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Description
- The best just got better! The new MAG2 525/515 takes the MAG reels to new levels with greater distance,control and Power. The new index magnectic braking system is precise and give full control from zero to maximumn braking making longer smoother casts possible. The new MAG525/515's have just taken shore casting to the next level!
Features
- Graphite frame and sideplates with aluminium
- Forged aluminum spool
- 6 stainless steel shielded bearings
- Instant anti-reverse bearing
- HT-100 powered drag system
- Disengaging pinion with live spindle
- Indexed magnetic braking system
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Reviews
Turning my attention now to the Gear Lever which has a very positive feel to it, a nice shape that is easy to feel and clicking the reel in and out of gear is sharp and precise, it never once felt as though it would flip over and cause problems which gives plenty of confidence.
The Reel its self is built from Graphite the same as the originals with a few tweaks evident, the side plate is a different design because of the new braking system and the cage has some new bevelled edges which helps with gripping the spool but a tried and tested design all told.
Sitting on the Handle side of the cage is the all new shaped Spool Play Control, now in Gold Livery and also very easy to Grip this is much easier to use than the original, adjusted correctly it sits all session without moving and causing any problems, the handle is the same Power Handle but it has been lightened by drilling holes in it but this is a comfortable and powerful Handle.
Last but not least is the Ratchet Button, easy to push with cold hands this is also a vast improvement on the original, it is however a little quiet in operation but I am sure this can easily be improvement in the final version.
My final verdict is that this New 525 has some really good new innovations and having used it whilst fishing I can say that it is smooth, powerful, very easy to use and also very good looking, there are a couple little things that I would change on this trial reel but really this reel is an improved tried and tested Peen Reel, it has great pedigree and this reel was a pleasure to test and although I never got to catch any fish to talk about with the reel, I did manage to put it under pressure on a massive bunch of weed, the reel never coughed whilst towing in this huge lump of weed so I have every confidence in this New Model from Penn.
The first thing you notice about this reel is its smart black and gold livery and when you pick it up you can feel that its been made lighter. The features that caught my eye are the knurled strip in the centre of the spool to give the knot a better grip; this stops the line slipping under pressure. The side of the spool has three scribed lines, primarily to let you know how much line is left, or an indication of how far youve cast. The forged aluminium spool is on a live spindle, allowing it to free-float during a cast; this causes less drag and increased performance. It is better balanced for longer casts and has a capacity of 280 yards of 15lb or 240 yards of 17lb mono.
The star drag has a click adjustment to give precise settings and is fitted with HT-100 versa drag washers that can be changed around to give more or less drag. The dial-in mag brake also clicks as you adjust it so your settings are more precise and with the mags full on its difficult to get an overrun. The true test is to get it clamped to a rod, on the beach and wound up to the max and tested in a fishing situation. Also packed in the box with the reel is a bottle of Penns synthetic reel oil and a tube of Penn precision reel grease plus a rod clamp and screws and a screwdriver/spanner.
I loaded the spool with 15lb mono and filled it just shy of the outer scribed line topped with a 60lb shockleader. It was now time for action and six sessions on different beaches in different conditions provided me with very good feedback on its performance. One day I had a light tailwind so I set the mags near minimum and let fly, with no line lift at all. Another day with a stiff headwind I had to dial up more mag braking to tame the spool revs and once Id found the best setting I could cast very hard into the wind without any problem.
The only niggle I could find was after Id cast and got the lead settled in, I backed the drag a little so a large fish could take line instead of pulling the rod in. I had to back the drag off quite a bit before it gave line then I had to tighten it up a little to achieve the correct tension. This is probably because everything is brand new and stiff but it should loosen up with constant use.
I was a fan of the original 525 and now, after several sessions with the new version, Im impressed. The whole reel has been engineered to be lighter and stronger than the original model.
The new features I like are the knurled strip in the centre of the spool, plus the clicks on the star drag and mag adjustment as this means you can make precise settings. This reel is definitely worth checking out!
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