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(based on 3 ratings)
Brand: Penn
Located in: spinning reels
Engineered for the ultimate smoothness and dependability, Captiva reels are some of the finest Penn reels ever introduced for their price!

  • 11-bearing drive
  • Balanced rotor to eliminate wobble
  • One-way roller bearing for infinite anti-reverse

    The new Penn Captiva series of Spinning and Live Liner reels contains features and components found on reels often twice the price. With ball bearings engineered into every conceivable part, anglers will be amazed at its smoothness and performance. A balanced rotor eliminates wobble making it an extremely comfortable reel to fish. A one way roller bearing for infinite anti-reverse. And since we are talking about ball bearings - the Captiva Spinning reels come with 11 ball-bearings ( the Live Liners have 10) for solid hook sets.

  • Review Snapshot®
    Avg. Customer Rating:
     
    2.3 stars
    (based on 3 reviews)
    33% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
     
    Dissapointed in this model
    By Chris from MD on 2/27/2008
    Cons:
    Poor Construction
    Best Uses:
    Maybe as a cheap back up
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Fisher
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Penn Captiva Spinning Reels:

    Purchased five of these, after one season only two remain functional. Poor Quality

     
    not what i thought
    By leroy danceVerified Reviewer from charleston, sc on 2/6/2008
    Cons:
    Difficult To Cast, Poor Construction
    Best Uses:
    River Fishing
    Describe Yourself:
    Avid Fisher
    Bottom Line:
    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Penn Captiva Spinning Reels:

    have a penn captiva, thought this was the reel. after using the reel twice, heard a clunk. took it to a local shop and found out that there was no grease in the reel, and the gears were busted. I will stay with shakespeare for know on.

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Nice reels!
    By Capt. Bob from East Greenwich, Rhode Island on 10/14/2007
    Pros:
    Good Value, No need to pay more
    Cons:
    I have no negatives
    Best Uses:
    To catch fish
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Penn Captiva Spinning Reels:

    Very nice quality for the price. Smooth. Bought two this past week..and...... they look great on my Pursuit.......... I will only buy Penn reels in the future..

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