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Penn fierce vs penn spinfisher
Posted on 4/22/13 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 4/22/13 at 4:07 pm
Looking for a basic med-heavy spinning reel to target snapper this season. I am a beginner at targeting them so I don't need fancy.
What's the difference, besides price, with these two Penn models? Any other suggestions on beginner level snapper spinning reels?
What's the difference, besides price, with these two Penn models? Any other suggestions on beginner level snapper spinning reels?
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Posted on 4/22/13 at 4:08 pm to man in the stadium
Budget?
Shimano Saragossa is a great buy for around $200.
Shimano Saragossa is a great buy for around $200.
This post was edited on 4/22/13 at 4:11 pm
Posted on 4/22/13 at 4:12 pm to man in the stadium
I have a Fierce. Got it on sale last year. I use it as much if not a little more than my Shimano Sedona.
This post was edited on 4/22/13 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 4/22/13 at 4:13 pm to man in the stadium
A little bit out of your budget, but you can't go wrong with a Penn Slammer.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 4:16 pm to man in the stadium
For snapper, I would put 300 yds of 50# braid on a Fierce 6000 and pair it with Offshore Angler (Bass Pro brand) Freestyle Jigging rod in the 30-65lb class. You would be good to go on anything up to 50 lbs pretty easily. The total combo should put you right at $200.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 4:19 pm to The Last Coco
Thanks this was the info I was looking for. 200 for rod+reel seems like my sweet spot for starting out.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 4:28 pm to man in the stadium
The battle is a lot tougher for a few bucks more. They can be had for $100 on eBay or amazon.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 4:29 pm to BayouKR4
Uneducated question here: What makes it "tougher?"
Posted on 4/22/13 at 4:41 pm to man in the stadium
What size reel do u want? I might know a guy who has the hookup on peen reels... 
Just let me know which one u want & I'll get u a price asap...
If you are in the market for a badass baitcaster, I can get u a revo mgxtreme for $399...
Just let me know which one u want & I'll get u a price asap...
If you are in the market for a badass baitcaster, I can get u a revo mgxtreme for $399...
This post was edited on 4/22/13 at 4:46 pm
Posted on 4/22/13 at 4:51 pm to man in the stadium
quote:
Uneducated question here: What makes it "tougher?"
The battle series has better drag washers than the fierce. I have two battle reels and would definitely recommend them for a beginner, but I'm sure the fierce works well too. I bought one new battle reel off ebay for less than $90, so I would double check before purchasing a fierce.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 4:56 pm to Yellerhammer5
Exactly. A battle will handle a yellowfin or an aj with no problem. Idk how long a fierce will last with a big aj on.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 5:48 pm to BayouKR4
My 8500SS has done just fine pulling in fish. I used a 5500SS for everything for 10 years, and just moved to the Conquer 5000. Just bought a Conquer 7000 at Cabelas for $130 and will try it out Saturday, weather permitting.
Here's my 8500SS
Here's my 8500SS
Posted on 4/22/13 at 5:54 pm to jsmoke222000
quote:you have the hookup for all reels?
jsmoke222000
Posted on 4/22/13 at 7:09 pm to man in the stadium
FAP- frick a Penn
Get an Okuma
Get an Okuma
Posted on 4/22/13 at 7:13 pm to man in the stadium
Get a shimano.
Posted on 4/22/13 at 7:50 pm to man in the stadium
I use the Penn Battle ($99 at BPS and Cabelas), my son uses the Fierce. I love my Battles, have 6 of them, from the 2000 - 8000! Awesome reels! I bought the Fierce for my son, little cheaper, he's 12, not as careful me. but I've had Zero trouble with either of them!
Posted on 4/24/13 at 3:34 pm to Mike Rotchsmells
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