PENN Wrath Spinning Fishing Reel review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Penn
Material	Aluminum
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Color	Black, Blue
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

product features

Lightweight and corrosion-resistant graphite body
2 shielded stainless steel ball bearings
Instant anti-reverse bearing
Machined and anodized aluminum spool
Line capacity rings

product description

The PENN Wrath was built around legendary PENN durability. Featuring a lightweight and corrosion resistant graphite body with a machined and anodized aluminum spool, these reels will give you the confidence you need when targeting large fish. The 2 shielded stainless steel bearings and instant anti-reverse give a smooth and reliable gear feel. Available in sizes 2500 to 8000.

product details

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.55 x 6.4 x 3.1 inches; 12.38 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1505203
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 15, 2019
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Pure Fishing Inc.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07TZSJNHF

important information

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Questions about PENN Wrath Spinning Fishing Reel

2500 good for crappie fishing?

Answer: If it’s dedicated to crappie you could go smaller. 2500 is very versatile but I’d do 1500 or 2000 for a pur crappie setup.

Answer: Yes. I’d say it would be fine for crappie and or bass. I actually have the 3000 which is same reel with up sized spool. I originally ordered the 2500 but it went missing in transit and then was out of stock so I opted for the 3000 which I’m pleased with for salt water. It’s holding 20 lb braid and has nice action.

Answer: Sure. It works fine.

Which size reel would be suitable for 20lb braided line?

Answer: 2500 is the reel for 20lb braided line

What size would be best for a 12’ surf rod?

What type of drag washers does it come with.

Answer: Felt.

whats the line cap mono and braided for the 4000

Answer: 12-165 mono , 30-185 braided

is the 5000 series ok for fishing from a rock jetty and pulling in blues,stripers? also, is the handle metal as well or made from plastic?

Answer: 5000 is a great size to throw lures for big fish like strippers. But keep in mimd might be tiresome if you are not an avid lure fisherman due to the size but has plenty of power to pull fish from the rocks.

Answer: Buy a Daiwa Bg 4000 and save yourself any trouble.

Will hold up in saltwater?

Hola, qué significa 4000 de tamaño?

Answer: Es el tamano que usa Penn. 4000 es un poco mas para pezes grandes, puedes usarlo para curvina, trucha, mantarayas, catan o pes que cresca mas o menos grande. El 4000 puede con la mayoria de pescados que se encue tran en el golfo. Claro si buscas pescar tiburon un 8000 seria mejor.

Answer: 40 pulgadas quise desir

How much line does the 8000 hold?

Answer: 20 to 30 pounds mono

What type & size of rod are y'all using with this reel?

Answer: Rod is a Twinfish1802. Light Saltwater; 2 piece; 100-250 grams

Answer: Medium light

what type of rod would you recommend for a 5000? Medium or Medium heavy or else?

Answer: Depends on what type of fishing , good for pier , on shore beaches and rock piles , use 7’6 or higher length , 12/25 lb line Peixe co

Answer: I would say medium heavy/fast action for lures. Medium heavy/slow action for fishing the bottom. Probably a 7ft rod works.

Would this work in saltwater?

Answer: Yes, mine has always been used in saltwater. As far as I know, Penn is or has always been made to use in saltwater.

Answer: Yes. Used several times in saltwater. No issues.

Answer: Use mine strictly in salt, more specifically the surf. As harsh conditions as you can get and it’s held up well. Just remember to tighten the drag completely and rinse under fresh water after every use. Should last a good while. Solid reel for the money.

This reel use for saltwater ?

Answer: YES SIR...WORKS GREAT...

What's the gear ratio on this one?

Answer: It depends on the size of the reel. Check penn fishing website.

Answer: I don’t know but it is good and smooth for this price

what’s the best size and type rod should be for the 2500?

Answer: That’s a personal preference but I am currently using a new 6’ Light Saltwater; 2 piece; bait weight 100-250 grams. Brand name is Twin Fish 1802.

Answer: Med. to light heavy

Cuatas yardas de línea de 10 libras le caben

Answer: 175 yardad

Which size would be suitable for 20lb braided line?

Answer: I just got the 2500 and it will hold 20lb braided says it on the reel

Answer: 3000 or 4000

Cuantas yardas

Answer: Creo que son 175 yardas de 10 libras de peso

How many pounds this reel can hold ?

Answer: The 8000 line starts at #20 and finish at #30

Answer: Mono is 30lbs and 230 yards and braid is 80 lbs and 345 yards.

May I have reel with line on it?

Why does the price keep changing? I ordered it at $49.99 and now it is $29.87.

where is it made

2500 Good for Catfish fishing?

Answer: You can still bring in decent size fish with the 2500 dont let people tell you different. People will also try saying baitcasters are better and cast further but this is not true spinning reels cast further just not as accurate as a baitcasters. 2500c is good for fresh and salt water fishing and you can pull in atleast a 25lb fish with the right rod.

Answer: It’s good for small fish

Can this be used in fresh water?

Answer: Fresh water, salt water, chlorinated water, bath water.... whatever you prefer

Answer: Would make a prominent freshwater setup. It stands up to the salt no problem and is smooth for the money. Can't go wrong with a reel that is either left or right handed retrieve.

What is the drag pounds for the 5000. ?

Answer: 20 lb drag. The firce has 25lb of drag and ht-100 disc.

Answer: HEY I PUT 40PD BRAID LINE ON MINE WORKS FAB...

Answer: 20 lb

Answer: 20 lbs

How many pounds of drag can the 8000 hold?

Answer: Am not sure the wraith comes in 8000, but most other Penn 8000 reels have a max drag of 30 lbs.

Can I change it to the right hand?

Answer: Yes it is interchangeable from right to left.

How is this reel improved over one in this link? https://www.amazon.com/penn-wrath-spinning-fishing-reel/dp/b07tyvmnz9/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2v56w7ac2cg3f&d

Entra en una caña gx2 uglly stick de 6.6 pies? Porq los de 6000 no le dan por la base del carrete

What is the line capacity of the 4000 and 5000 ?

Answer: Check the penn fishing website.

would this be good for a daiwa crossfire 7' Medium power?

Answer: Probably would be ok. Although you may want the larger 4000 series. I like the 2500 series for ultra light use.

Does it come with the HT 100 drag ?

Which braid line is best used for this 2500 reel

Answer: The spool recommends 6-10 lbs mono. I am using a high quality monofilament 10 pound line for this lower weight. Braid line doesn’t seem to be any less diameter than mono at lower test line lbs.

Answer: I put a 65 pounds line to it

Made where? i know some penn reels are usa made, but is this one?

Is there a 3000 size?

Answer: Yes

how much mono will the 4000 hold?

Answer: 8-270, 10-220, 12-165 mono

What size reel would you use for inshore drum trout and snook fishing

Answer: This really depends on what you are doing exactly. But I wouldn't go any smaller than 3000

What is the difference betwern the 2500, 3000 and 4000 reels?

Answer: The difference is the weight of the reel and drag strength. I would say about 1.5 oz difference between them starting at 12 oz with 2500c .Max mono line at 10lb and braid at 20 lb . 3000 max mono would 12lb and max braid at 30lb .

Answer: The size of the spool is bigger on the 3000 but the same size as the 2500. And the whole build gets bigger on the 4000 and up

Answer: These are the reel sizes. Larger numbers correspond to larger sizes, which in turn gives you more fighting power and more line capacity, simply put.

Answer: Spool size( line capacity)

Are there free returns for this particular reel/seller?

Is this good for catching red/black drum and flounder?

Answer: Yes this is a good starter combo . For inshore reds and flounder and speckled trout. 20lb test and be sure to rinse it with fresh water once you get back from fishing so it will rinse off the salt .

Answer: I have no doubt that it would be good for flounder, but I have never fished for drum. However it is good for strippers up to at least 32 inches.

What size rod would be recommended for the Wrath 6000 reel?

Where is it made?

Can the 2500 be used for ultralight / light spinning?

Answer: Perfect for light weight spinning. I would suggest something else for ultra light. Something for 4 lbs or less line weight.

Answer: Yes it can, i would recommend 6lb to 8lb mono or 10lb to 15lb braid

Que tamano de corder ponerle

Answer: Cuerda power pro,entre 30a40libras.

If I’m running 20 lb # braid off the 2500, what size fluorocarbon should I use for a leader?

Is the handle metal as well or made from plastic?

Answer: Some sort of composite closer to plastic

Answer: Handle is a strong composite carbon like material. Don’t worry about the handle breaking unless it was stomped or jumped on, but by then your rod would break first.

Answer: Same thing as the pursuit. I have caught many fish on the pursuit with the same material and I beach fish with it and no signs of wear other than visual

Does Amazon have this reel in the 4000 size? The photo shows a 2500.

I got the 6000 and wasn't able to put on anywhere close to 300y of braided... any thought why? Bad info from Penn?

Hola. se puede cambiar su uso a izquierda o derecha?

Answer: Si se puede

Answer: Si se puede !

Answer: Hola si se puede cambiar por ambos lados y es exelente producto

Which size would be good for 30# braid?

Answer: 4000 reel

Product reviews of PENN Wrath Spinning Fishing Reel

Ryan : Good

Got the 8000 series. Works good.

benjamin lindsey : Just buy it and thank yourself latter

I bought the 4000 and have had it one day and got this upper slot red on it, it performed flawlessly! Bought it because I was getting man handled by fish so slapped some 20 pound braid and your set. It is as good as pursuits very smooth not heavy and you dont feel bad beating on it! Great value and must buy for the angler on a budget!

Kindle Customer : Not as smooth as I'd like.

Good real just a lil tight. Holds fish good.

Roko Bonilla : A+

Best buy 100%

pitbull1008 : Great reel

Great reel i haven't got to really use it yet just some river fishing ready to try some saltwater fishing with it

Amazon Customer : Why I like

Smooth. Compact and solid

Lisa Mckeague : Great!

Didn’t use yet! It’s perfect!

doug madison : Very smooth retrieve.

Great price. Wife loves it.

Yang Pao Moua : Fast delivery

Thank you for your loyal and great, fast service.

Amazon Customer : Love it!!!

At first try of it , I've got 2 basses 4 lbs. each .Nice fight and the real was VERY smooth to operate.Very good . I wish the handle would be collapsible , but it is what it is...

Adrian V. : Cool!!

Great!!

Amazon Customer : So/so

It perform well for the price but you should try to spend 10$ more on a 20x better penn p3 the difference is way more then 10 dollars.

Ian : Good reel, tough to beat in this price range.

I'm a big advocate of simple fishing and this reel is perfect and versatile. I use it to catch small sunfish as well as 6 lb bass. It's smooth and durable with a reliable drag. It also looks cool.

One thing that makes this reel different is that there is no "reverse" switch to let out line. This can be considered a benefit to brand new fishermen/women because it helps avoid confusing knots, however it can take a bit of getting used to for the experienced individual that is used to using a reverse switch to optimize the line for casting situations.

All-in-all, I highly recommend this reel.

Amazon Customer : Love it!!!

At first try of it , I've got 2 basses 4 lbs. each .Nice fight and the real was VERY smooth to operate.Very good . I wish the handle would be collapsible , but it is what it is...

Yang Pao Moua : Fast delivery

Thank you for your loyal and great, fast service.

M. Wee : Best value for the money

$30 for a quality penn reel! Looks really nice and reels smooth. Only con is it is a little on the heavy side, but really a minor quibble. Can't beat the value, get it!

joseph dimatteo : Well built reel.

I’ve used this with a 7 ft UL ugly stick elite. Perhaps a little uneven sizing but so far for salt water I am pleased. I have 20 lb braid and casts like a dream. Sturdy construction and smooth action.

Jeff C. : nice

This appears to be a good reel. Have not used the reel yet, but you can tell it is built with quality.

Kindle Customer : Not as smooth as I'd like.

Good real just a lil tight. Holds fish good.

Frank Lanza : Penn is a staple for greatness

Amazing value for the money...super sturdy...Penn is always quality

Robert : Get it before they raise the prise

Great deal and a great reel

chris viar : didnt hold up

gears stripped in a monthof use

doug madison : Very smooth retrieve.

Great price. Wife loves it.

Jeffrey Conrad : Can’t go wrong with a penn at this $

A little tight at first but after a dozen seabass and a few striped bass it broke it nicely for a $30 3000. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another just to have!

chris viar : didnt hold up

gears stripped in a monthof use

Kindle Customer : Not as smooth as I'd like.

Good real just a lil tight. Holds fish good.

Greg : Worth every penny.

Went saltwater fishing for first time. Had a blast, functioned well, no tangled line. Can't beat the price for the value.

Greg price : Great reel

Great reel for the price smooth reel and cast great landed a 18lb channel cat with no problem love the reel gonna order a few more highly recommended

Guest : Chinese product

Saddened that this was not made in the US.

Happy Shopper : You can't go wrong with Penn.

Just the reel I have been looking for. Not too big, not too small. Just the right size. You can't go wrong with Penn.

Oneking : Value, Value, and more Value

Great price and Great value! Good looking reel. Hooked it up with 20 lb braided blue line to match. Very smooth action.

Kindle Customer : Not as smooth as I'd like.

Good real just a lil tight. Holds fish good.

Dominic Valfre : Spend a little more

The handle had too much play in it when fully tightened. Spend a few bucks more and get a Penn Pursuit.

Jeffrey Conrad : Can’t go wrong with a penn at this $

A little tight at first but after a dozen seabass and a few striped bass it broke it nicely for a $30 3000. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another just to have!

gregb287 : Bang for your Buck

I been fishing with this reel for a couple months now and I must say for the price I am impressed. Now the quality is not as good as the more expensive pen reels I own but this is perfect for having on my flats boat getting tossed around. I can see the potential weak points in this reel but at the price if it ever breaks I wont be upset buying another.

elevator guy : Good reel

Can’t go wrong for the price, and it’s a penn

Jason G. Hole : Good for the money

Not as good as other penn reels, however gets the job done. The price was good. I purchased 2 of the 8000's and use them both several times a week without issue

Yang Pao Moua : Fast delivery

Thank you for your loyal and great, fast service.

Jorge Moreno : Great reel , very tough !

Reel is tough good drag. Pair it with power pro 8 or braided spider wire to make your cast long and smooth. Tried it with other less expensive braids and it wasn’t as smooth with those.

doug madison : Very smooth retrieve.

Great price. Wife loves it.

Jason G. Hole : Good for the money

Not as good as other penn reels, however gets the job done. The price was good. I purchased 2 of the 8000's and use them both several times a week without issue

CP : Little bit heavy but great reel.

I just got it and put braid lone on it.
First impression: feel like heavier than pursuit series or Daiwa BG.
But it is cheaper than the others. Soft.

Pauline : Nice but heavy

I like the reel great buy for the money but it is too heavy and the bell is to close to the pole.

Adrian V. : Cool!!

Great!!

Obi : Flawless

Got the 2500. Works great still after about 2 months. And 20 steelhead later. It has a 10 lb drag system. The drag washers are medal and felt. Small drag system. I switched to carbontex drag washers they work great. So over all this reel has been the best reel I have gotten the chance to own so far. Thank you penn

Lisa Mckeague : Great!

Didn’t use yet! It’s perfect!

Pauline : Nice but heavy

I like the reel great buy for the money but it is too heavy and the bell is to close to the pole.

Kindle Customer : Not as smooth as I'd like.

Good real just a lil tight. Holds fish good.

Ruben : Penn the name trusted for years!

Loved the Penn Wrath 8000...wow for the price you won’t be disappointed....handed the reds and black drums very nicely. Going to buy another!

Yang Pao Moua : Fast delivery

Thank you for your loyal and great, fast service.

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