
PENN–6'6" 309 Conventional Combo
$89.99
Specs
6'6" 309 Conventional Combo
Name | Value |
---|---|
Ball Bearings | Bushing |
Best Use |
Freshwater Saltwater |
Drag | 15 Pounds |
Drag Style | Lever Drag |
Gear Ratios | 2.8:1 |
Guides | 5+Tip; AX Conventional |
Length | 6 Feet 6 Inches |
Line Speed | 20 Inches |
Number of Sections | 1 Section |
Rod Action | Medium |
Rod Construction | Fiberglass |
Rod Power | Medium |
Maximum Test - Mono |
20 Pounds/450 Yards 30 Pounds/300 Yards 40 Pounds/250 Yards |
Maximum Test - Braided |
50 Pounds/625 Yards 65 Pounds/525 Yards 80 Pounds/450 Yards |
Type | Conventional |
Warranty Details | One Year |
Product Overview
With a simplistic, yet functional design the old-school General Purpose Combo from Penn boasts unwavering capabilities and durability.
Even though the design and look date back to the early 1940s the General Purpose is extremely capable with their legendary performance. This retro combo has a growing resurgence in popularity as anglers worldwide have found their reliability and incredible toughness is at home in fresh or saltwater. Factory matched with a Mariner® stand-up rod for their dependable, good looking construction. Tubular glass blanks and stainless steel guides are ideal for monofilament or braided lines, and the triangle shaped grips offer added comfort. Together, this combo provides the reliable and versatile performance anglers expect from Penn.
Reel Features
- Bakelite sideplates
- Machined and anodized aluminum spool
- Machined cut brass main
- Precision-machined stainless steel pinion gear
- HT-100™ drag washers provide smooth drag under heavy loads
- Stainless steel level wind system
- Counter-balanced handle with oversized paddle knobs
Reel Technical Specifications
- Line Retrieve: 20" per crank
- Gear Ratio: 2.8:1
- Max Drag: 15lb.
Monofilament Capacity
- 20 Pounds/450 Yards
- 30 Pounds/300 Yards
- 40 Pounds/250 Yards
Braided Line Capacity
- 50 Pounds/625 Yards
- 65 Pounds/525 Yards
- 80 Pounds/450 Yards
Rod Features
- One-piece solid glass blank
- Stainless steel guides with aluminum oxide inserts
- EVA foregrips
- Graphite reel seat
- Graphite gimbal
Rod Technical Specifications
- Length: 6’6”
- Number of Pieces: 1
- Line Rating: 20-50
- Guide Type: Aluminum oxide
- Guides Including Tip: 6
- Action: Medium
- Power: Medium

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