel.
What model squall comes with the double power knob shown in the video. When I look on the penn website it show all of the squalls with a single power handle.
Not Penn internals at all… Do Yo internals. This is nothing but a Lews HD, I hate to be right… but I am. These reels were co-signed out to a company called DO YO. Who also make the guess what? Yep the revo toro… and the Lews hd. All the same reels. Same gears,different hoods. I tell the truth..
I have both reels in the 300 size. I would say they are about even overall, except the 300 squall has 9 to 1 gearing available. The Lexa has the edge on cranking power, but this is to be expected when comparing a 7:1 reel to a 9:1 reel. For burning spinnerbaits over submerged weeds or other applications that require a high speed retrieve the Penn cant be beat.
Both the Fathom and Squall models have aluminum frame. The Fathoms have aluminum sideplate on the handle side, and the Squalls have both sideplates graphite.
