A classic conventional reel that's earned its reputation on albacore day boats and Southeast kingfish runs alike, the PENN 500L Jigmaster delivers a practical edge that serious anglers still rely on: a quick take-apart design that lets you swap spools mid-trip without leaving the rail. When fish go line-shy and downsizing tackle matters, that on-the-water flexibility is the difference between bites and blank water. Built around a machine-cut brass main gear, anodized aluminum spool, and HT-100 drag washers, this is a workhorse built to handle real fishing pressure.

Features:

• Bakelite sideplates
• Machined and anodized aluminum spool
• Machine-cut brass main gear
• Precision-machined stainless steel pinion gear
• HT-100 drag washers
• Counter-balanced handle with oversized paddle knobs

Specifications:

• Reel Size: 500
• Gear Ratio: 4.0:1
• Recovery Rate: 25" / 64 cm per crank
• Bearing Count: 2
• Drag Type: Star Drag
• Drag Material: HT-100
• Braking System: Mechanical
• Anti-Reverse: Multi-Stop
• Mono Capacity (Yd/Lb): 450/20 | 300/30 | 250/40
• Mono Capacity (M/mm): 411/0.46 | 274/0.56 | 237/0.61
• Braid Capacity (Yd/Lb): 900/30 | 625/50 | 525/65
• Reel Handle Position: Right
• Spool Material: Aluminum
• Spare Spool: Not included
• Pre-Spooled: No
• Color: Black