COLUMBIA, S.C. (Oct. 29, 2025) - Designed for anglers who live for the salt, the new PENN Rival II and PENN Warfare II series bring next-level performance and toughness to every tide. Reinforced with upgraded engineering and that unmistakable PENN toughness, these reels and combos deliver the confidence to take on any saltwater challenge.
The Rival II Level Wind Conventional Reels continue the legacy of accessible saltwater performance, featuring a lightweight graphite frame and sideplates, marine-grade bronze alloy main gear, and machine-cut brass pinion gear for long-lasting precision and strength. The HT-100 carbon fiber drag system ensures smooth, consistent drag pressure under heavy loads, while auto-engaging gears and line capacity rings provide easy, intuitive operation. Combined with two shielded stainless steel bearings, the Rival II offers effortless retrieves and the durability to withstand season after season of use.
Expanding on this platform, the Rival II Level Wind Combos pair these reels with PENN rods equipped with Dura-Guides and triangle EVA foregrips for improved comfort and control. Each combo is factory-matched to deliver smooth power, balance, and performance right out of the box—making them ideal for anglers targeting a variety of inshore and offshore species.
Stepping up in strength and refinement, the new PENN Warfare II Reels are engineered for anglers who push their gear harder and demand more from every trip. Available in both Level Wind and Star Drag models, including line counter models, Warfare II reels feature a lightweight graphite frame and sideplates, a forged and machined aluminum spool, and machined brass main and pinion gears for smooth, durable power transfer. The HT-100 carbon fiber drag system provides consistent pressure when fighting heavy fish, while the instant anti-reverse bearing and line capacity rings keep operation precise and reliable in all conditions.
The Warfare II Combos take performance a step further by pairing these reels with rugged tubular glass blanks and PENN Dura-Guides that eliminate insert pop-outs. These combos are built to handle heavy battles and the punishing environments that define saltwater fishing.
“The new Rival II and Warfare II series build on PENN’s long-standing tradition of delivering dependable performance and value to saltwater anglers,” said Brett McCoy, Director of Brand & Product for PENN. “With upgraded gearing, refined drag systems, and factory-matched combos, these additions ensure every angler has access to PENN-quality performance, no matter where or how they fish.” | 
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