Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX vs Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX

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Penn Squall II Levelwind, 20 LW LH , left hand, Multi Fishing Reel, Star Drag, 1545926
Penn Squall II Levelwind
Multireels
66.30 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.5 out of 10
Ergonomics5.97 out of 10
Gear ratio4:9:1
Maximum drag14.9kg / 32,85lbs
Weight500g / 17.64oz
Line retireve per crank70 centimeter / 27.56 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €138.60
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size20 LW LH
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationLeft
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 290/0.29
Penn Battle III Long Cast, 8000 LC, left and right hand, Long cast spinning fishing reel, Front Drag, BTLIII8000LC , 1519206
Penn Battle III Long Cast
Spinning
8000 Lcx
53.60 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability4.59 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio4.0:1
Maximum drag13.6kg / 29,98lbs
Weight748g / 26.39oz
Line retireve per crank94 centimeter / 37.01 inch
Ball bearings6

Technical Specifications

  • BrandPENN
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €177.40
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size8000 LC
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.35/485

Conclusion

Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX edges out Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the weight (500g / 17,64oz) and the gear ratio (4:9:1). Still, Penn Battle III Long Cast 8000 LCX holds its own with strengths like a ball bearings of 6 and a line retrieve per crank of 94 centimeter / 37.01 inch, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Penn Squall II Levelwind and Penn Battle III Long Cast?

Penn Squall II Levelwind 20 LW LH-Left handX

  • A gear ratio of 4:9:1 (scoring 6.11 out of 10) gives you a nice middle ground, just enough torque to handle pressure, but still quick enough for general use
  • Scoring 8.33 out of 10 (500g / 17,64oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel