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BigSaltsFishing · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 1:12 pm Post subject: Penn Reels

Thought I would stir the waters with a discussion on fishing reels since others have been doing the same. I must say that my Penn reels are by far the best reels I have ever had. I currently have (1)6/0 (1)309 (2)209 (1)9m and (1)Beachmaster. The beachmaster looks like an older version of the 309. These reels have seen some major action and have performed flawlessly. I mostly use my 209's on 10 foot Penn rods rigged with 20lb mono. These suckers are over ten years old and have never failed me. They cast like a rocket and have pulled many Reds, BDrum, Shark(3-6ft) and other species. These reels are easy to use, easy to maintain and are very affordable. Would love to hear other's opinion on what reels you prefer.
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FishBites · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 1:32 pm Post subject:

Ive got a 9/0, a Tib 6/0 extra wide , a regular 6/0, a 309, a 209, and an older spinning reel. I haven't used the larger 3 much, but the 209 and 309 are my surf work horses. They are both on shorter rods, but I've been meaning to get some longer ones.

For my trout rods I use an ambassador on a 7' quantum pole, and a shimano 200e7 on a 7'6" all-star.

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FishLady · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 2:33 pm Post subject:

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gulftrout · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Posts: 1629

There are more expensive reels made these days, some with a faster retrieve and a better drag system. Saying that, I put my 30 year old Penn 4/0's, 210's and 309's back into action this summer after sitting in a closet for 10 years. They performed great with no tackle failures all summer long. The older ones with the hard plastic handles are great reels that can last a lifetime, if taken care of! Smile

Rocky in NM · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 4:25 pm Post subject:

I have a couple Penn 990 mag power--black and gold--mounted on 2 black and gold 12' ugly sticks--20-50lb action
ya baby
also, ambassador 7000-6500c
many more
Rocky
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Drunkswimmer · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 13 Apr 2010 Posts: 255

I still us my dad's 37 year old penn spinners every time I fish in NC. I'll always be a penn guy.

ceejkay · Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:47 pm Post subject:

im a penn guy all the way when it comes to spinning reels. but for conventional its a toss up between penn and shimano tld series.
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TheDude · Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 8:18 pm Post subject:

I own both shimano and penn reels and I cant say i have an allegiance to one more than the other. Im not to picky on brands and im willing to try different brand/model reels as long as they PERFORM. I do however notice some difference between the shimano's and penn's. My saharas feels lighter and a bit more comfortable than my battles which would be better for finesse fishing but the battles do feel more durable and i love the penn drag system. I think it just all depends on the type of fishing you do
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