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Jigmaster® Star Drag Conventional Reel

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Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
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$109.95
Jigmaster® Star Drag Conventional Reel
Jigmaster® Star Drag Conventional Reel
Jigmaster® Star Drag Conventional Reel
Jigmaster® Star Drag Conventional Reel
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Jigmaster® Star Drag Conventional Reel

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  • Reel Size:  500
  • Reel Handle Position:  Right
  • Gear Ratio:  4.0:1
  • Max Drag:  15lb
  • Mono Capacity (yds/lbs):  450/20 300/30 250/40
  • Braid Capacity (yds/lbs):  900/30 625/50 525/65
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  • Model #: 500L
  • SKU: 1152043

The PENN Jigmaster reel has been a longtime favorite among anglers fishing the albacore day boats on the West Coast, as well as kingfish anglers in the Southeast. One of our earliest designs, the Jigmaster features a quick take-apart feature that allows anglers to change spools (and line classes) while on the water when the fish become line and leader shy and the scaling down of tackle is required.

Jigmaster® Star Drag Conventional Reel
Jigmaster® Star Drag Conventional Reel
Jigmaster® Star Drag Conventional Reel
Jigmaster® Star Drag Conventional Reel

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Reel Size Fishing Type Species Size
8 Inshore, Trolling, Bottom Small (i.e. Porgy, Bluefish, Trout, etc.)
9 Inshore, Trolling, Bottom Small (i.e. Porgy, Bluefish, Trout, etc.)
10 Inshore, Nearshore, Jigging Small (i.e. Porgy, Bluefish, Trout, Snapper, etc.)
209 Inshore, Nearshore, Trolling Small (i.e. Snapper, Flounder, Striped Bass, etc.)
309 Inshore, Nearshore, Trolling Small (i.e. Snapper, Black Drum, Flounder, Striped Bass, etc.)
12 Inshore, Nearshore, Trolling, Bottom Medium (i.e. Weakfish, Snapper, Striped Bass, etc.)
15 Inshore, Nearshore, Trolling, Bottom Medium (i.e. Weakfish, Snapper, Striped Bass, etc.)
16 Inshore, Nearshore, Jigging, Jetty Medium (i.e. Jack, Cobia, Tarpon, Mackerel, etc.)
20 Nearshore, Offshore, Trolling, Jigging Medium (i.e. Jack, Cobia, Tarpon, Mackerel, etc.)
25 Nearshore, Offshore, Jigging, Bottom Medium (i.e. Jack, Cobia, Tarpon, Mackerel, etc.)
30 Offshore, Trolling Medium (i.e. Jack, Cobia, Tarpon, Mackerel, etc.)
40 Offshore, Trolling Large (i.e. Tuna, Mahi, King Mackerel, Wahoo, etc.)
50 Offshore, Trolling, Deep Drop Large (i.e. Tuna, Mahi, King Mackerel, Wahoo, etc.)
60 Offshore, Trolling, Deep Drop Large (i.e. Grouper, Jack, Mahi, Tuna, etc.)
70 Offshore, Trolling, Deep Drop Large (i.e. Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, etc.)
80 Offshore, Trolling, Deep Drop Huge (i.e. Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Shark, etc.
112 Offshore, Trolling, Deep Drop Huge (i.e. Tuna, Swordfish, Marlin, Grouper, etc.)
113 Offshore, Reef, Deep Drop Huge (i.e. Grouper, Tilefish, Jack, Snapper, etc.)
114 Offshore, Trolling, Deep Drop Trophy (i.e. Tuna, Sailfish, Shark, Marlin, etc.)
130 Offshore, Heavy Baiting Trophy (i.e. Tuna, Sailfish, Shark, Marlin, etc.)
IGFA Offshore, Record-Seeking Trophy (i.e. Tuna, Sailfish, Shark, Marlin, etc.)
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Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Total 5 star reviews: 2 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 2
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    Tony P.
    Verified Reviewer
    1 year ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great all around reel

    It is a little expensive for its simplistic design but this thing will last 1000 years if not more, Penn makes good and bad stuff but this was their better inventions

  • PP
    Paul P.
    Verified Buyer
    10 months ago
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    One star for this Jigmaster

    Very Disappointed in this Jigmaster construction. My old Penn reels were made in the USA and lasted decades of use.

    Two fishing captains inspected the reels close up and gave two thumbs down.

  • JS
    Jim S.
    Verified Reviewer
    1 year ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great Party Boat Reel - Solid Design

    Being a long-time Penn fan, the Jigmaster is built similar to the original Penn design.. Simple but dependable, the quick-removable side plate allows easy access to the internal system for maintenance, and makes it easy to swap out spools. Example, switching from braid to mono line..

    Spare spools should be available through one of Penns authorized service shops listed under Parts & Services.

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    J J B.
    1 year ago
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    $$$$

    Way too expensive!!!