Is the Penn Spinfisher VI suitable for saltwater fishing?

Yes, the Penn Spinfisher VI is designed to handle the challenges of saltwater fishing.

What is the advantage of the IPX5 sealed body and spool design?

The IPX5 sealed design prevents saltwater from entering the gearbox or drag system, ensuring its durability and performance even when hit with waves or spray.

What models are available for the Penn Spinfisher VI?

The Penn Spinfisher VI is available in standard, Live Liner, Long Cast, and Bail-less models.

Which sizes have the brass gears? Does it start at 6500?

Yep. Save a couple hundred bucks on 6500 and up if one is looking to get a big bad SLAMMER. The larger sized Spinfisher is basically the same built as the Flagship model, PENN Slammer.

Max drag on penn 7500 lc

All drag sets should be done with the breaking strength of the line in mind. Do Not put 28 lbs of drag on 30 lb line, try 10 -15 max. As your spool gets smaller (the fish is stripping it off) the drag increases proportionally so if he runs you down on line back off the drag some. As an exercise, set your drag at 20# or the appropriate setting 25-50%(max) of the line's strength, tie the line to anything you can hold and run with it to see how difficult it is to pull 20 lbs of resistance for 200 yds. No stopping. Compare your effort to that of a fish that is most likely a lot smaller than you are. Good Luck and tight lines.

Whats the difference between the 4500 and the 4500lbs?

4500 refers to the model of a Penn Spinning Reel. 4500lbs is a measurement of weight 4,500 pounds. The 4500bls is short for 4500 bailess. The 4500 is the standard version of the reel with a bail wire that most fishermen are familiar with. The 4500bls 'Bailess' version has no bail wire at all. Many of the surf and jetty fishing crowd prefer the simplicity of a bailess reel. These guys mainly fish with plugs and other artificial lures. They may make several hundred cast each fished session. This type of fishing is very demanding on a typical bail. Going bailess offers one less part to fail under extreme conditions. The reels are identical except for the weight saved by eliminating the bail

How to clean it after saltwater?

I don’t break it down and clean it after use but I do quickly dip in a 25?gallon bucket of water and then rinse thoroughly with a lawn hose but very little pressure. Equally important is using a white lithium DuPont grease spray. It’s fairly effective in preventing water from getting into the mechanism and gearing by repelling water.

Can you be used for carp?

Save some dough and opt for Fierce LL instead. I paired the FRCII2500LL with 10’ 3.5lb test curve rods and 20lb braid and it works great for carp.

I cannot decide between the 350 and the 450 reel. I mostly fish in salt water lagoons and off of a bay or river side marina dock?

I think you'd be fine with the 350 in those areas, it's got a great drag system and with the appropriate line you should have no problem, and save a little money. I wouldn't move up to the 450 unless I was going off shore or regularly hooking fish over 40 lbs.

What the diff between V and VI?

The VI especially in 6500 and over is close to being a slammer 3. The slammer has the dual drag where the VIs do not and all the VIs under 6500 have zinc gears as opposed to brass. Brass is obviously better, but zinc gears have come a long way. They wont last as long as brass, but the Vi is much smoother then earlier models. The weight has also been reduced, not to the point of a Stradic FK but close and when you throw in the water resistance of the Vis it makes them a good choice for surf, and yak fishing. If I lived in the Midwest and didn't fish saltwater much I would never even consider a penn because of the weight, but it doesn't take much salt and sand to make a $300 Shimano feel like a Shakespeare. Sometimes newer isn't always better, Penn has made some duds in the past, luckily for Penn this time they really got it right IMO. If they can improve the Vi as much as they improved the V with there next spinfisher in 3 or 4 years Diawa and Shimano may have to step up there light inshore and offshore game somewhat close to that price bracket.

I bought a 9500. the manufacturer info indicates a new spinfisher vi live liner system. the reel i received does not have it. bait and switch?

There is a 9500 and a 9500LL which is the live liner version. Amazon can be tough because the stock photos that are used may show a live liner version but the sku number is for a 9500. Hope this helps. Zac owner of Only R

Is the 4500 good for casting at the beach or is it too heavy? How many yards of 20lb line can i fit on the 4500?

Lord no its not too heavy, I have 2 4500s, 2 5500s, a 6500 and a 10500. The 4500's and the 5500's are a nice small spinning reel - i use them for throwing lures and for fishing for smaller fish, though they can certainly handle bigger fish. I landed a 28 lb jack fish with a 4500, and it was a blast. My usual fish on those are the 3-10 lb red fish as well as the tasty whiting. As i recall, the last time i relined the 4500, it was fine braid and i put around 240-260 yards of line.

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Question : Is the Penn Spinfisher VI suitable for saltwater fishing?
Answer : Yes, the Penn Spinfisher VI is designed to handle the challenges of saltwater fishing.
Question : What is the advantage of the IPX5 sealed body and spool design?
Answer : The IPX5 sealed design prevents saltwater from entering the gearbox or drag system, ensuring its durability and performance even when hit with waves or spray.
Question : What models are available for the Penn Spinfisher VI?
Answer : The Penn Spinfisher VI is available in standard, Live Liner, Long Cast, and Bail-less models.
Question : Which sizes have the brass gears? Does it start at 6500?
Answer : Yep. Save a couple hundred bucks on 6500 and up if one is looking to get a big bad SLAMMER. The larger sized Spinfisher is basically the same built as the Flagship model, PENN Slammer.
Question : Max drag on penn 7500 lc
Answer : All drag sets should be done with the breaking strength of the line in mind. Do Not put 28 lbs of drag on 30 lb line, try 10 -15 max. As your spool gets smaller (the fish is stripping it off) the drag increases proportionally so if he runs you down on line back off the drag some. As an exercise, set your drag at 20# or the appropriate setting 25-50%(max) of the line's strength, tie the line to anything you can hold and run with it to see how difficult it is to pull 20 lbs of resistance for 200 yds. No stopping. Compare your effort to that of a fish that is most likely a lot smaller than you are. Good Luck and tight lines.
Question : Whats the difference between the 4500 and the 4500lbs?
Answer : 4500 refers to the model of a Penn Spinning Reel. 4500lbs is a measurement of weight 4,500 pounds. The 4500bls is short for 4500 bailess. The 4500 is the standard version of the reel with a bail wire that most fishermen are familiar with. The 4500bls 'Bailess' version has no bail wire at all. Many of the surf and jetty fishing crowd prefer the simplicity of a bailess reel. These guys mainly fish with plugs and other artificial lures. They may make several hundred cast each fished session. This type of fishing is very demanding on a typical bail. Going bailess offers one less part to fail under extreme conditions. The reels are identical except for the weight saved by eliminating the bail
Question : How to clean it after saltwater?
Answer : I don’t break it down and clean it after use but I do quickly dip in a 25?gallon bucket of water and then rinse thoroughly with a lawn hose but very little pressure. Equally important is using a white lithium DuPont grease spray. It’s fairly effective in preventing water from getting into the mechanism and gearing by repelling water.
Question : Can you be used for carp?
Answer : Save some dough and opt for Fierce LL instead. I paired the FRCII2500LL with 10’ 3.5lb test curve rods and 20lb braid and it works great for carp.
Question : I cannot decide between the 350 and the 450 reel. I mostly fish in salt water lagoons and off of a bay or river side marina dock?
Answer : I think you'd be fine with the 350 in those areas, it's got a great drag system and with the appropriate line you should have no problem, and save a little money. I wouldn't move up to the 450 unless I was going off shore or regularly hooking fish over 40 lbs.
Question : What is the drag on a 6500 Penn fishing reel
Answer : 30lb
Question : What the diff between V and VI?
Answer : The VI especially in 6500 and over is close to being a slammer 3. The slammer has the dual drag where the VIs do not and all the VIs under 6500 have zinc gears as opposed to brass. Brass is obviously better, but zinc gears have come a long way. They wont last as long as brass, but the Vi is much smoother then earlier models. The weight has also been reduced, not to the point of a Stradic FK but close and when you throw in the water resistance of the Vis it makes them a good choice for surf, and yak fishing. If I lived in the Midwest and didn't fish saltwater much I would never even consider a penn because of the weight, but it doesn't take much salt and sand to make a $300 Shimano feel like a Shakespeare. Sometimes newer isn't always better, Penn has made some duds in the past, luckily for Penn this time they really got it right IMO. If they can improve the Vi as much as they improved the V with there next spinfisher in 3 or 4 years Diawa and Shimano may have to step up there light inshore and offshore game somewhat close to that price bracket.
Question : I bought a 9500. the manufacturer info indicates a new spinfisher vi live liner system. the reel i received does not have it. bait and switch?
Answer : There is a 9500 and a 9500LL which is the live liner version. Amazon can be tough because the stock photos that are used may show a live liner version but the sku number is for a 9500. Hope this helps. Zac owner of Only R
Question : Is the 4500 good for casting at the beach or is it too heavy? How many yards of 20lb line can i fit on the 4500?
Answer : Lord no its not too heavy, I have 2 4500s, 2 5500s, a 6500 and a 10500. The 4500's and the 5500's are a nice small spinning reel - i use them for throwing lures and for fishing for smaller fish, though they can certainly handle bigger fish. I landed a 28 lb jack fish with a 4500, and it was a blast. My usual fish on those are the 3-10 lb red fish as well as the tasty whiting. As i recall, the last time i relined the 4500, it was fine braid and i put around 240-260 yards of line.

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Penn SSVI4500BLS Spinfisher VI 4500 BLS CNC Gears, HT100 Drag, IPX5

The Penn SSVI4500BLS Spinfisher VI 4500 BLS is a high-quality spinning reel. It features CNC gears, an HT100 drag system, and IPX5 water resistance. The reel is available in different sizes, with brass gears starting at the 6500 size. The Spinfisher VI is known for its smooth drag and improved water resistance. It is suitable for saltwater fishing and is preferred by surf and jetty fishermen. The reel can be easily cleaned after saltwater use by dipping it in water and rinsing with a hose. It is recommended to use a white lithium DuPont grease spray to repel water and prevent damage. Overall, the Penn SSVI4500BLS Spinfisher VI 4500 BLS is a durable and well-made reel that provides a great fishing experience.

Pros

CNC gears
HT100 drag system
IPX5 water resistance
Smooth drag
Improved water resistance
Suitable for saltwater fishing
Preferred by surf and jetty fishermen
Easy to clean after saltwater use

Cons

Durability issues with some previous Penn models
Lack of response from the seller in some cases

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