Penn Jigmaster Reel
Features
- + Conventional fishing reel offers premium performance, durability, and versatility
- + Quick take-apart feature lets you easily change spools and line classes while on the water
- + Powerful, reliable gear system with machine-cut brass main gear and precision-machined stainless steel pinion gear
- + Machined aluminum spool and bakelight sideplates for long-lasting durability
- + HT-100 carbon fiber drag system provides powerful drag without sacrificing smoothness
- + Lightweight, one-piece, open-top graphite frame
- + Quick take-apart frame makes it easy to change spools
- + High-strength marine grade bronze alloy main gear
- + Precision-machined stainless steel pinion gear
- + Ideal for Cobia, Stripers, King Mackeral, and small Tuna
The Penn Jigmaster is a rugged conventional baitcasting reel built for anglers who demand reliable performance while trolling or bottom bouncing for Great Lakes steelhead and salmon. Its HT-100 carbon fiber drag system delivers up to 30 lbs of smooth stopping power, ideal for handling hard-charging steelhead in fast current or open water. The quick take-apart spool system lets you swap line classes on the fly, making it a versatile choice for everything from river mouth trolling to deep-water salmon presentations.
19 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 7 in excellent shape, 1 blown out from recent rain.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the Penn Jigmaster Reel used for?
Penn's reel is set up for bottom bouncing, and spinners & spoons targeting steelhead, salmon, trout. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the Penn Jigmaster Reel work for?
This reel is curated for steelhead, salmon, trout, walleye. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the Penn Jigmaster Reel?
This product is fulfilled by Amazon — currently $109.95. SteelHead Addiction does not handle inventory, payments, or shipping; Amazon does. We curate the gear and pair it with live conditions context. Click "Buy on Amazon" to complete the purchase.
Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
19 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 7 in excellent shape, 1 blown out from recent rain. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Key Specs
Specifications
- Hand Orientation
- Varies by Model
- Fishing Technique
- Baitcasting
- Gearbox Ratio
- 4.0
- Other Special Features of the Product
- Lightweight
- Fishing Line Type
- Monofilament
- Fishing Reel Maximum Drag
- 13.61 Kilograms
- Material Type
- Blend
- Handle Material
- Stainless Steel
- Bearing Material Type
- Stainless Steel
- Item Weight
- 0.5 Kilograms
- Item Dimensions L x W x H
- 7.87"L x 7.87"W x 5.91"H
- Color
- Black
- Brand Name
- PENN
- Model Name
- 500L
- Manufacturer
- Pure Fishing
- UPC
- 031324050013
- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00031324050013
- Item Type Name
- Reel
- Included Components
- Reel
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Warranty Description
- Manufacturer's Warranty
- Best Sellers Rank
- #430,107 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #1,333 in Fishing Reels
- ASIN
- B00144AI58
- Customer Reviews
- 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (185)...
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