What does reel size 8000 mean?

Choosing a fishing rod to go with this size reel: 8000 or 80 sized fishing reels are large fishing reels which are designed primarily with surf, rock or ocean boat fishing in mind.

What is a 1000 reel used for?

The 1000 or 10 size reel is ideal for fishing with 2-to 4-pound test monofilament line. I pair this reel with an ultralight rod measuring either 4 1/2- to 5 1/2- feet long. This is a great combination for trout fishing and small panfish such as bluegill and yellow perch.

Is Penn battle a good reel?

There are much better reels for more money, but at the current price point, you’d be hard pressed to find a better real than a Penn Battle II. The drag on all of my Battle II reels is fantastic and as the cheapest reel that has the HT-100 drag system, it’s a solid entry into the Penn family.

What is the biggest reel Penn makes?

The New Penn Spinfisher V – SSV 10500 is the biggest in the Spinfisher V series, A XOS sized reel designed to be used for heavy offshore or onshore work.

How do you pick the right size reel?

Choosing the correct reel size is as easy as determining the size fishing line you intend to use most often. The lighter the line you intend to use, the smaller the reel you should purchase. Ten-pound test line should be the highest strength and diameter used on a spinning reel.

How big is a 5000 size reel?

Here is a spinning reel size chart

Is Penn Battle 2 worth it?

The Battle II reels provide a great value of price for performance. They have workmanlike build quality with soft knobs that allows you to easily handle the reels with comfort. They are the cheapest Penn reel to feature the HT-100 drag system. The 3000 and 4000 sized reels are equipped with the anti-reverse feature.

Is Penn Battle 2 sealed?

Bearings Just like its predecessor, the top of the line Penn Battle II reel features five ball bearings, but unlike its predecessor, these are sealed to prevent saltwater from entering the reel; thus, withstanding damage for years. This is important because the bearing impacts the drag system.

Which Penn reels are made in USA?

Penn only makes a few of their reel styles in the U.S. – their Senator and International series being the most popular. Everything else is manufactured overseas. Those two styles make up only a small fraction of the total reels produced by Penn every year.

What kind of reel is Penn Sargus spinning?

First Manf. Year Disc. REEL INFO: Sargus Spinning: A new metal series built tough with the hardcore angler in mind. For 2008 PENN took an all-metal approach to toughness and durability with the Sargus Spinning Reel Series.

Which is the biggest of the Penn Sargus series?

It’s the biggest of the Sargus series which begins with the tiny 2000 reel. This reel follows a trend that is becoming more popular each year; sealed drag full metal bodied reel with a full time instant anti-reverse. They have been popping up in increased numbers over the past few years by makers who decided that anti-reverse switches are useless.

Why does A Sargus reel feel different under load?

This is why it feels different under load; the Sargus has a traditional traverse block (left) which rubs against the reel’s body under load. Good spinning reels are increasingly coming with a ball bearing traverse block (right) for easy winding under load.

What kind of environment is a Penn Sargus made in?

Made to withstand the harshest environments, fish, and fishermen the Sargus is overbuilt to the standards you’d expect from PENN.