PENN is coming out

[Joe]

Slip - No. I did not know that..Get a few or make a few - I think their would be some interest in that.

[mikecc]

Originally Posted by BasicPatrick

Allegedly a certain someone on this board might possiibly have heard about an unconfirmed Penn Project that was going to take the Z series reels, and amp them up into maybe a submersable workhorse in what might be the $200 range. It is possible that these alleged project reels were possibley tested overseas last year and the bugs just might have been being eliminated prior to any unconfirmed release. It is also possible that industry persons that might have been tipped off about this project were warned to keep any alleged information of this typed to themselves.

Talked with Penn today and the confirmed the 704 / 706 rumors.
They do not know what to call the reel yet. They are still working on the seals & instant anti-reverse.
They claim the reel " will be some what dunkable" they would not say sealed..

Would not give a price range. Looks to be about July before we hear any price and time frame on deliveries.

[capesams]

and u guy's thought I was full of woo-woo..shame on u.How can a no-name old codder know about the inner working's of a big co.

[PurpelNoon]

Originally Posted by mikecc

Talked with Penn today and the confirmed the 704 / 706 rumors.
They do not know what to call the reel yet. They are still working on the seals & instant anti-reverse.
They claim the reel " will be some what dunkable" they would not say sealed..

Would not give a price range. Looks to be about July before we hear any price and time frame on deliveries.

I felt as if I have had it with Penn but if they take a simple 704/6 and put a better anti-reverse, I will be very happy.

[lurch]

The three reasons why I dont use my 704 is because of the lack of an IAR, crappy roller bearing and bail spring failures.

A 704 with IAR, roller bearing that actually rolls and a bail that does not fail will be used very often....I am thinking of buying one of the new 7500 reels but with this news I will wait.

I hope the sale puke wasnt just boasting to keep us interested...