Using Rocketfuel
Penn 525 Mag
The 525 Mag is a very powerful reel thanks to all those bearings in the spool and drive system. It can also run pretty quickly so use at least Red RF and keep the brake slide on max for starters. Only the two inboard spool bearings need attention on the tuning front, the two the shaft run on only come into play when the spool is under load.
The mags come off in equal increments so each step will increase/decrease braking by the same amount. If your reel runs too fast you have two options:
- Add a couple of magnets back to back on the two central mags
- or use a very thick oil in the spool bearings such as Liquid Grease.
| Gear Ratio : | 6:1 |
| Brakes : | Four rare earth magnets with sliding adjustment |
| End Tension : | Set end float so there is a little lateral movement |
| Fishing Tune : | Red Rocket Fuel, XS or for maximum control Liquid Grease. Start with the mags on |
| Pro's : | Powerful retrieve, precision spool, reinforced drive train |
| Con's : | Can run pretty fast |
