PENN Spinfisher VI Fishing Reel

Product Information

Drag system: While both lineups rely on HT-100 carbon fiber drag washers, the drag power of the Spinfisher is stronger than that of the Battle. For example, when you look at the 2500 size in both lineups, the former has 15 lb max drag pressure, while the latter has 12 lb max drag on the same size. Quite simply, a higher retrieval rate reels in faster and helps you get the fish to you faster, but it puts more strain on the gears in the reel. So you’ll generally want a medium retrieval rate, around 5:1 or 6:1, to balance out the speed and stress. Construction As mentioned earlier, the Spinfisher feels like a substantial reel. My personal belief is that this is no accident. Smooth, solid, tough as nails. Penn hit a home run with the new Penn Spinfisher VI. This review is for the 5500 longcast. These reels are built to withstand the saltwater elements. Fully sealed to keep water and sand out. Easy hose spray hose down at the end of the day. BulletProof Surf Reel

For the price point, it is an excellent reel. The only reason for taking away one star is the non-standard ball bearings and the anti-reverse bearing used in this reel. This is the one if you are looking for Baitrunner for surf and saltwater. As a mechanical engineer, I service my reels regularly, so I prefer standard-sized bearings in a reel. Overall 4 stars. Powerful drag and IPX5 water resistance and may ship directly from them or first get shipped to our facility. The last known quantity available The Spinfisher VI is in keeping with the Penn tradition. Strength and durability are a core feature, and the Spinfisher is marketed as such. Ball bearings: Both lineups are identical in this respect, with 5 plus 1 sealed stainless steel bearings. The sealed bearings enable the Battle 3 to stand up to saltwater conditions relatively well, even without the IPX5 sealing.When we tested it, we found that this model also has extra drag power compared to other models, and similar to the sealing of the body, the drag system also comes with waterproof sealing. Overall, this series combines all the strengths of the Battle 2 with waterproofing plus additional drag power, which makes it one of the best saltwater reels on the market. It’s a smooth, reliable, and predictable system. Importantly, the carbon washer stands up to punishment over time. Sealed Stainless Bearings On the first day on the boat, my clients were constantly trying to commandeer this rod from each other. I guess that I will be switching over to all Spinfisher VI’s Stellar drag system, ultimate performance The bail arm is much lighter/narrower than I expected it would be. Something chunkier seems more fitting for the Spinfisher.

The crank is smooth and precise. Every crank feels light yet powerful. The greatest value of the machined gears is that the reel will crank a peak for longer. It’s good to go, very smooth, has a lot of spool and drag capacity, and will last plenty of seasons if properly cared for.

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If you want a reel to abuse, this is the one. In the long tradition of Spinfishers before it, upgrades in technology and materials make the next-gen SFVI the choice to be on the boat day after day, season after season. Spinfisher VI 4500BLS is a very nice Reel Not for dunking in the water, but more than enough for surf fishing. It is smooth. The Baitrunner mechanism is really good. Much more stable and simple than Shimano. Bottom line: Based on our testing the Spinfisher sizes are intended specifically for saltwater fishing, while the size range of the Battle covers both freshwater and saltwater applications. What can I say about Penn reels that anglers haven’t already said? If you fish, then Penn reels have been in your vocabulary for a while. The spinfisher line has always been a great series, but the new models in the VI are above and beyond expectation. Great line lay, no wind knots, bail is solid and the drag is smooth. What more can you ask for? Love the products. Lots of great stuff to say. I own 3 models the 2500, 4500bls, and the 6500bls. The bailess models I use for surf fishing (but I do not wetsuit with them, I mostly use them for beach and jetty applications where they won’t get soaked too bad..really wish they were fully sealed like my Van Staal) and the small 2500 is my fluke, porgy, weakfish, tog, etc. inshore special go to in any application in my kayak reel. Happy so far – waiting for something bigger A nice upgrade for the VI, CNC gears deliver a precision mesh. CNC gears provide a much tighter crank, eliminating the tiny amounts of movement that bleed power and cause wear over time.

Combined with a powerful yet efficient retrieve ratio, 5+1 bearings to render the Spinfisher’s function silky smooth, and a number of smart additions like capacity-indicator guide-lines on the spool, and a rubber spool-gasket to hold braided lines without slipping, and the Spinfisher just adds up to an unstoppable force on the sea. I am a guide in the Florida Keys, so I need a dependable reel with a great drag system and I chose the 3500 for my customers to use and man am I impressed with these reels super smooth, lighter than the previous model, and a great drag in them!!!! They keep improving!Generally speaking, the Penn Spinfisher VI offers value for money fishing. You can expect the new Spinfisher will be a popular model. Gear ratio: Both models are very similar in this respect, with the one difference being that the largest Spinfisher sizes have a slower ratio of 4.2:1, while the largest Penn models have a ratio of 5.2:1. However, since the former are much bigger, going all the way up to the 10500 size, this makes perfect sense, since you need a slower ratio on the big reels to generate more torque for fighting big fish.

The benefits of CNC are a stronger, more responsive spinning reel that will last significantly longer. HT100 Drag What an excellent product for an awesome price. The reel is lightweight and solid. I was looking at heavier styles for surf fishing, but extremely happy I decided to give it a shot. You won’t be disappointed. Incredibly durable There are four models of the Penn Spinfisher VI Live Liner available ranging in sizes from 2500, right up to the 8500 model. It will prevent waves, splashes, dirt, and sand from blowing in general use, but it shouldn’t be dropped in the sand or submerged.Surf anglers addicted to bailess can choose from a 4500, and a 6500. Again, these are great size selections for the subseries. Looks It’s remained more or less the same as the original – with a few fashion-related tweaks, of course. Trimmed in vibrant orange gold, this reel is available in a variety of sizes, allowing you to tailor your set up to your fishing.