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03-15-2006, 08:45 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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Reel suggestion
I use Penn reels because, they're what I've always used.
I had two crap out on me last year and I am considering trying out another brand.
For my schoolie, daytime, bluefish rod, I use a St Croix tidemaster, 8ft, med action. I had a Penn 6500 on it that is out of commission. I fish in the surf and frequently get it wet.
I do not want to spring for a VS and I am looking for a PEnn alternative. Any suggestions? Since this is a smaller set up, I'm looking to spend less that $125, any help is greatly appreciated!
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03-15-2006, 09:16 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Corona Del Mar, CA
Posts: 794
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have you tried to repair the penn? That is one great thing about them, you can get any part you need for them. If you're not up to it, try taking it to a tackel shop and they should be able to make it almost like new for not too much money. If that doesn't work, send it back to penn with a letter. If it isn't too old, they might replace it. I have the same reel and its been great to me. I also have a 5500ss, but this year I bought an Abu Garcia 6500 spinning and another bait caster off ebay, I'll let you know how it works out. BTW how do you like the st croix, I was considering changing all my spinning rods out for st croix 7'6" and 8'...
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03-15-2006, 09:34 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: People's Republic
Posts: 1,025
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I have an 8' tidemaster and a 6500 but I find it too be much to heavy for that rod. I would go with the shimano spheros 6000. Great real under $125 that takes a beating.
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03-15-2006, 09:48 AM
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Got Necco's?
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Franklin
Posts: 1,339
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I would recommend the shimano spheros Jim. Quality reel at a reasonable price.
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HAMMER TIME! 
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03-15-2006, 10:14 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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I'll look into the Shimano, thanks
I love the St Croix, its the only non -custom rod i own. Its perfect for most of teh fish I catch....small to med size bass  |
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03-15-2006, 04:30 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bedford, NH
Posts: 626
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Nautil Pro 6500 (the yellow one) may be worth a look.
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03-15-2006, 04:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 5,704
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What Kippy said.Spheros is a fine reel.
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03-15-2006, 04:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: New Haven Ct
Posts: 957
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I think the penn 6500 and the nautil are too big for an 8'rod try the spheros,people who own them really do like them,I plan on tring one out on a 7and a half foot star rod for the schoolies.I have a stradic 4000 now and after 3 years and a rebuild the anti rev. still gives way.
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03-20-2006, 08:54 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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Just to set the record straight, it was a Penn 4500 on my 8ft St croix. Braindead last week.....
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