New Penn spinners

[basswipe]

Mike of course everything you said is absolutely true.

I imagine if the 704/706 were re-engineered to except the improvements it would increase the price way beyond Penns' ability to sell it to enough people to make it profitable.It WAS a nice thought though.

I may acquire a 6500SSM in the offseason and we'll see how it works out next season.

[NIB]

I have a 89 f-350 with a straight front axle an locking hubs.was the worst ride i ever had.Can U say toss my salad.

[NIB]

Mike i think u might be on to someting if Penn where to make those simple upgrades to the Z line an sell em for under 300$ there would be no reason to own a van stahl.A similar type reel I can still break down an fix myself.Van stahl has got to have just crushed the meager sales of the depleted Z line.I'm surprised its not scrapped already for good...

[BasicPatrick]

I recently heard from a good source that Penn was testing a reel to be in the $200 range that would be a sealed waterproof upgrade along the lines of the "Z" series. A factory "Penn Stall" was the way it was described to me. I am intersted to see if this is true, but it would be nice.

[mikecc]

I asked the rep and he denied all rumors.

[Backbeach Jake]

I have a couple of 704z's. I once thought that I'd like instant reverse..until I used reels with that feature. The reels with anti-R were both very fine top of the line reels, just not for me. I like to back pedal sometimes, like when the surf pulls your lure back out. With anti reverse you can't keep the plug swimming without walking up and down the shingle. One of the Z's has a black painted spool , the other an anodized one. The black spool won't turn by hand, like when you stow the end of your leader and give the spool a little twist to take up the slack. The gold one will. Anyway, in my hands, there's no need to "improve" them.

[Vogt]

I love my 704z very strong and reliable and serves as a good winch when you need it to be.