PENN Spinfisher V Spinning Fishing Reel review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Penn
Material	Stainless Steel
Color	Multicolor, Black
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Item Weight	0.58 Kilograms
Fishing Line Type	Braided
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

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Watertight spinning reel performs reliably in saltwater and sand environments
Durable construction with full metal body, sideplate, and rotor and heavy-duty aluminum bail wire
Sealed HT-100 Slammer drag system provides robust, silky-smooth drag, while friction trip ramp prevents premature bail trip when casting
Fluid cranking with 5 shielded stainless steel ball bearings and instant anti-reverse bearing
Superline spool requires no backing, is braid ready, and has line capacity rings marked at 1/3, 2/3, and full capacity

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Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 13, 2019
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Penn
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07T5Q3JJJ

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Questions about PENN Spinfisher V Spinning Fishing Reel

where is this reel made

Answer: The reel is made in China using Penn engineering specs, they are the same quality as the USA reels.

Answer: China. Main office and headquarters is on Huntingpark Ave in Philadelphia and were once made there. I took 3 reels there last fall for refurbishing. Like new!

Answer: I stopped buying Penn years ago when they moved their manufacturing to China, I was a big fan of their SS spinners. I think Ardent is the only USA made spinning reels and bait casters. If the readers know otherwise, please educate me. I love to support American workers and manufacturers as well as getting the benefits of superior quality in our products.

Answer: All penn reels are American made

Answer: Not sure were this reel is manufactured. I know that Penn Fishing Tackle Mfg is located in Philadelphia, Pa.

Answer: Ardent is an American owned company that designs products in the

Answer: This is made in China.

Answer: Made in China

Hello, what is the weight of this reel. I want to buy this for my wife and my kids (10 12 year old). Just want to make sure it is not heavy.

Answer: it is on the heavy size. especially for inshore and/or if you are casting and using plastics. if you are just bottom fishing it wouldn't be too bad. i would HIGHLY recommend to you to get the PENN CONFLICT 2500 or 3000 instead. if you go to bass pro shop. com they should have the exact weights of these reels.but buy them on amazon or walmart to get the lower price

Answer: For wife and kids a Spinfisher V 3,500 or 4,500 would work. the Penn battle II series is just as good.

Answer: This real is a little heavy for it's size.

Answer: It definitely has some weight to it. I don't think she'll be happy. I know my wife would prefer a Quantum with less weight.

Answer: It's definitely heavier than the conflict and battle. I like the 3500 better. More compact and great with 15-20lb braid and a 7' extra fast action rod

Does the reel come fully assembled?

Answer: With the exception of screwing the handle into place, the reel comes fully assembled, thank goodness!

Answer: Yes.

Answer: yes

How much lind can you put in this real?

Answer: 580 yards of 80 lb braid , don't use mono so I don't know, I fish for big fish with this reel.

Answer: A lot ! It says what it takes on the reel ! Depending on the line test .

Answer: Just look at the specs

what rod should I match up with this reel? Penn Spinfisher V SSV10500 Spinning Reel

Answer: I would recommend to use Penn spinning rod for big game such as Power Stick, Rampage or Bluwater Carnage. Currently, i'm using power stick and plan to buy Bluewater Carnage 3050S70

Answer: Sorry, I purchased SSV3500,,4500,5500 reels. SSV10500 would be for a much larger rod than I own.

Answer: It depends on your needs. I wanted something that could handle a pretty big fish (~30-75lbs), but that I could fit in my trunk. I bought this one, and I am very happy with the quality of it. It is made of great materials. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LZHBSO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Answer: 12' med heavy ugly stick for surf, 6-7' ugly stick tiger for boat.

Which reel would best be suited for fresh and inshore saltwater fishing, I'm looking for one to handle both from bass to reds to mangrove snapper?

Answer: 3500 will work fine without additional weight

Would this reel in size 3500 pair well with the st croix inshore mojo rod in size 8ft? Or should i get a bigger size for the rod?

Answer: The length isn't a problem if you're using it from shore or a boat, but more about the power of the rod, medium for a lighter setup or medium heavy for a beefier setup.

Hay alguna

witch one of these reels are 75.99

Will a older spool 450ssg fit on this reel or another current penn reel?

What size reel is this...The pic say 3500...is that correct?

is it a right hand reel

Answer: It can be ether left or a right

Answer: Yes it is both hand

Answer: Hi Jeromy, yes it is.

Answer: Yes

how much yards of line can the hold

Answer: It depends of the line, see the specifications. I use 40# and it hold almost 300yrds

Answer: It varies with line rating Penn's website has a chart

Answer: Depends on the line used. Specifications can be found on Penn's website.

Answer: Check it on penn web site. It's stated very clearly on all the models.

Is our model 9500 a ssv9500

Answer: It is a SSV9500

Answer: Yes it is and it's a great reel. I love it.

Answer: It's a spinfisher v

Whats the difference between the 8500 and the 8500LL

Answer: The LL or live liner has a feature that allows the reel to free spool without leaving the bail open, it is great for cobia fishing or using live bait, however, I had 2 6500LL and sent both of them back because the live liner function failed. I went with the shimano bait runner and never looked back.

Answer: LL stands for live line, has a with bail,enabled free,spool,mode,with a light rear drag

Answer: Live Liner

Answer: LL lefthanded model

What size surf rod is appropriate for the 6500LL?

Answer: I matched mine with the penn prevail PRESF1530S10 with 40# spider wire brade. 10' 1-5 oz lead not much need to go over 10' in short surf of the gulf. Hualing in a 4' black tip shark was a breaze for this setup, but still left me feeling it was a satisfying fight. When needed I switch it over to a 7' med/hvy boat rod for jigging or bait runner function on large floating baits. Fantastic build quality, feel, and drag on this reel!

Answer: Nine to 10 foot rod is appropriate. I cast pretty far with a 7 foot rod on live sardine.

Answer: I matched it with a 10ft penn prevail MH 2 piece surf rod

Answer: I went with this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LZHBSO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00

Answer: 8'

Answer: Would say a 9 ft

What is the rated line capacity?

Answer: Mono: 300/8, 250/10, 185/12

what does reel size ?

Answer: On a spinning reel, reel size is important depending on the line size you intend to use. The SSV3500 is for 4 to 8 lb. mono line or 10 to 20 lb. braid line. This is a good fresh water or light in-shore saltwater reel.

Answer: Depending on the line u put on & how much line u need. The thicker line- less footage. Thinner line for smaller wheel allows for more line.

Does anyone else's make a slight muffled grinding noise when reeling in?

Answer: After 2 seasons of striped bass fishing my 6500ll does make a small amount of noise while reeling in now ,but still works great

Answer: Mine was smooth like butter the last time I used it..definitely rinse it out and try to take it apart and clean it, could you have sand or debris in it?

Answer: Mine is new and hardly used, but it is quiet and smooth

Answer: Mine doesn't. I keep it oiled and spray it with dawn and wipe with a sponge when finished fishing.

Answer: Not mine

I would like to know if the reel that you sold are manufactured in the usa or china?

Does anyone make reels other than in China

I’m seeing two different models in the picture one without the “ll” one with “liveliner”? is the one for $161 the penn spin fisher ssv 8500 ll?

Answer: the reel designation with the LL or ll indicates a live liner version

does it have reverse

Answer: If by reverse you mean can you let out line by pushing a lever which lets the spool unwind, the answer is no. One has to either open the bale or loosen the drag. It is sometimes a pain but you do get use to it. I like the reel. I use it to fish in the surf and I can throw my bait out a pretty good distance.

Answer: Depends on what you mean by reverse. The handle can be moved from one side to the other to allow either a left or right hand retrieve. Or if you are concerned the reel will foul because of excessive spool speed, this is a spinning reel which as a type does not have this problem. Bait casting reels have this problem and are sometimes designed with an anti-reverse feature to minimize this occurring.

6500LL & Penn Carnage 2 jigging spinning 6'6"/medium are good match for grouper?

Does it come in 5000 or 5500.? Thanks

Would the 10500 be suitable for large alligator gar, carp, sturgeon, paddlefish and even the occasional shark?

Answer: I would think so. The Spinfisher V or VI 10500 is a hefty reel.

Whats difference between V and VI

Answer: Well VI more smoothly than the old version and has GNC gear the new version that change a lot more durable reels

By any chance anyone tried to use this for a 10' rod? i just ordered a tsunami airwave elite surf spinning rod 10'6". this is cheaper than the other

Answer: I use it on a tsunami 9'6" but see no reason why you couldn't use on a 10'6".

Answer: i have mine set up with a Penn Carnage 7' Jigging rod.......where i fish its simply hook and reel in, no time to play with the fish. i don't see why it wouldn't be good with any other combo unless your ice fishing....lol. would be overkill.

Answer: I use this reel on an 11' and 13' rod. It works fine.

Why did the pice jumo from 109 to 135 over night? I almost bought it then went to check out and saw the price difference..cost more here than my local

Answer: It's good to check the quantity number when you're looking at items sometimes. The dealer that had it for that price might have been low on stock and somebody purchased it before you decide to. Same thing happened to me.

What is the best rod for the 9500

Answer: That depends on how you are fishing ; boat?, beach?

Answer: This is a large spinning reel not for trout or bass fishing. I mounted mine on a heavy 6' 6" fiberglass rod that I built up from a bare rod blank. I use it for snapper, grouper and large redfish etc. I think the Penn home website will give you suggestions as too what rods specs they suggest for this reel. Thanks and Regards.

What is the max drag on the 8500?

what is the weight of the 5500? the 6500 is 23 ozs, what does the 5500 weight?

Answer: About. 16.5 oz

Answer: 21.6 oz

Answer: 21.6oz

would the 65600v match up well with a 9 ft surf rod?

Answer: A 9ft medium rod or longer is ideal.

Can the 6500 reel handle a fish as heavy as 20 lbs? Or more?

Answer: Good for 50 lb fish, just have the right rod and line weight

Answer: Yes no problem. One hell of a reel!

Answer: Yes, we landed 40 lb. Blue cat, drag worked great!

Answer: That's a great question and unfortunately, I have not had the opportunity to bring in such beast...

Answer: Yes no problem.

Answer: Yes

Would you recommend the 4500 for kingfish on a kayak?

Answer: Of course!!! This is a pretty tough reel for big fish. It also does great for casting. Good luck catching some big ones!!!

I just ordered the 7500 would that be fine on a 10 foot rod for bass or is the reel to big ?

Answer: http://www.pennfishing.com/penn-reels-spinning-reels-penn-spinfisher/penn-spinfisher-v-spinning/1290594.html

What size would be good for a 7’6” medium rod?

Answer: These are big heavy reels. I have a 6500 on a 10ft surf tod. You'll probably be good with 3500 or 4500, but could take 5000 to 6500 if you wanna sacrifice weight for more line

Answer: a 12 -20lb reel works good for that

Answer: Depends on the type of fishing you are doing, I would not use a spinning rod longer than 7' medium heavy with this reel for most situation.

Answer: Depends on what you want to fish for. Smaller fish then a smaller reel size, bigger fish then a bigger reel size.

Answer: I would think the 4500.

Answer: El 5000

What's the line weight limit ?

Answer: The spec on the 4500 are accurate - it has a max drag of 25 lbs and it lists Braid Capacity (yds/lb) of 365/15, 280/20, 200/30.

Answer: MONO CAPACITY: YD/LB 300/8 250/10 185/12

Answer: I have 30lb braid on mine with no problems. Love my reel!!!!

Is retrieve LEFT or RIGHT?

Answer: You can use it left or right handed. I love it so far. Lots of stoping power.

Answer: Your choice. Handle can be installed on either side.

Answer: both, handle can be put on either side

Is this 7500lc a good match with a 9' ml surf pole? any ideas i dont want a heavy pole or smaller reel?

Answer: I tried it and thought it was too heavy and went with a 6500 on the same size surf rod. I use my 7500lc on a 12 ft. heavy surf rod.

Answer: It is a fine reel.

Answer: To match this reel, you need at least a 11' surf rod

Answer: I have mine mounted on an old 9ft eagle claw surf rod. It will do anything I want it to do. Long cast are easy and over (40+-) lb test it says to go with a braided line.

Is this ths liveliner version?

Answer: If it has LL it is the live liner, of not its a regular reel. In all honesty look into the Shimano 8000D. It blows this reel out of the water

Answer: Not this model. But any reel model ending in LL is the one you are looking for

Will this reel fit on a Penn Battalion 12' surf rod?

Answer: Fit really isn't the issue. This is a BIG HEAVY reel! It will wear you out casting even for a little while. It will hold around 600-700m of 80lb braid. So you can pretty much hook the Red October, crank down the drag, and pray your rod doesn't explode.

Answer: Great for willy the woofer and it will

Answer: Yes

What diff between 8500 and 8500LL!

Answer: LL is the Live Line version of the 8500

Answer: Thee 8500 is a conventional spinning reel and the LL is a live liner reel, which includes an additional rear drag system for drifting live baits and adjusting the outgoing tension on the presentation of live or drifting baits.

Answer: I bought the 4500LL for surf perch. The LL is an additional drag switch for live bait fishing. However, I've found it to be very helpful when adjusting the line length for a cast; you can flip the drag switch, adjust your line, and then flip the switch again to retension.

Answer: The LL stands for Live Liner and allows you the option to flip a lever at the back of the reel that sets minimal drag. The advantage is when a fish strikes it can take off without the sudden jerk of full drag. When you are ready flip the switch and full drag is set along with the hook.

I mainly fish the NE for blues and striped bass, would the 4500 be suited for these fish/conditions or would i need to go bigger?

Answer: It's just a matter of choice, the 4500 has the backbone to handle them .I have caught a lot of 50+ flatbread and blue cats with no issues

Answer: Up to 25lbs of drag, I think you'd be okay with the 4500 and 50lb braid.

Answer: I spool 50# braid on both of mine .

Which model reel is best for surf fishing as far as casting distance? Im thinking about the 10500 is this a good reel for surf fishing

Answer: I have 4500,7500 10500. Casting distance determined more by rod length and action. My kids have caught big redfish and Jacks on the 4500 with 60lb braid. If you are big shark fishing then 7500 or 10500 better

Answer: I use a 6500ll on a 10ft prevail rod for striped bass and bluefish, I can get a pretty far cast and has no problem reeling in large stripers.

just got this in today and would like to know as to why when im spooling my line the live liner drag at bottom comes unscrewed and wont go back on?

Is this 7500lc a good match with a 9' ml surf pole? any ideas i dont want a heavy pole or smaller reel?

Answer: I tried it and thought it was too heavy and went with a 6500 on the same size surf rod. I use my 7500lc on a 12 ft. heavy surf rod.

Answer: It is a fine reel.

Answer: To match this reel, you need at least a 11' surf rod

Answer: I have mine mounted on an old 9ft eagle claw surf rod. It will do anything I want it to do. Long cast are easy and over (40+-) lb test it says to go with a braided line.

How much does the 7500 lc weight?

Answer: 27.2 oz out of the box. http://www.pennfishing.com/penn-reels-spinning-reels-penn-spinfisher/penn-spinfisher-v-spinning/1290594.html

Answer: All specs are listed below item on amazon

Answer: 1.7 pounds

Looking for a durable light setup, thinking 4500ll with medium ugly stik6.6, ocean dock fishing small mutton snapper approx 12inch+, young tarpon?

Answer: The 4500LL is a great real. I have mine paired with a Penn Battalion inshore rod. I bought it because I found it at a cheap price so I hardly used it at first. When I started using it I fell in love and bought another one. Sad thing is that sale was over so I paid more for the second one but I had to have it. LOL.

Besides purchasing the reel and the rod, is there anything else i need to purchase for surf casting?

Answer: Some good line for you reel, Braid or monofiloment, maybe a Sand Spike to hold your rod. Anything else I would ask at the Bait shop as far as hook/leader size, sinker weight what are the preferred baits for the kinds of fishes that are bitting. Be friendly at the bait shop there is a wealth of information to be gleened there.

Product reviews of PENN Spinfisher V Spinning Fishing Reel

Johnny : Reliable Reel

Excellent reel. I’ve been surf fishing almost every weekend for 30 years and bought several of these to replace my long lasting, but obsolete Penns. Quiet, smooth reeling and casting. Salt wave splashes have been a non-issue. The 7500 is the optimum size and weight. This model is still a better bargain than upgrading to a VI.

Brew and Fish : It's a tank

This is a really solid reel. It's a little heavy, but I bought this to take abuse. It's very smooth and is built to last forever.

Amazon Customer : good quality and affordable

I upgraded some of my saltwater gear and I've always trusted ,PENN reels. They've many,many years at their craft. And this reel shows they build them to last and that they know what their customers want; smooth operation; good quality and affordable. Thanks again PENN!

Tabitha Parker : Great Reel! Built like a tank

Great Reel! Built like a tank. This reel is my 5th one I own and keep adding to arsenal. The reel is made to keep all the dirt, sand and grime out. I fish for trophy Blue catfish and have not let me down!

Amazon Customer : Beginners read here before breaking your reel!

One of my favorite reels (for salt or fresh). Heavy, but an absolute beast. I have a 6500 on a surf rod with braid and it can cast a mile. Drag is smooth and so is reeling in or working a fish. Feels like a rock.

Solid. Has had numerous dunks and drops. All you need to do is rinse it with fresh water.

To those offering bad reviews:

if you are using a spinning reel and you are cranking the handle to close the bail....you’re doing it wrong and hurting the reel. Stop it and stop being lazy. Close it manually. Easy way to grind gears and break things.....no matter the size of the reel.

If you aren’t rinsing it off after each use, that is on you. You are damaging your own reel.

If you are reeling a fish while it is pulling drag, you are doing it wrong. Let the reel and the rod work for you.

But seriously, never reel closed the bail. Always do it manually.

This reel is amazing. I can’t wait to get another (probably more). I fully suggest this reel. I mainly surf cast and jetty fish. I have fished it in the dead of night, heat of the sun, and in downpours. Always performs. Second only to my Stradic ci+ that was more than twice the price.

Don’t believe bad reviews. Try this reel for yourself. Amazing. Tight lines!

Scott Domonoske : Get it

Smooth drag. Amazing durability... Once taken apart it is easily cleaned and works like new again. Dropped one in salt water for 30 minutes before finding it. Took it apart and cleaned/oiled/greased it. Still works like new.

Middle Aged Man : Wow Wow Wow

Very smooth. Dual drags are super nice. Its the one on the right hand in photo. It does have some weight to it, but that is fine as I'm not slinging it a lot. I've only deployed for an hour so far. . . but can't wait to hook something nice with it.

Cody Vaughn : Water tight after 1 year

3500 is a great light weight size for redfish and bay fishing. Strong and smooth. I've used my 6500LL all season and I opened it up and it's still water tight!

Amazon Customer : Will buy more

Smooth Quality reel. I probably don't need the LL model but figured it was only a couple bucks more, why not. Reel is not heavy but has enough weight for you to know that it is metal and will stand the tests you put it up to. Plenty of grease inside, I didn't need to do anything, its ready to go. I spooled it with 20lb power pro braid 300 yards fit no problem. Using it on a Hurricane Calico Jack 7' Medium rod. Awesome combo, much better feel than the penn combo. I am satisfied with my purchase and would recommend to others. I will be getting a few more of these spinfishers like the 6500.

Rich : Should mention Manual Bail in the description

I have two 4500 ssg reels that I love for surfcasting. They're getting old and I replace parts as they wear or break, especially the bail spring and dog (trips the bail). I had the Spinfisher SSV4500 in my wish list and my wife got it for me for Christmas. I haven't fished with it yet, but I didn't know it was manual bail until I tried it and the bail trip was very hard and then I read the comments. I like the manual bail and do that with my old reels
. I just wish they had put that in the description.

guy : Live liner drag not working well

I read many reviews on this reel and was sceptical about buying but decided to.I bought one as a tester and was satisfied so I bought a second and was so disappointed the very problem that I read about in the negative reviews occurred the live liner drag is not disengaging and giving a grinding sound I am sending it back. I had given two ???? but after what happened to the second reel I'm giving one ???? and that is for being a metal body reel.The drag failed spectacularly after three fishing trips and fresh water trips no salt water at all.The fish that was on had no more than ten lbs it was just a Arrowana that was fighting hard. This reel is crap no wonder the price keeps falling. Penn you did a horrible job or persons are selling defective reels on Amazon two out two is really bad.

Perry : My favorite reel

Ive got 3 of these - a 6500 and 2 4500, all 3liveliners, and 2 other penn reels. I dont think theyre still made in the usa, but they are well made. I am hard on gear and these hold up really well.

They arent sealed quite as well as the super expensive ones, but they are sealed pretty good. I think the drag isnt sealed maybe? They WILL take a dunking, but nmyou cannot crank or otherwise spin the reel while its under or it will still leak a bit and need to be opened to clean and lube.

Amazon Customer : good quality and affordable

Surchand R. Kalicharan : A must have for all you surf fishing people out there.

Really and truly an amazing spinner reel. I have used this paired up with a 12 foot uglystik and few hundred yards of 50-lb braid and its been phenomenal. It is definitely on the heavier side plus the rod I choose is not any lighter either. After getting into more surf fishing this was definitely a huge upgrade over my Penn Pursuit II rod/reel combo, and the weight difference was very much noticeable. I've got no problem flinging 3-6oz diamond jigs immense distances compared to the old rod/reel I had. The one feature I love that has come in very handy was the fact that the bail does not lock when you try to reel in while its open, nor does it lock with a particularly hard cast, I have lost many a lure and popper this way. Another notable feature worth mentioning is it is a sealed reel so a few dunks or splashes in saltwater wont make much of a dent in it. On the maiden trip I managed to catch two blue fish well over 15inches and they put up one crazy, and fun, fight. I purchased this in May 2016, it is now July so its been in use for about 2 months as of writing this and its performed amazingly well each time, surf fishing, night fishing, and pier fishing, its all been great.

Tomas : Great Reel and Outstanding Value

I have purchased 4 of these reels. They are work horses and I highly recommend them for the occasional fisherman to the "Fishing Warrior".

Amazon Customer : good quality and affordable

Ken W. : Penn 1259871 Spinfisher V Spinning Fishing Reel, 4500

Love the reel. Great for saltwater fishing. Have 2500, 3500 & 5500 Penn reels.

Mike K : Fantastic fishing reel, excluding the live liner feature

This is the almost the perfect fishing reel. It reels in like a dream, can handle just about any fish, and is sealed against water. The live liner feature is nice but it's still quite strong, even on the lowest setting. I'm not sure how valuable this feature would be for most fish.

Scott Domonoske : Get it

Tomas : Great Reel and Outstanding Value

I have purchased 4 of these reels. They are work horses and I highly recommend them for the occasional fisherman to the "Fishing Warrior".

Jay Johnson : Best Saltwater Reel in the Market!

I have two of these Penn reels that I purchased over two years ago. I go out very often and have never had any problem with the reels. I have had no problems with the drag which is amazing and no rust. These are expensive but well worth it for all the time you spend offshore fishing for trophy kingfish!

Kindle Aub : The best all purpose reel.

The SSV5500 is the best all purpose reel; light enough to carry for long beach walks when surf fishing yet strong enough to land 32" Bull Reds. It is my favorite reel. I use in with an Ugly Stik.

David : Good looking and feeling reel but weights more than advertised

Good looking and feeling reel but weights more than advertised...

Norman Hulse : beautiful

It keeps locking up , maybe its he salt water.

Ruben.t : Penn spinfisher ssv4500 perfect reel pair with ugly stik tiger elite

Wow very happy just what i wanted the ssv4500 Penn spinfisher i got it all in one very light weight powerful and nice looking perfect size for inshore fishing on any rod love it highly recommend it....????

Matthew W. Akers : I caught a nice bull red on this reel last weekend

I caught a nice bull red on this reel last weekend. So far, so good. No issues to report. I bought a 9000 size reel. The only downside to it the weight, which is an issue if you plan on casting a lot while walking to and from the surf.

Kaylan : LL Feature fails and YOU PAY!

I bought this reel for by BF and we have been dealing with headaches ever since. 1. Within a month the LL (live line) feature failed on the reel. We took it to a PENN CERTIFIED service center Angler's Choice on 1910 Rosecrans Street. Called first no issues. Got there and all they are willing to do is charge me more money to send it to Penn. You all can keep your defective reel. DO NOT BUY!!!!!! READ REVIEWS AND BELIEVE PENNS FAILURE WILL COST YOU, YES YOU THE CONSUMER MORE!!!!

Caleb : I've never been careful about keeping my reels clean from the salt water so its nice to finally have a reel that will not get ..

Clean, smooth, doesn't flinch when exposed to sand or salt water. Went surf fishing last weekend all the way up and down the California coast and it is a huge improvement over the Walmart specials I previously owned. I've never been careful about keeping my reels clean from the salt water so its nice to finally have a reel that will not get ruined easily.

Tomas : Great Reel and Outstanding Value

I have purchased 4 of these reels. They are work horses and I highly recommend them for the occasional fisherman to the "Fishing Warrior".

Tinkeringeek : Solid Feel

Beefy and has a solid feel to it. Made with high quality part, and has a good finish to the overall unit. I own 2 other models so this now has been added to my fishing gear as the 3rd one. I like the idea of sealed bearing since most of my fishing has been salt fishing from either piers or beaches. Couple this with a light rod really does the job of casting easy. Get it, you won't regret it.

Kim : I'm happy with my purchase

This reel is big and heavy. I was a bit surprised that it had some trouble handling my 3 lb catch off the pier.

Regardless for the price (amazon flash sale). I'm happy with my purchase.

vee99 : One of the best reels that is not over $200

One of the best reels that is not over $200, those waterproof housing is the reason I purchased this, but it performs
very good hauling in big game with it's torque and that live liner is a compliment.

Sherri Krause : Let’s go fishing!

The guys live there new reels and-have purchased ALL of the Penn Reels sold here on Amazon! No regrets, and would buy them again!

Jesse E : great for its class, and price point

Well built and very smooth. Infinite anti-reverse, fully sealed, anodized accessories, and sturdy body accentuate this model.

Great entry level inshore reel.

If you use hard lures this is model works great. Excellent beach trough and breaker wave range. Lacks the braided line capacity for long casting +1oz without a shock leader. If you use live bait or slow jig, the 4500 LL is a must.

Amazon Customer : Great buy

Great . Use in the laguna every weekend I can . Saltwater hasn't effected it yet. No problem handling to oversize reds

Mino B : ... with a 9' penn prevail rod and it was awesome. the setup is very light on the wrist ...

i purchased this reel with a 9' penn prevail rod and it was awesome. the setup is very light on the wrist and forearm. the reel had no problem dragging in a 5 lb fish. i can't wait to see how it handles with stripers and blues.

Jonathan Fletcher : Most expensive reel I own, and best

Costs a bit more, but quality is excellent, glad I make this purchase.

daddyof4boys : Not the lightest reels, but very solid for saltwater

Have 5 of the spinfisher V series ranging in sizes,,, and all have been baptized a lot in the salt water surf.
Very durable.

MSDLNH : Smooth !!! Great bargain for a heavy duty reel.

We loved these reels so much I’ve bought 3 so far and plan on purchasing another. They’re smooth, easy to use, durable and worth every penny. Love the ll feature, great for when we’re fishing for Northern!

willf650 : Bottom line is it has a sweet drag but is a so so reel that fails ...

We have been shark fishing and blue fishing with these reels for a few seasons. Between a friend and I we have three of these Penn live liners thus far among a field of Shimanos.

The oldest of these reels was a 4500LL and it got sent back last season after about 4 seasons of moderate use. Peen elected to replace the reel instead of repairing it. I basically got a new real for $40.

The other two we have are 6500LL and they've been around for one season. One of them has a malfunctioning live liner at the start of its second season.

The Penns are ok for the money and their drag pressure shines in comparison to most reels their size. This is why we chose the 6500s for shark fishing.

This being said a Shimano Bait Runner D out classes this reel in all features except drag. These reels are supposed to be sealed and we now have two of three them needing repair. The Shimano Bait Runners used along side them have only required a handle to be replaced due to it getting stiff from salt water use. The Shimano is also an all around smoother reel so they have much more use then the Penns.

Bottom line is it has a sweet drag but is a so so reel that fails to shine in any other aspect.

Sherri Krause : Let’s go fishing!

The guys live there new reels and-have purchased ALL of the Penn Reels sold here on Amazon! No regrets, and would buy them again!

You can call me Sir : 8 Star Quality Saltwater Reel - Low Price for what You Get.

Basically, to get straight to the point, this is a high quality reel with little to no real maintenance required, yet is built for and works amazing in saltwater. I fish from shore with this, fish from boats as well. I have the 6500 as it, for me, is a great all around do anything and everything reel. Nothing negative to say.

G. Alcindor : Great Reel

Bought this reel back in 2015 and it has served me well. This is the only reel i use. I've had other "budget" reels and they failed not to long after first use. I care for my reels properly so its not a matter of care.

This reel stands up to the fight- period! And all my fishing is saltwater.

I did however recently experience failure with the bail spring after 3 years of constant use. I have ordered a replacement spring but yet to install. Once in i will update my review

karl klingelhoeffer : Beware!

This is the second one of these reels that have failed within the first year of owning. I am an avid fisherman who takes extra care cleaning my gear after every single trip. While the low cost is attractive, spending the time or the money to rebuild these after they fail is not worth the end result, considering the bait runner drag is not consistent to begin with. I am officially done with this series of Penn reels.

zander laurent : I dont have to worry about it getting wet

I just spent the week fishing with the Spinfisher V and I loved it. It was incredibly fun to fight fish with and has excellent drag capabilities. The bail stays open when you cast and it seems to be very salt water resistant.

I chose the V over the Vl because the V has such a great reputation. Im sure the Vl will also gain an incredible reputation, but I wanted to go with the tried and true.

I matched this reel with a st croix triumph travel surf casting rod 10ft. The reel sat well and lined up well. I was able to cast 50 yards with minimal effort.

The reel looks nice and feels very smooth when retrieving.

The only downside of this reel is its weight. It is by far the heaviest reel I own. That being said I was still able to fish all day (without a rod holder) and not get too tired.

In one weekend I caught a record size kelp bass, a good sized smooth hound shark, 4 small leopard sharks, and four medium sized shovelnose guitar fish.

Matthew W. Akers : I caught a nice bull red on this reel last weekend

Isleofdoggos : Thinking of buying another

Excellent reel. Great for surf casting off a 10 foot rod, would be good for offshore fishing for 10-30 pounders as well. Solid build, tight controls. Heavy but heavy duty

Matthew W. Akers : I caught a nice bull red on this reel last weekend

MSDLNH : Smooth !!! Great bargain for a heavy duty reel.

Will Penn : Penn is best bang for the buck . Killer reel.

This reel is a beast . In its price range , I trust it every single bit as my reels that cost much more. Stripers , gator Blues or Benito and Yellowfin.... This reel puts fish in the boat .
Never one single issue.
Don't get caught up in fancy name and marketing BS..Penn gets it done !

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