09-06-2001, 05:53 PM
Recieved this email today and thought it may be of intrest:<br><br>New Penn International® 50VSW Two Speed Lever Drag Big Game Reel Now Available!<br><br>Saltwater gamefish beware -- Penn has unveiled a new addition to its powerful International® V Series of two speed lever drag reels. The new International® 50VSW is the most advanced International® reel ever, combining a new look and feel with improved fish-fighting performance. Go here to view product http://www.pennreels.com/scripts/catalog...<br><br>-- For 50 to 80-lb. class fishing, perfect when trolling, live baiting or chunking for large sharks, billfish, bigeye or yellowfin tuna<br><br>-- Features Penn's exclusive Bio-Drive™ Retrieve System, combining an ergonomic design, one-touch shifting, powerful double-disc HT100™ drag and newly designed handle for a reel that cranks easier, even under the pressure of heavy fish<br><br>-- Smooth Rotary-Tuned™ lever drag features an expanded fish-fighting zone and new "strip drag" for dropping back live baits or chunking<br><br>-- Contoured one-piece machined aluminum frame, forged and machined spool and side plates, all anodized with a gleaming gold finish<br><br>-- Four stainless steel ball bearings and machined stainless steel main gears, pinion gears and drag cams for powerful performance in tough marine environment<br><br>-- International® 50VSW: 850 yds./50-lb. mono, 68 oz., 3.1-1 high gear ratio, 1.3-1 low gear ratio<br><br>