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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: ijlal on July 13, 2014, 12:50:26 AM

Title: Penn Squall 30LD
Post by: ijlal on July 13, 2014, 12:50:26 AM
Hi guys,

Has anybody used the new single speed Penn Squall 30LD for jigging? Would like to know how it stood up and if the high gear ratio of 6.0:1 posed any problems. I intend using 100-200g (3-1/2 - 7oz) jigs.

Also would like to know how the pinion bearing stood up to beefing up the drag a bit.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LD
Post by: johndtuttle on July 13, 2014, 01:21:13 AM
Quote from: ijlal on July 13, 2014, 12:50:26 AM
Hi guys,

Has anybody used the new single speed Penn Squall 30LD for jigging? Would like to know how it stood up and if the high gear ratio of 6.0:1 posed any problems. I intend using 100-200g (3-1/2 - 7oz) jigs.

Also would like to know how the pinion bearing stood up to beefing up the drag a bit.

Thanks!

The Squall LD uses a Thrust Bearing assembly that virtually eliminates axial load on the Pinion Bearing.

Regardless, it will be a great bargain reel, but limited overtime to how much the frame will withstand.