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Penn spinfisher VI
Posted on 8/2/21 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 8/2/21 at 3:21 pm
Anybody got any opinions on these reels? I'm looking for a couple good reels to surf fish with a few times a year. The spinfisher VI line has the basic spinner, the Live Liner, and the Long Cast. Then there's all the different reel sizes for each. I'm a little overwhelmed and any advice would be appreciated.
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Posted on 8/2/21 at 3:30 pm to Nate Bracey
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reels to surf fish
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Long Cast
You need to make long casts from the beach. They make it easy for you to choose with the name.
SSVI6500LC --- I'd likely buy this model number reel
This post was edited on 8/2/21 at 3:38 pm
Posted on 8/2/21 at 3:49 pm to Saskwatch
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SSVI6500LC --- I'd likely buy this model number reel
That's what I was looking at, but some reviews said that it was pretty heavy and not much fun to deal with all day.
Posted on 8/2/21 at 4:29 pm to Nate Bracey
I have a few for offshore, rig/reef dropping, casting, etc. I like them...good reels. I have 5000 and 6000's.
Posted on 8/2/21 at 5:17 pm to Nate Bracey
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pretty heavy and not much fun to deal with
If your casting the weighted rigs with bait and a 10 ft rod then it's going to sitting in a rod holder most of the day. If you are actively casting and retrieving artificial lures then you might be sacrificing distance with a more manageable outfit.
Posted on 8/2/21 at 5:29 pm to Nate Bracey
I have 2 of the 2500s. I'm on year 2 with them and they've been flawless. Just wish they were a tad bit lighter.
Posted on 8/2/21 at 6:26 pm to Nate Bracey
I run a 2500 with a St Croix Mojo out the boat.
It’s a strong arse rig.
It’s a strong arse rig.
Posted on 8/2/21 at 6:54 pm to Nate Bracey
I have two Battle 3s. One 2500 and one 6000. They have been reliable reels. I’m sure the spinfisher is just as reliable.
Posted on 8/3/21 at 2:29 pm to Saskwatch
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If your casting the weighted rigs with bait and a 10 ft rod then it's going to sitting in a rod holder most of the day
Exactly, then the weight of the reel is of marginal concern, to me. This is what I do when I surf fish.
Posted on 8/3/21 at 3:12 pm to Nate Bracey
I've got the 7500 long cast for chunking poppers at tuna. works well with 65# braid.
Posted on 8/3/21 at 6:58 pm to Nate Bracey
I don't recommend the live line. More stuff to fail and get corroded.
Find one you like and send it off with a reel repair guy and get him to lube it up for you and put a small coat before you start using it. Esp if you are only going to use it a few times a year
Find one you like and send it off with a reel repair guy and get him to lube it up for you and put a small coat before you start using it. Esp if you are only going to use it a few times a year
This post was edited on 8/3/21 at 6:59 pm
Posted on 8/3/21 at 7:22 pm to Nate Bracey
I have a few of them and like them for the price and some sealed off areas. I’m a penn person even tho they tend to be heavier. I would not cast and retrieve a 6500/5500 in the surf all day if I can help it. I have 65s for bigger fish with live or cut bait on a heavy 10’ rod, 55s on a 11’ med for most of the surf fishing I do. Then I have a 4500 on a 9’6 med and a 3500 on a 8’8 med rod for lure fishing. Don’t get a live liner just make your drag stupid loose in the holder. Tsunami airwave elite rods.
This post was edited on 8/3/21 at 7:38 pm
Posted on 8/3/21 at 8:34 pm to NOLAGT
Thanks for all the advice. I'll be doing half my fishing with rod holders and the other half on jetties. Would y'all go with a 2500 to a 4500 for the jetties and maybe a 6500 long cast for the beach?
Posted on 8/3/21 at 9:10 pm to Nate Bracey
I think a 2500 might be a tad small for jetties. It also depends on the length of the rod you want. Longer rods are more tip heavy and I personally like to have it all balance right around the spool with one finger. Makes for better fishing all day. I’d stick to a 35-4500 for jetties and 55-65 for the beach. I have never used a LC model before.
This post was edited on 8/3/21 at 9:12 pm
Posted on 8/3/21 at 9:41 pm to Nate Bracey
Nah 4500 is the sweet spot, and 65/5500 for dead and weighted baits from shore
Posted on 8/4/21 at 7:35 am to NOLAGT
The 4500 has a bail-less option. Is that something worth looking into? I grew up with baitcasters so spinning reels are a new world to me
Posted on 8/4/21 at 9:29 am to Nate Bracey
I have a VS100 that is bailess, it's really personal preference. I grab my line with my index finger on my hand that is holding the rod and start reeling, the line catches and spools fine. When I fish with my other spinning reels I close the bail by hand, so it's 6 or a half dozen IMHO
Posted on 8/4/21 at 10:48 am to Nate Bracey
Never had a bail less model spinner. I have used spinners my whole life except for a short spell when I wanted to try out a bait caster 
I close the bail by hand after I cast out of habit.
I close the bail by hand after I cast out of habit.
This post was edited on 8/4/21 at 10:51 am
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