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

Jonathan Fletcher : Most expensive reel I own, and best

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

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

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

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.

Nick Zenos : Overall good reel, Live liner is too quiet to be functional.

Spinfisher 8500 LL - spooled with 50lb braid paired with a Ugly Stick Tiger Jigging rod.
Taken out offshore 6 times, so far so good.
Capable of muscling in a 36lb African Pompano with ease. For a larger reel, it is pretty smooth, and although I have heard a plethora of discouraging comments about the mechanics of the "Live Liner". However so far it has done its job well. The one major fault with this reel is how quiet line can be taken whilst the "Live Liner" feature is on. Sometimes I get a hit and don't notice line being drawn out. Instead of using the bait runner, I lower the drag and reset it after the bite.

Gregg R. Goldstein : Second Penn Spinfisher reel

Bought for my son for Christmas. He has used this in saltwater and it is a great step up from the Penn Battles.

Mike Johnson : Ok Reel. There are better for the price.

For the fishing we do here in South Florida, the Mighty Spinfisher doesn’t hold up well. They have a seal that holds in any water that gets in. And trust me...you can’t make a reel water proof. Any water that gets in stays in from the gasket they have. And the only way to clean it out effectively is to take it apart and clean it. I’ve been wade fishing with clients for 2 years using Penn Clash, no issues. Tried using Spinfishers within 3 weeks, taking it apart and ordering new bearings.

Decent reel, nice and solid feel. Great drag. But if you get it wet be ready to take it apart.

D. T. Henderson : Peen Spinfisher SS4500V

I have used "Penn Spinfisher SS reals for 40 years. From the 420 SS UL, to there 8500 SS big water real and have never had any trouble at all. They cost a bit more than some ,less than others and the quality is always there. I also like to use Penn rods matched with the size reel I have . Matched they are an unbeatable combo. The Newer Reels for the super line are a nice touch. Peen just keeps getting better, Right-On PEEN. Take care of them and they will last a life time. Thanks, Tom

Jonathan Fletcher : Most expensive reel I own, and best

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

DOMINIC : Not as golden looking on the inside

2 teeth broke on the main gear while reeling in a 22 inch striped bass from the surf. I had the drag open with 2 rotations. This should have never happened. I used the reel no more then 40 times since I got it 2 years ago.

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

Jon Fryett : Dang.....!!!!

This is my wife's and mine favorite reel. When I need to cast far while jettie fishing, off the beach, or a pier, this is the reel we enjoy the most. I love them 100 meter casts!! Smooth action on every pump of the handles.

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.

Andrew Kaleski : Perfect for sharks off the beach

Solid drag, great line capacity, casts perfect. Its heavy of course but its built solid landed a 4ft black tip and 5ft sand shark with it no issues. Plan on catching more.

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 : Great reel, solid

Great reel, solid. I kayak fish a lot on the Texas coast and this reel has held up great for 2 seasons so far. Your gear more splash/spray that average when kayak fishing. Don't have to worry too much about water intrusion. Very low maintenance reel that is smooth and packs a punch.

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.

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!

The Morgans : GREAT SURF REEL!

This is an awesome reel !...once you spool it with Berkley trilene, not braid.
this is a large, solid reel! and yes it has a manual bail which works great when
power casting 4 ounce storm sinkers in the surf. Only the 7500 LC (long cast! )
has the manual bail check out review videos on youtube for more info.
We tried braid in the surf and the drag from the water was horrible, stick with mono.
Teamed up with a 13 foot surf rod this reel really cranks!
Nice large handle makes reeling very comfortable and the retrieval fast and smooth!
Looking to buy two more...:) when i can.

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.

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!

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.

fernando a. : good reel

Really good reel, so far have caught cal yellows, bonitos, barracudas,sheephead, calicos, and lots of rock fish. Reel is bit big and heavy but you get used to it, and so far no issues took it with me on trips all this season.

Dan The Handyman : Best salt water reel ever

Best salt water reel ever. I used this several times at the beach and because it is sealed when I go to use it the next time it works like new after just rinsing it. Any other reel I ever use would have problems after a few times no matter how you clean it, as far as spinning reels would go.

karl klingelhoeffer : Beware!

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

TANK : Spinfisher 6500

This is a heavy duty reel I intend on using in the surf as well as jigging. 6500 Reel holds over 300 yards of 40lb braid and is absolutely gorgeous. Matched with the correct rod, you have a great set up, that resists water intrusion and has powerful drag to stop fish. Reel is heavy, but I will be replacing my other spinners with this model after the season.

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!

Mike Johnson : Ok Reel. There are better for the price.

T. Rhyder : Great reel. I mean it’s a Penn afterall

I love this reel. So far, I’ve pulled in a couple nice bluefin with it, 30lbs. It was so easy.

Kindle Customer : Corroded real after two years. No way this is a sealed real.

This real barely lasted two years. Granted it is used heavily in saltwater fishing but the drag is completely locked up, I had to Hacksaw off the bail because it literally froze up due to corrosion. Going back to Shimano

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.

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

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

c.j. stampfl : Great real for the fishing I do

Great real for the fishing I do. Its a little stiff on the retrieve. Probably needs a good lubrication with that Quantium hot sauce.
I have it filled with 14lb mono and use it on a 8' Shimano Temar rod. Amazon had the best price around.

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.

Amazon Customer : Great reel, solid

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!

an honest reviewer : Bail-Less Surf Spinning Reel by Penn

I decided to purchase this reel from Penn because there is no bail to close on your line while you are making a powerful cast with a heavy lure or bait set up. I lost a big hook w/ leader baited with squid and a medium sized sinker last summer when a bail closed on me during a cast. I don't even want to think about loosing a $20 pencil popper.

This reel has performed perfectly so far. I use it at the beach surf casting in saltwater.

This reel has the following features:
Utilizes all metal construction. Aluminum, anodized to prevent corrosion.
5.6:1 gear ratio.
Water tight design uses seals to keep saltwater out.
5+1 Shielded stainless steel ball bearings - including anti-reverse bearing.
Weight - 22.5 oz.
Extra plastic washers - to adjust how the line lays on the spool. Mine does not need any adjustment.
Spool - Capacity 430 yards of 30 lb braid which is what I use. Spool has a rubber or vinyl coating to keep line from spinning on the spool. You can order extra spools directly by calling Penn.
Drag - Sealed. Dial up to a 30 lb drag instead of the usual 15 lbs. Material, I believe it is carbon fiber.

Using this reel has been great. When reeling in a lure the mechanical operation and feel is very smooth. There is no wobble, and this reel has been designed for the rotor mass to be in balance without a bail.

This is a heavy duty, dependable and solid reel. The drag can be adjusted to any setting you desire as changing by one click does not change the drag very much. The spool has a beveled inside face to help the line shoot out upon casting.

Using the reel can take some getting used to. You have to put the line on the roller bearing with your finger after casting. If this is new to you I recommend watching some videos on youtube to help you. Once the line is on the roller bearing you just reel the line in as usual and the line will never pop off of the roller bearing on its own. After you use this reel for a while, placing the line on the roller bearing will just become second nature or put another way you will do this without thinking about it or looking at it while doing it.

I'm having a lot of fun fishing with my new Penn Spinfisher V bail-less reel. Great value. Recommended !

Randall R. : Great reel

This a great seawater reel and I have even caught great lake salmon with it...Hard to beat a Penn. Drag works great and it holds plenty of line. Unless you're shark or wahoo fishing...lol

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".

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.

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.

Edgar Ibarra : The Kalashnikov of Spinning Reels

I like to thoroughly test out products before writing reviews. I bought this reel about a year ago, because of the good reviews I've read and seen on Youtube. I planned to use it as my main work horse when salt water fishing, but after the first wade fishing trip I realized that this reel is a beast. For perspective I'm a fairly strong person that likes to power lift, and that works in construction, but this reel is heavy and not for the weak. It wore me out after the first hundred casts. I usually cast about three hundred times, covering about 250-300 yards of grass flats. I have it paired with a Penn Allegiance 7' fast action rod that balances itself out. I use it mainly while kayak fishing now, and that's where it truly shines. I use it to fish bottom or when using a popping cork. It handles ocean spray very well on kayak and boat. I've reeled in bull reds and fifteen pound stubborn stingrays that suction cup themselves to the sand and mud of Galveston Bay. I still use it to wade fish, but only when surf fishing the beach front. Because, of how well it's sealed I don't have to worry too much about sand or salt water getting inside the reel. With that said though, I'm careful of not dunking it in the water, or lying it on the sand. I also rinse all my gear after every trip, and that's all it needs. I make a conscious effort to organize the truck bed, but it's solid enough to handle a reasonable amount of truck bed abuse when commuting. I haven't had to crack it open yet, but I imagine when I do, It'll be fairly easily. I was considering getting a smaller 3500 before purchasing the 4500, because of the weight issue. Now that I know it's strengths and weakness, I'm considering getting a 6500 or 7500 for offshore/nearshore, surf, and trolling.

April Portwood : Shark Hunter!!

Very strong reel and reliable and caught a 7 1/2 ft Nurse shark on it with ease!!

April Portwood : Shark Hunter!!

Very strong reel and reliable and caught a 7 1/2 ft Nurse shark on it with ease!!

Cachafich-Infinity : Long cast is an understatement.

Casting this new Spinfisher was fun! During the first and only trip (so far) I threw it about three dozen times, each one was flawless. No premature bail flip and never a wind knot probably due to the line lay from the very slow oscillation. I matched the with a St Croix Mojo MSS110MHMF2 11' Surf Rod and am very please with the performance of this match-up. I tried a new line Piscifun Green Braid Fishing Line 30LB with it's 4 Strands of braid. The line worked well, be careful not to over fill the reel, as this will become an anger management issue. I fished mainly with a 2 hook bait rig with a 2-3 oz pyramid surf sinker. Not bad at all for a fishing setup. I'm sure with better casting technique it will achieve 150+yds. It is definitely an improvement over a standard spin design. Please mark this review helpful if it was.

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.

Jay : Great reel,not American made anymore shame on penn.

Awesome reel even if it’s not made in USA anymore.It ought to be still though, but anyway reel will pull in any freshwater fish you want no hassle.

The Honest Critique : Penn Spinfisher SSV105000 - A Beast Of A Reel - Perfect For Gator Hunting!

My new Penn Spinfisher SSV105000 is a beast! Oh sure, there are better made reels with somewhat similar capacity... for $1,000.00! Who needs that noise! I mounted this reel on a 6' heavy action Penn Carnage Spinning Rod CARJGII80200S60 which is also a beast! The huge and very tall eyelets match perfectly to my Penn SVV10500 reel. As I am a gator hunter I added 400lb test braided Dyneema and 600lb American Fishing Wire snaps, swivels and cable.

As a test I rigged up a 300lb barbell and lifted the entire thing off the ground. I had to hold the spool on the reel to do it, but the feat was quite impressive. I am amazed how thin this rod is and yet is casts 12 ounce 16/0 weighted treble hooks like nothing, even with the ridiculous 1.3mm thick line. Sadly I run out of line before this rod and reel combo runs out of cast. I guess the Spinfisher was never meant to hold 400lb test.

traveler one : water proof

Great reel, light weight l have the 450

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