New Penn Reel>?

[NIB]

Penn ssm series infinte roller bearing, all metal redesign of the SS line of reels.http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...317&hasJS=true

[Charlie M]

very interesting.

[Diamond Tackle]

SO...
They figured out that the graphite caused the gears to twist and misalign ,could not handle braid at all, and now they made the move back to a metal frame. How nice of them.
The only question now is what kind of metal are they casting?
btw, i own many,many penns, so dont think im trying to trash their name here.

[basswipe]

I ordered a 650SSm last week.I had a $50 Cabelas gift card burning a hole in my wallet so I let my curiosity get the best of me.

I will more than likely be adding one of these to it:
000P24-6500SP Conversion Kit: Bail Wire w/Ball Bearings Description
Set of 4 Pieces
Set includes:
1 EA New Bail Wire Design
2 EA Ball Bearing
1 EA New Titanium Line Roller
Kit converts standard SS bail wire system to one using 2 ball bearings instead of a bushing. Reduces line friction under heavy load.

I'm gonna fish this reel hard and report back on a regular basis.

[Steve K]

Originally Posted by Tinman

SO...
They figured out that the graphite caused the gears to twist and misalign ,could not handle braid at all, and now they made the move back to a metal frame. How nice of them.
The only question now is what kind of metal are they casting?
btw, i own many,many penns, so dont think im trying to trash their name here.

I have a 6500ss and it is not made of graphite. The 5500ss and smaller were.

[shadow]

Originally Posted by Steve K

I have a 6500ss and it is not made of graphite. The 5500ss and smaller were.

I was thinking the same thing.So whats different? the metal?It has always been the 5500ss and down (the graphite ones with all the problems).

[Nebe]

made in China??

no thanks

[Bill L]

I picked up a 450SSG a couple months ago for my schoolie rod, it says made in the USA on it Nice little reel, definitely an improvement. The SSM s look like they'll be a decent reel