If you have to ask this question, then you would do well to get the 'plain'
old 525. If you were a competent caster, then the 525 mag could be the
answer. - BUT - You need to be a very good caster and quite competent
at reel tuning. I do have both and have little to no trouble with them.
Go to http://neilmackellow.sea-angler.org/ for more info.
Then do a search on Google Groups.......loads of back mail ALL ABOUT the
Penn 525MAG !!! look and you will learn............
Personally ... for casting ,the ABU mag6500 reels can't be beat. IMHO, but
they don't have 'grunt' like the Penn 525 and don't make such a good sea
reel.
So final summary. ABU 6500 mag for casting power (easy to set up - without
taking it apart !)
Plain Penn 525 for general sea fishing. Penn 525 MAG for competent casting
with 'grunt'.

"Wideangle" wrote in message
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Can anybody advise on these reels, which is the best value.