Penn Rival Level Wind 15 5.1:1 502g

Penn Rival Level Wind 15 – versatile saltwater reliability

The Penn Rival Level Wind 15 combines a lightweight graphite frame with a robust aluminum ring reinforcement and smooth HT-100 carbon fibre drag, making it a dependable choice for saltwater trolling and bottom fishing at an accessible price point.

Graphite frame with aluminum reinforcement

The lightweight graphite frame and sideplates keep the overall weight down to 502 g, while aluminum frame rings deliver the rigidity needed to prevent flex under load. The marine-grade bronze alloy main gear and machine-cut brass pinion gear ensure reliable power transmission, and the 2 shielded stainless steel ball bearings keep the retrieve smooth even in harsh saltwater conditions.

Smooth drag and line capacity monitoring

HT-100 carbon fibre drag washers deliver consistent, controllable braking power up to 6.8 kg, letting you apply steady pressure without snatching. Line Capacity Rings molded into the aluminum spool show at a glance how much line remains during a fight, so you can manage long runs with confidence. The auto-engaging gears mean the levelwind engages as soon as you turn the handle, keeping mono or braid neatly spooled.

Choose the right variant

The Rival Level Wind family covers everything from light jigging to heavier trolling. Pick your reel by line capacity, retrieve speed, and whether you need a line counter or left-hand retrieve:

• Penn Rival Level Wind 15 (current model) – 5.1:1 ratio, 64 cm per turn, 340 m / 0.35 mm mono or 580 yd / 20 lb braid; versatile all-rounder for inshore trolling, jigging, and bottom species

• RIV15LWLC – same spool and gearing as the 15, plus built-in line counter; 519 g

• RIV15LWLCLH – line counter and left-hand retrieve

• RIV20LWLC – size 20 spool (435 m / 0.38 mm), 5.1:1 ratio, 64 cm per turn, line counter; for medium-weight setups

• RIV20LWLCLH – size 20 with line counter and left-hand retrieve

• RIV30LW – size 30 spool (415 m / 0.49 mm), 3.9:1 ratio, 69 cm per turn; slower gearing for heavy trolling and deep dropping

• RIV30LWLC – size 30 with line counter, 641 g

• RIV30LWLCLH – size 30 with line counter and left-hand retrieve

Facts

• Gear ratio: 5.1:1

• Retrieve per turn: 64 cm (25″)

• Reel weight: 502 g (17.7 oz)

• Bearing count: 2 shielded stainless steel ball bearings

• Max drag: 6.8 kg (15 lb)

• Mono capacity: 340 m / 0.35 mm · 290 m / 0.38 mm · 195 m / 0.46 mm

• Braid capacity: 580 yd / 20 lb · 435 yd / 30 lb · 305 yd / 50 lb

• Drag type: Star drag with HT-100 carbon fibre washers

• Spool material: Aluminum with Line Capacity Rings

• Anti-reverse: Multi-stop

• Hand retrieve: Right

• Water type: Saltwater