Penn SLAMMER IV DX: What makes this reel SPECIAL?

[@Jritchey1211]

Excellent video, man 👍

[@danielcalabrese1100]

I lost a 100# snook and I can’t help but think of I just had one more sealed bearing installed in my thumb I would’ve landed that beast!

[@CastFromTheHip]

One more sealed bearing definitely would've landed that snook. Though a 100Lb snook....thats a lot of fish for any rig haha.

[@carterammond3785]

100 lb snook my ass

[@stripervince1]

World record snook was 53 pounds. Nice try tho

[@birdbig1]

​@carterammond3785 Don't take them seriously, they're subscribed to "Bigfoot Society". 🤣

[@melbournechub2658]

@@carterammond3785 Whooooooosh 😂

[@rickb4915]

Thanks for the review, your sarcasm and wit are entertaining :) You sold me on the slammer, I am one who can't or would not be able to tell the difference between the 2, plus I like the black and gold color better LOL

[@nickkozbiel8369]

Fantastic intro

[@aesthetics808]

I think the washer material difference might have to do with the softer material acting as a thrust bushing. If it was brass on brass or steel on steel there might be a welding or oxidation issue.

[@MeyasCoins]

Thanks. for the. video. I really enjoyed the content. Nice reel.

[@maasai-]

a man who knows more than he talks , straight to the subject , great review as always Q if ur time miight allows , lately i was playing with my two reels shimano stella 6000hgc n penn authority 4500 handle power knob , i noticed the shimano power knob would run alot longer than that of authority , which i relate it to bbs tighter seals of authority ! i hope to have it confirmed by you.

[@CastFromTheHip]

The authority has a ridiculous amount of seals and is likely dragging down the smoothness/increasing the friction. Haha it has so many small seals, it concerns me for the long haul.

[@SWslayinn]

Can you do a check up on both of the gears now?

[@jabarihunt5856]

I love the nod to Garand Thumb! I have a Battle III DX 5000 that I'm probably going to give to my son. I'm thinking of replacing it with the Slammer IV DX. Thanks for the review!

[@CastFromTheHip]

Haha thanks, GT is the GOAT. Good choice! The Battles really are fantastic.

[@justinroca2164]

I thought the same thing !! 😂😂😂

[@salvagetech8042]

your videos should have a lot more views great video

[@gdgiannini]

Hahaha killing that intro

[@CastFromTheHip]

haha thanks boss!

[@aco2518]

It is possible that Penn could have placed a wide needle bearing in there. Would certainly be an upgrade.

[@sunshinecycling]

I was lucky enough to play around with the DX line at my local shop. I couldn't tell a difference between the DX and non-DX at all while playing with them in a shop. I doubt I could tell a difference in use either. You have to be buying it for knowledge that the stainless steel gears are "better" and the extra bearing helps somehow....or just looks. But I did like the lower end of the drag. My Slammer III 4500 on the low end is a bit stiff.

[@CastFromTheHip]

Agree on all, you nailed it. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your insight, glad you were able to put hands on one. Yeah I think 9.9 out of 10 folks would never know the difference between the two.

[@peteruveges1976]

How are the gears on the DX today? Still smooth or worn out?

[@CastFromTheHip]

Still smooth

[@werftv4580]

ah, the slammer.. good reels for sure

[@jtoker9758]

Can you make sure to do a gear teeth review 2 or so years from now on these? You know for science.

[@CastFromTheHip]

That would be awesome.

[@royschwartz3422]

Thank you for your detailed videos. I am a Slammer guuy through and through with III's and IV's and 3 DX's -I have been looking at the authority 4500HS and wondering if you have thoughts on the HS v regular?

[@LiveLinerFishing]

man i wish they offered the dx in the 10500 size

[@CastFromTheHip]

That would be a beast of a reel!

[@ronmb81]

1:44 I wouldn't reply to a question that ends with 'yo' as well 😆

[@CastFromTheHip]

Right?! Haha the real email was professional, I swear. Thanks for stopping by.

[@demetriustrahan]

First of thank you for the information that you put out jere. It truly is helpful. In your honest opinion opinion. I am a Penn man all the way. I have 4 4500 HS Authority, and kove them. But I wanted to expand my arsenal with the SLammer IV. I have 4 Slammer III, and 57 of the old Slammmer the original that only had 5 and 6 bearings. Do you think that the Slammer IV DX is a good choice? As I love the 3.

[@CastFromTheHip]

Thanks for stopping by and glad to hear the info is helpful! I think you can’t go wrong with the Slammer 4. The 4DX is slightly more durable in theory. If you run a charter boat, the DX may give you a longer service life. However, for the average Joe, the regular Slammer 4 is all you need.

[@andrewhardcastle7982]

NowI know! Thanks a lot really helped

[@piercel.6515]

So how the gear wearing after 1 year? Still in good shape? Can do the comparison?

[@eves08109]

I think I wouldn't even consider getting the Authority 8500 HS if this DX was all metal body and came in a high speed model.

[@CastFromTheHip]

Yeah, really no need at all going beyond the Slammers. Even the slammers are excessive. The Battles and Spinfishers are incredible reels.

[@eves08109]

Yes the Battle 3 was a big upgrade compared to the Battle 2 starting with the line lay. My Spin Fisher V is still working great but I wish it had a brass main gear like the SF VI however the V's drag system is better. Despite having a zinc main gear it is holding up pretty well in my V.

[@claudiagamino6499]

I landed a 86 pound stingray from shore on my penn battle 3 dx 8000

[@peteruveges1976]

Do you know if the bail arm is metal or plastic?

[@CastFromTheHip]

Just took a knife to both bail arms...the one with the line roller appears to be plastic and the smaller one is metal. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a great question!

[@peteruveges1976]

@@CastFromTheHip thank you for the great video.

[@elijahbl5745]

What size do you recommend for bigger pier fish?

[@CastFromTheHip]

I think a 5500 would be a good pier fishing rig for bigger fish. Maybe 6500 if you’re picking fights with big snook, king macks, tarpon or wahoo.

[@CastFromTheHip]

For grouper or big snook near structures, I’d go for 8500 with max combat drag set.

[@luisledesma-d9s]

How can I order the line roller bearing for a slammer 4500dx? what size is it?

[@dalesmoocher6861]

Hi Guy's help req'd... one of those req'd features google won't find.... I am fishing for Sea Bass from a high cliff 100 meters (110 yards) with no access down... I gotta reel them all the way up, dead weight n all. I know most reels will reel up the fish but here's the deal... when reeling in water and reeling a dead weight (2- 2.5kg - 4lb)... that's a whole different league of power, smoothness and build quality. Kinda the ultimate test of a reel quality you could say. I am hoping some of you Guy's know which reels stand out for this? An open faced reel weighing around 485-500grams (1pound or just over) to match my rod and allow other uses. Thank You Guy's in advance.

[@markgrotto7852]

I have the 2500 standard slammer with 15 lb braid and it’s notorious for making wind knots. I have Shimanos too and they NEVER have wind knots. I love the concept that Penn has but it does not seem to work.

[@ioijiopjkiopjkp]

Too much line on the spool, remove some line and see how that goes.

[@markgrotto7852]

@@ioijiopjkiopjkp thanks. I tried that. 40 lb line worked though.

[@CJL2008]

If the line lay is uneven , such that it is skewed to the top or the bottom of the spool, play around with the washers until the lay is even. If the line is skewed to the top of the spool, add a washer to the shaft. Remove a washer or all of the washers if the line is skewed to the bottom of the spool. Tight lines

[@markgrotto7852]

@@CJL2008 did that

[@CJL2008]

@@markgrotto7852 Hope it’s working now.

[@chuckfinley3152]

I would take the battle iii dx over the regular since it has a brass gears over the aluminum

[@mago4464]

Which one will be better for Salmon fishing rivers rod up to 100 gram lures up to 40 gr compered with daiwa bg mq thanks

[@CastFromTheHip]

Hard to beat a 3500 for salmon. I personally use 4500, but a tad overkill.

[@vsonic86]

I have Penn slammer 3 5500 and it has line roller bearing issue. What do I do to get it change?

[@CastFromTheHip]

I use mystic parts.com, just go to google and enter mystic reel parts. Select PennParts in the upper left and search the slammer 3 5500, they have diagrams and part numbers. Thanks for stopping by!

[@أكلاتسمسم]

بكرات ممتازه جدا جدا 😍😍👈🔔

[@noahwilliams2648]

Stop watching videos and go fish! Now you have me. I'll talk when I get back.

[@CastFromTheHip]

Haha thanks for stopping by! Catch anything?

[@RipMK747]

too much grease on the gears will increase resistance and thus the reel wont be butter smooth anymore

[@LiveLinerFishing]

nothing makes this reel special now that the penn authority is comming out lolz

[@CastFromTheHip]

They just keep upping the game.

[@eves08109]

Well I think this DX body is all aluminum and the Authority is all metal.

[@Jessica37323]

Authority body is aluminum too. No difference

[@C_Alcock]

@@eves08109 because aluminum isn't metal