The PENN International VI series is designed and manufactured in the USA of domestic and imported components. Precision machined from high-strength, lightweight, aircraft grade aluminium in our Philadelphia machining centre. Our experienced crew has been designing and producing durable, high-quality reels in this facility since 1932.  The VI consists of a large stainless steel gear train for strength and speed, and a Dura-Drag system which results in a smoother start up and virtually eliminates hesitation, even under extreme drag settings.
Machined and anodized aluminum body and sideplates
Stainless steel main and pinion gears
Quick-Shift II™ 2-speed system
Dura-Drag™ system
Versa-Strike Adjustable Strike stop
Double-dog ratchet anti-reverse
Line Capacity Rings
Made in the USA of domestic and imported components
Available in Gold and Silver
MODEL |
BEARINGS |
DRAG |
GEAR RATIO |
LINE CAPACITY BRAID LB/YDS |
12VISX |
4+1 |
40LB/18.1KG |
5.1:1/1.8:1 |
40/985, 50/840, 65/700 |
16VISX |
4+1 |
45LB/20.4KG |
4.6:1 /1.6:1 |
65/890, 80/765, 100/655 |
20VISX |
4+1 |
50LB/22.6KG |
4.1:1/1.4:1 |
100/905, 13/750, 200/555 |
30VISX |
4+1 |
55LB/24.9KG |
4.1:1/1.4:1 |
100/905, 130/750, 200/555 |
50VISX |
4+1 |
60LB/27.2KG |
3.5:1/1.3:1 |
100/1330, 130/1105, 200/815 |
The PENN International VI series is designed and manufactured in the USA of domestic and imported components. Precision machined from high-strength, lightweight, aircraft grade aluminium in our Philadelphia machining centre. Our experienced crew has been designing and producing durable, high-quality reels in this facility since 1932.  The VI consists of a large stainless steel gear train for strength and speed, and a Dura-Drag system which results in a smoother start up and virtually eliminates hesitation, even under extreme drag settings.
Machined and anodized aluminum body and sideplates
Stainless steel main and pinion gears
Quick-Shift II™ 2-speed system
Dura-Drag™ system
Versa-Strike Adjustable Strike stop
Double-dog ratchet anti-reverse
Line Capacity Rings
Made in the USA of domestic and imported components
Available in Gold and Silver
MODEL |
BEARINGS |
DRAG |
GEAR RATIO |
LINE CAPACITY BRAID LB/YDS |
12VISX |
4+1 |
40LB/18.1KG |
5.1:1/1.8:1 |
40/985, 50/840, 65/700 |
16VISX |
4+1 |
45LB/20.4KG |
4.6:1 /1.6:1 |
65/890, 80/765, 100/655 |
20VISX |
4+1 |
50LB/22.6KG |
4.1:1/1.4:1 |
100/905, 13/750, 200/555 |
30VISX |
4+1 |
55LB/24.9KG |
4.1:1/1.4:1 |
100/905, 130/750, 200/555 |
50VISX |
4+1 |
60LB/27.2KG |
3.5:1/1.3:1 |
100/1330, 130/1105, 200/815 |