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Old 12-11-2013, 12:23 AM   #1
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Penn SpinfisherV review

Penn reels are by far my favorite reels. I did a review on the battle before and that is a great reel for the price range. These are a bit more expensive in the $115-$150 range but they are worth it!!!! Here is my review of the Penn spinfisherV.

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Old 12-11-2013, 06:36 AM   #2
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Thanks for the review, it was interesting to read. I just got one off amazon a few weeks ago and plan to use it for my surface irons and tagging surface yellows once it warms up out here. I can wait to put it to the test. Great reel for the $ for sure.
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Old 01-18-2014, 05:32 PM   #3
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Thanks for the review, it was interesting to read. I just got one off amazon a few weeks ago and plan to use it for my surface irons and tagging surface yellows once it warms up out here. I can wait to put it to the test. Great reel for the $ for sure.
What model did you get? the 4500/5500?
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I am looking at this reel to get as well as a shimano spheros which has excellent reviews also.
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Old 01-26-2014, 08:30 PM   #5
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I am looking at this reel to get as well as a shimano spheros which has excellent reviews also.
Shimano is a great company. Im just partial to Penn and I really like this one. Make sure you go in depth and check both of them out to compare. Good Luck!!!
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Old 12-11-2013, 07:03 AM   #6
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As a noob in Long Beach, I've been lurking around for something to do first-time yak fishing.

How do these combos and reel style seem as a fit for a rookie hitting the kelp beds and just off Seal Beach/Newport, Abalone Cove PV?
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Old 12-11-2013, 01:56 PM   #7
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Thanks for the review, sounds like a great line of reels. I was born and raised here in San Diego and remember the days, not all that long ago, when walking a boat with a spinning reel instantly marked as a newb or as "that guy". I didn't own single spinner for decades. I have 3 now and really like them. If I need another I'll look in to the spinfishers. Mike
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Old 12-13-2013, 02:05 PM   #8
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Thanks for the review, sounds like a great line of reels. I was born and raised here in San Diego and remember the days, not all that long ago, when walking a boat with a spinning reel instantly marked as a newb or as "that guy". I didn't own single spinner for decades. I have 3 now and really like them. If I need another I'll look in to the spinfishers. Mike

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I really like these reels and have always been a loyal Penn customer.
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Old 12-14-2013, 06:37 PM   #9
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I read a review on alanhawk and it mentioned that the reel is not water tight as advertised. So I kind of have second thought about getting it for kayak fishing.
Also mentioned about failure on pinion gear, anybody experienced this?
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I read a review on alanhawk and it mentioned that the reel is not water tight as advertised. So I kind of have second thought about getting it for kayak fishing.
Also mentioned about failure on pinion gear, anybody experienced this?
According to Penn, water tight and waterproof are different. I was curious about this too. Apparently if you dunk it in water its completely fine but if you start cranking it, water is able to get in......
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As a noob in Long Beach, I've been lurking around for something to do first-time yak fishing.

How do these combos and reel style seem as a fit for a rookie hitting the kelp beds and just off Seal Beach/Newport, Abalone Cove PV?
Depends on what species you want to hit. I have the 3500 and 4500 and they put out 20ish lbs of drag. More than enough for kelp bass but since Cali is a bit deeper than I fish maybe a 5500-6500 if you are going for halibut (bigger class of fish) and yellows. All depends on what you are targeting. These are great for new and veteran kayakers alike.
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