New boat, new reels. Dusky 278/ twin Suzuki 300
Going from Squall VSW to the VSX series'. 16VSX(4), 12VSX(2).
I'll purchase two more of these reels at a later date

I purchased a 12VSX recently, and had it spooled with 80lb braid. I was a little shocked that it holds less line (about 75 yards) than my old Penn International 12LT. The 12VSX is a super nice reel, just whish they gave it a deeper spool given it's overall size. Probably should have gotten the 16VSX for slightly more line capacity.

One if the best reels I have used. I have it in a Crowder ESU7030 20-50lb ppole with Power Pro 8 slick 80lb blue braid. Great for deep drop on the reef or light trolling for Mahi, tuna or kingfish. Penn is the only way to go!

I didn't need the full size 50 and this was perfect plus you cawhy buy anything elsen't go wrong with an international

I first used these reels in Cabo , after fishing off different boat and using different tackle , I really liked these the best . With Breaded lines there is not need for double wide reels and it is easier to guide the line when fighting a really big fish ! With a large live bait they deck hands could cast out to the Marlin coming into the spread . Which were reeled to the boat , Have a nine foot striped blue marlin full body mount hanging from my ceiling to as proof there reels can whip the beast of the sea to the boat ! I had shopped around and the price at Tackle Direct is off the hook , Great service, fast shipping , friendly people to talk to on the phone and they even filled the reels with line for free with the promotion code !

This is a solid 80# line class tuna reel fishing polyester braid, a topshot and live bait, with enough metal to dissipate the heat. It casts. It's topless. It has all the features the pickiest of fishermen want. Don't believe me, call Cal Sheets who has been a Penn mechanic and machinist for more than 20 years. He loves these reels too. Twenty years ago you would have had to use a 50W to get this kind of drag and the same capacity with nylon mono.

I fish for big grouper, Kings, Amberjack and sharks 70 times or more a year. Shift to low gear and enjoy the fight. Bought a two speed torque for my wife because of the lighter weight. Need to choose a rod with the reel on it to get the balance you like. Once I switched to two speed reel it is hard to fish with a one speed on the bigger fish.

I highly recommend this product

One of the two top saltwater reels. Yes you guessed right, the other one is Japanese. I own a 30VSX, equipped with 400 yards, 100 lb Powerpro, plus 60 yards monofilament. I have caught, several Bluefins and a lot of Greater Amberjacks. Great reel, no problem, after 8 years of heavy use.