And, whatever your opinion of them, sea robins have a fondness for Gulp also
This is a much lighter lure than many of the bass lures that have gained popularity in recent years, but it has put plenty of bass on the end of lines for decades
So, for example, if youre going to be fishing in a location with lots of underwater logs and vegetation, the last thing you want is heavy sinkers that can get snagged
As to the expense of getting the IPX rating, as you note, it costs money for a manufacturer to get that, and in my experience companies dont spend money for no reason, so Im inclined to believe there is some additional protection built into the Penn reels to warrant that investment
Look for a lightweight net with a rubberized mesh to protect fish scales