Penn 2021 Slammer IV, Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag

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We wondered if, at a weight of 22.4oz (633g) the reel would feel heavy? Nope! We actually found that the reel balances really well on our typical 11ft to 11ft 6in bass rods, also on the longer European style soft tipped boat rods around the 10ft to 11ft length we prefer for general boat drift fishing and species hunting. The Stradic FL is one of my favorite reels from my favorite brand. This reel is more affordable than the Penn Slammer IV and it offers a lot of the same features while also being much lighter. That said, it doesn’t have the guts of the Slammer. The drag racing is a lot lower and it’s not as well equipped to handle the salt. The oversize handle is brilliant for powerful cranking. It comes fitted with an Aluminium handle on all models other than 2500 but an EVA version is also supplied with all models (2500 only has EVA).

The bale-arm is a heavy-duty wire type for added strength and durability. On all the Penn Slammers up to and including the 5500 the bale-arm is automatic, with the larger 6500, 7500, 8500, 9500 and 10500 sizes all manual trip.

We’ve loaded the reel with both 15lb mono, and 30lb braid. In both cases the line-lay has been excellent. We loaded the mono to within 1/8 th of an inch of the spool lip, but found the braid is better and reduces any chance of wind knotting if it’s left slightly lower than that below the spool lip. Either way, the reel casts easily to long range appropriate to the weights and lures being used.

will extend your delivery time. Please refer to the "Usually ships in X" details on the 2nd line of the If you’re looking for a workhorse of a reel that’s strong and durable, you’ll love the Penn Slammer III. Size 2500- Gear Ratio 6.2:1 -Bearings 9 - Max Drag 20lb/9.0kg- Mono Capacity m/mm 235/0.23 130/0.31 - Instant Anti-Reverse

The Penn Slammer IV features many of the technologies you have come to love on the Slammer III, like IPX waterproof Seal and CNC Gear technology. However, a few extra ball bearings are now included (now 8), plus a hydrophobic line roller bearing for improved performance and water resistance. Then there has been a rotor weight reduction by approximately 10-15% in most models too. is provided to the left of LOW QTY. Please refer to the "Usually ships in X" details on the 2nd line of

CNC Gear technology provides all brass gears, engineered to within microns. They’re super tuff and incredibly smooth so they can handle the massive loads that will be created by the incredible drag strengths. The Slammer® name needs little introduction in saltwater circles, developing a cult following for being synonymous with bulletproof strength and lasting the distance no matter the conditions. Now Slammer® appears on a PENN® rod range, representing the next generation of high performance sportfishing rods, with powerful, lightweight blanks combining with renowned Slammer® durability. The range is also equipped with tangle-free Fuji® K frame guides containing SiC inserts, Fuji® reel seats, and contoured high density EVA grips for a technical, sensitive, and premium finish. Size 8500- Gear Ratio 4.7:1 -Bearings 9 - Max Drag 50lb/22.6kg - Mono Capacity m/mm 415/0.46 240/0.61 - Instant Anti-Reverse IPX6 is the rating this reel gets for its sealed design to prevent saltwater from accessing the internal components like bearings and gears. This is important because of salt spray and water coming off the line as it respools. It’s crucial that you have a well-sealed reel to prevent water from accessing and rusting everything out. Penn offers some of the best technology in this regard. Dura-Drag System I find that the reel is set so far from the blank that it makes it feel heavier than it is. Now you have a reel in the 10-12 oz range and it sits on the rod like a lump and pulls it down because it’s so far away from the blank. I’d like to see them center it a little closer and shorten the length of the foot. AlternativesSize 6500- Gear Ratio 5.6:1 -Bearings 9 - Max Drag 40lb/18.1kg- Mono Capacity m/mm 355/0.33 185/0.38 - Instant Anti-Reverse SMALL-MEDIUM SIZE REEL Models: 2500, 3500, 4500, 5500 - Suitable for medium-heavy inshore applications and light-medium offshore fishing . Fish them on a 10-12ft light surf rod for whiting, dart and more. Or use them on a short boat rod for snapper and other reef fish or on a light jigging rod. Most sizes will also suit an 7-9ft general purpose spin rod. High speed options exist in the 2500 and 4500 size for blistering lures like metal slugs through the water column. The point of having a full metal body and side plate is to help keep everything aligned properly when the reel is under pressure. When there is plastic or cheaper materials used, the reel will flex which can mess up the pinion and gears inside resulting in a shorter lifespan and reduced smoothness over time. CNC Gearing The CNC Gear technology we mentioned is still an inclusion. The brass system is engineered to the standards of being perfectly functional, profoundly strong and well able to handle the extreme loads exerted when engaging a hefty drag pressure. Stainless bearings support these CNC gears for silky smooth operation and brilliant crank load distribution.