The shimano has water proof drag system. I'm not sure if the Penn does. I like the shimano 4500 so much for live lining I just bought another one last week. I match it up with the 7' Penn slammer rod. Check out ebay for good prices. I got the slammer rod for $20 (retails for $70) and a very nice shimano reel for $75 (retails for ($110).
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