Penn Squall Lever Drag 2 Speed Reel Sql16vs
Penn Squall Lever Drag 2-Speed Reels offer great fish fighting features. In addition to the Quick-Shift 2-speed system, the Squall Lever Drag's graphite frame and sideplates house tough, machined stainless steel main and pinion gears that are drilled out for weight reduction. Four shielded stainless steel ball bearings deliver smooth cranking power and the Dura Drag system eliminates hesitation and surging under extreme drag settings. The spool is made from forged and machined aluminum with the added touch of Line Capacity Rings to keep the angler in the know at a glance on how much line remains on the spool. The double dog ratchet anti reverse eliminates back-play in the handle and is twice as strong as a typical single dog system.
Penn Squall Lever Drag 2-Speed Reels offer great fish fighting features. In addition to the Quick-Shift 2-speed system, the Squall Lever Drag's graphite frame and sideplates house tough, machined stainless steel main and pinion gears that are drilled out for weight reduction. Four shielded stainless steel ball bearings deliver smooth cranking power and the Dura Drag system eliminates hesitation and surging under extreme drag settings. The spool is made from forged and machined aluminum with the added touch of Line Capacity Rings to keep the angler in the know at a glance on how much line remains on the spool. The double dog ratchet anti reverse eliminates back-play in the handle and is twice as strong as a typical single dog system.
Penn Squall Lever Drag 2-Speed Reels offer great fish fighting features. In addition to the Quick-Shift 2-speed system, the Squall Lever Drag's graphite frame and sideplates house tough, machined stainless steel main and pinion gears that are drilled out for weight reduction. Four shielded stainless steel ball bearings deliver smooth cranking power and the Dura Drag system eliminates hesitation and surging under extreme drag settings. The spool is made from forged and machined aluminum with the added touch of Line Capacity Rings to keep the angler in the know at a glance on how much line remains on the spool. The double dog ratchet anti reverse eliminates back-play in the handle and is twice as strong as a typical single dog system.
Penn Squall Lever Drag 2-Speed Reels offer great fish fighting features. In addition to the Quick-Shift 2-speed system, the Squall Lever Drag's graphite frame and sideplates house tough, machined stainless steel main and pinion gears that are drilled out for weight reduction. Four shielded stainless steel ball bearings deliver smooth cranking power and the Dura Drag system eliminates hesitation and surging under extreme drag settings. The spool is made from forged and machined aluminum with the added touch of Line Capacity Rings to keep the angler in the know at a glance on how much line remains on the spool. The double dog ratchet anti reverse eliminates back-play in the handle and is twice as strong as a typical single dog system.
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The lowest price for Penn Squall Lever Drag 2 Speed Reel Sql16vs right now is $319.00 at Davo's Tackle, compared across 11 retailers.
The all-time low was $250.00 on 11 Apr 2026 — today's price is 28% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
Prices last updated 2 Nov 2026.
Last updated at 02/11/2026 04:26:30
PENN Squall Lever Drag 2 Speed Multiplier Reel - Saltwater Boat and Kayak Fishing Reel
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Penn Squall Lever Drag 2 Speed Overhead Reel, SQL16VS
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originally posted on basspro.com
This is a very nice reel, it’s actually great for the price. Used it trolling offshore and it didn’t let me down. Smooth, fast handling and excellent lower gear for good strong fighting fish. Yes I recommend this reel.
originally posted on basspro.com
Do not hesitate buying these for your trolling spread along with the offshore angler stand up boat rod! ($199). Excellent combination for trolling and bottom fishing. Same internals as an international with a graphite frame. I've experienced zero twisting or torquing with these reels even when landing 300+lb tuna.
originally posted on tackledirect.com
I fish with squall 16vsw and 30vsw for my trolling spread out of Ponce Inlet,Fl. These are great reels! No torqueing issues whatsoever! I have 6 16vsw and 2 30vsw. They have never ever failed me. There is nothing out there that I'd be worried about hooking up with offshore with these great reels. Same internals as the famed penn internationals. Buy with the confidence knowing you are buying a reel that is going to last many years.Fish on!
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PENN Squall Lever Drag 2 Speed Multiplier Reel - Saltwater Boat and Kayak Fishing Reel
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Penn Squall Lever Drag 2 Speed Overhead Reel, SQL16VS
90-day returns
Penn Squall VSW 2 Speed Lever Drag Reel 16VS SQUALL LEVER DRAG 2 SPEED
Delivery between 5–13 Nov $11.50
Penn Squall Lever Drag 2 Speed 16vsx Fishing Reel Trolling Sea
Delivery $82
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Penn Squall Lever Drag 2 Speed Overhead Reel 16VS
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This is a very nice reel, it’s actually great for the price. Used it trolling offshore and it didn’t let me down. Smooth, fast handling and excellent lower gear for good strong fighting fish. Yes I recommend this reel.
Do not hesitate buying these for your trolling spread along with the offshore angler stand up boat rod! ($199). Excellent combination for trolling and bottom fishing. Same internals as an international with a graphite frame. I've experienced zero twisting or torquing with these reels even when landing 300+lb tuna.
I fish with squall 16vsw and 30vsw for my trolling spread out of Ponce Inlet,Fl. These are great reels! No torqueing issues whatsoever! I have 6 16vsw and 2 30vsw. They have never ever failed me. There is nothing out there that I'd be worried about hooking up with offshore with these great reels. Same internals as the famed penn internationals. Buy with the confidence knowing you are buying a reel that is going to last many years.Fish on!
Put some work in with it. 400+lb reef shark really tested its metal. And i would buy another without hesitation. It cleaned up quick and easy lever was smooth as well as the drag. Clicker was plenty loud. Cranked up a red grouper in low gear and it didnt even strain the handle. Great buy. If your looking at a new reel stop looking. Get the 2 speed and get it now. You wont be disappointed.
You probably won't be able to see it, but graphite reels do flex, and every time it does it throws the gears out of alignment slightly, causing them to wear faster. A graphite reel will break before a machined aluminum one will for sure. I know graphite is extremely strong, but not in this case because graphite flexes just like in poles. Aluminum reels and even graphite fishing reels and rods generally last a while, but i would put my money on them. Having cousins with graphite reels complaining how when the caught a fish big enough, that the reel seized because of gears being out of place and eventually needed new internals quite fast.. This all being out of a few years use, but Nonetheless, much earlier problems than with an aluminum reel.
Bought these reels after many months of researching reels. I wanted a reel that can stand up to punishing fishing but on a tight budget. On May 17th 2015 fishing trip off NC coast My son hooked up with a 300lb Shark and did not give her a chance to rest. From hook to landing was 5 mins. The reel did not flinch, also he forgot to shift down to low gear dragged the beast in using high gear. I have my reels spooled with 100Lb Berkley trilene big game line. The only line I swear by. I have used many brands of reels over the years now i only own PENNS. The penn reels have not let me down yet. If your on a tight budget and want a good large reel these are it.
This reel far exceeded my expectations. It is very smooth. It is perfect for amberjacks and mutton snapper! I will definitely be adding more to my collection.
We order two, one was in like new condition the other was May be used or went thru poor poor quality control. The spacer bar insert had multiple nicks on it and the shift button was all scratched up. I can live with both of those defects, i know it won’t affect the performance of the reel but I figure that a company line Penn would have a better quality control than that.
I fish eight of the 30vsw in my trolling spread. I've never ever had an issue with the graphite stretching. There is simply not enough drag available ( there is plenty of drag for fishing!) to effect the graphite that is rumored to occur. The low gear is amazing and I think would crank in a tank! Spooled with 80lb spider wire braid. From wahoo to grouper, nothing stands a chance once I'm hooked up. These reels do the work of reels priced twice as much. Thank you Penn!
but i don't trust the graphite frames or especially the reel foot. Have heard that they break off often, and are one of the most structurally weak points on Graphite frames. The other bad thing i have heard is that they do flex when fighting big fish, which can throw gears out of alignment and cause damage to them pretty quick if there cheaply made. At least they went with stainless gears on these instead of cheapo chinese alloys
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