Penn SSV 5500
Picked up one of these reels from the Edge the other day and after much debate. I was a little reluctant, with it being new to the market, and no real feedback to its true abilities in the surf. I have to say that i was very impressed with the reel, as it appears to be very well built, and extremely smooth. Its only drawback is that is just slightly heavy, although just mere ounces over my Spheros. Its claim as a "watertight" reel will remain to be seen, but i really like what i see, and cant wait to fish it. Anyone in the market for a new reel should give these a hard look.
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