Fishing Tackle Review - Penn Spinfisher VI 7500LC Fixed Spool Reel

[@GenesisGamingEU]

Might be 3 years late, but happy I've found this. Honestly sold me on the reel.

[@dk2428]

Well sir, i truly appreciate to your honest review! Just ordered me 2 7500's. Hope they'll serve me well.

[@user-jo8jf6uy7e]

Great review. I thought the 7500 would be too big so i had my eye on the 6500 and wasn't sure. But this video has answered that question. Thank you.

[@banditkiddy]

Hi John, as a new to the hobby fisherman at age 66 (its been 50 years since i did any fishing) my retirement present to myself is a Spinfisher 7 6500LC. Its on its way as i post this. I've also purchased a Penn Tidal XR 14FT rod to go with it. Enjoy your vids very much, regards, Derek, NE Scotland.

[@antaranexpress7502]

I use 5500 LC, just fantastic. Longer cast distance & the spool is just fantastic in laying the braid evenly & neatly... Fantastic reel for the money ...

[@AlfUckhamHall]

I'm looking for a reel for beach fishing and the 5500 version might be the ideal one for me, thank you for a great and informative review. You've made my mind up.

[@yorkshireboy2685]

Thank you, I'm looking at getting a Spinfisher VI 3500 for a 7ft 10-30gr travel spinning rod and a 4500 Liveliner for a 9ft 20-80gr travel rod. I also fancy getting the 8500 Liveliner for a 10'6" 5lb tc travel catfish rod, to be used for close in rough ground conger fishing and abroad for catfish etc.... all the best, JC

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- Sounds like a plan mate. Good look all round. :)

[@potusuk]

John, I see they have revised the line clip @4:33 revealed at iCast 2023 Spinfisher VII and all main gears are now brass.

[@kencleg7721]

All brass that’s back to the 704z Good deal.

[@donbhoy8264]

Sorry Im a bit late to the party here. I have the VI 6500 LC and I use that on a 12' Penn Carnage 2 rod. I fish the rough ground up in Norway with it and it handles big Cod, Coalies and Halibut very nicely. I also have the V 8500LL on a Daiwa windcast, pulled in a 14lb Cod and didn't even feel it. So although one size difference either way, I agree with John, they are cracking reels. I am over in Canada and often find myself asking Gerry's via email. They have always replied with good info to me. So again, I have to agree with John on that too........ god this is getting boring!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Seanj1193]

Great vid 👍 I have the 5500lc and love it for surf casting.

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- Great reels aren't they. :)

[@brandonhernandez9260]

Do you ever use it to cast bait like mullet or so? I’m looking at getting the model you have

[@Seanj1193]

@@brandonhernandez9260 yes and bunker and shad for striped bass. The drag is awesome, the internals are great.

[@brandonhernandez9260]

@@Seanj1193 do you feel like it really does cast farther than a regular reel would like the name says? “long cast”

[@Seanj1193]

@@brandonhernandez9260 with the proper rod and line yes it does and it's an awesome reel

[@lewisgoodacre7298]

I've got the same reel best reel I've ever had brilliant bit of kit

[@thevernonposse]

The best thing about the vi is even the crosswind gear is brass they are bullet proof

[@user-yz8jq3mt2l]

Totally with you on the line clip mate

[@johnharding6394]

Daiwa J-Braid what is the breaking strain of Dm: 0,20mm? 0,22mm? 0,24mm? 0,28mm?

[@alextaramsari]

Fantastic video and thank you!!

[@David35445]

So, 4 years on, have your thoughts changed any on this reel?

[@ryanfogarty9809]

I have the spin fisher 45 which i use for pike and i love it

[@soobz]

Considering the LC is supposed to be a long cast (and costs 10-15% more than the regular version) I would have expected some comparison on casting distance.

[@brettp1202]

Hello after some help enjoy watching alot of your videos keep up the brilliant work. so basically always used trusty old pike rods and baitrunners😂 so upgrading to a century fireblade Gt 13 foot getting afew custom bits and actually a foot removed off butt end... so I'm trying find a salt water baitrunner reel to pair with this new rod will be for all around all fishing i do,but enjoy ballen wrasse,ells, small eyes, bass ect mainly from shore surf ect rough ground but need saltwater proof that holds enough line capacity please help me with this one as you have alot of knowledge on this enough line to cast out and play anything decent. Thank you in advance

[@gavinlangford2984]

Fantastic video once again! I have been looking for a good review of this reel as i saw you using one in one of your videos. Think I will buy one now!. Would it be ok for conger 10lb+?

[@stephennicol5310]

Ive got Penn surfblaster 3 8000 love it

[@JohnGCampbell1]

Hello John great review. i have purchased a Spinfisher V 7500 LC Ltd addition. Planning on using it on rock marks cliff tops etc. Now doing my research on the reel i believe its made and designed for Carp fishing. would i have any problems using on rock marks etc? Many thanks

[@robertboardman100]

I've bought so many reels and always been so disappointed as they only last about 4 trips out on kayak ....want one that will not seize ...I wash them but still corrode and seize ..

[@peteranddorothybowles5428]

just putting it out there Gerrys is gd service so I was surprised when after buying a pair of rods THEY built 1100 guid and I'm no rich man one of the rings aint in line with the rest so take what you will it's not to bad IVE NO DOULT THEY WOULD PUT IT RIGHT AS THEY ARE A V GOOD SHOP BUT DO I WANT ALL THE HASSLE AND TIME WITH RODS AWAY The reel looks v gd though strong and well made as penn reels have been for donkeys

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- Wow. If I had spent that much on a pair of rods I'd expect them to be perfect and to cast themselves!! Fair comment mate.

[@Tight--LiNeZ]

Hey mate, what does the EU part of the code mean (apart from Europe) ? do they have a shallower spool depth for carp fishing? also in the normal non longcast Spinfisher Vi models: 5500 and below have ali gears, whereas the 6500 and above have brass main gears. Do you know if this is the same for the longcast models? i.e. does the 5500 LC have an ali main gear and the 6500/7500 LC have brass, also? I can't find any info about this on the LC models. Here in NZ, we get massive sharks and Kingfish off the beach/rocks, and I would rather have the brass gear. Any ideas mate? Ta muchly, Dave down under

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- Dave that is the first time I have been asked that and I honesty do not know. You would have to contact Penn directly I imagine. Sorry I cannot help.

[@Tight--LiNeZ]

@@thefishlockerworkshop Hey man, I tried and they aren't exactly Shimano when it comes to customer service. No reply sadly. It will inform my choice whether to get the 5500 or 6500 LC. We only get the 7500 in Australasia, and it's a bit heavy. Do you get a spare shallow braid spool with the EU model of the Vi LC's, like one did with the Eu V LC reels?

[@Tight--LiNeZ]

Hey, I found out that the 5500 LC has an ali gear and the 6500/7500 have a heavy duty (but heavier) marine brass gear. So same as in the non LC reels. Peace

[@maasai-]

dave scott That’s what made me change my order from 5500 to 6500 , yes alittle heavier but abit stronger .

[@megagatvol]

What do think about vintage reels..?? I have a passion for using vintage reels and rods..albeit..other anglers sneer at me ...

[@tomallen6073]

I’m into vintage stuff myself, I own a ton of new equipment also, some people ain’t all that bright and they think because you’re using old gear you can’t afford new gear, effing stupid people, beware of them in numbers, they can do real damage.

[@cespaia]

Hi , good day!! I might have one question for you about the Spinfisher VI. Is it true that the reel’s braid spooling is not very precise , causing trouble when casting and reeling back specifically with thin braids??

[@jimmy45yea]

Great video

[@johngemmell9937]

Can the long cast spooled version be used from the boat as well?

[@bajadan6441]

Anyone know the difference between the " EU " model and the American version - ? --- some parts are not interchangeable .

[@kevhaworth5313]

Hiya John. Total coincidence, just bought one of these over an Ultegra Ci4 after speaking to Chris at Gerrys. How is the reel bearing (groan) up? I’ll be using it on The Mersey for general fishing

[@MrMojorizin]

Howdy man! I bought this exact same reel, but the feet are too big for my intended rod, what shore road can you recommend that fit ? Beach casters or surf rod?

[@kevwalton1988]

Another great video mate! I’ve just bought the Spinfisher SSVI 6500LC after watching your review and a few others too. Do you know if there is any difference between the “SSVI” and the “VI” or are they both the same Reel? I’ve searched everywhere online and can’t seem to find any difference but noticed some are advertised as VI and others as SSVI. Thanks mate, keep up the great vids!

[@tacklethistacklethat8116]

I think it stands for 'Superline spool'. It has a rubber grip on the spool designed to prevent the line from turning around the arbor of the spool, so you don't need to put tape or a backing line to pack it out. But don't quote me on that 😂😂😂👍

[@kevwalton1988]

Andy S I think you are right mate! Yes it has a black rubber band around center of spool 👍 I’ve filled mine with mono for backing still... too expensive to fill completely with braid 😂😂👍

[@tomallen6073]

SS means skirted spool. A big deal when it first came out like 40-50yrs ago.

[@SocialRoom]

Hello John. Would you pair this reel with a 12/20 lb rod or a 20/30 lb. Or could it do well with both.

[@karlojuratic]

Can I put spool from 7500 to 6500 model or 6500 to 5500 model? I cant find details

[@seanhickey7762]

would you use this reel as a beach casting reel? it this or the battle for myself?

[@aidangrassham3054]

Does it matter that I didn’t order the long cast ? I ordered the standard 8500

[@davidthomasmartin1075]

Hello again, I've bought one of these 7500's and I've just loaded it up with 300 yds x 54lbs of Berkley fireline similar to you. There is quite some space remaing on the spool I hope this doesn't affect distance of cast, what do you think? Also, I too am looking for a spare spool, what strength of line do you suggest for it, lower or higher than 54lbs? My wife and I love you and your wife's videos. Keep them coming.

[@turtleman190]

It will likely effect casting distance you could remove it and add some backing to fill the spool out

[@richiej5812]

Just add backing line to your new line on the reel until the line is just below the lip, remove it an then reel it back on. this way you can judge exactly how much backing you need without having too much line left over an having to cut it off therefore wasting it. hope this helps

[@jsauceda4515]

Hello, I have a question that I want to buy a PENN® SPINFISHER® VI LONG CAST SPINNING reel but I don't know which model to grab between, 5500, 6500, 7500, my question would be which is the fastest and smoothest and can be combined with a 13 foot rod

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- I couple my 7500LC with a 13'4" rod it suits it fine. I also know lads who've used the 5500 for sharks on the boat. So they really are adaptable reels. :D

[@jsauceda4515]

@@thefishlockerworkshop thanks friend

[@robotleaves]

Got a penn squadron 15ft. Looks like I'm going to pair it up with the 7500

[@tacklethistacklethat8116]

Whats the minimum length and strength rod you'd pair the reel up with?😀👍

[@UnseenSpirit]

Hi buddy, I have a 13 ft beach caster. What size would you recommend for this reel please. Thanks

[@kencleg7721]

7 k 6 will work also line capacity ? 7.5 any of these for surf 8 up for sharks

[@SnapRasta]

I prefer the shimano stella or saragossa

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

SnapRasta - If you can afford it that’s fine. But not a reel I would be taking on the rocks.

[@alisellami5522]

@@thefishlockerworkshop how about spinfisher V is it as good as VI thanks

[@michaelhemming4647]

I've got the 9500 one and it's a beast of a thing ,loaded up with 60lb braid and 100lb braid leader attached to a afaw grand Prix , I very much daubt that your get a better combination for deep loch skate and heavy rough ground fishing ,pull the Titanic up from its watery grave

[@tomallen6073]

Then you shouldn’t be watching videos of Penn reels.

[@Alexxx---101]

Hi John, the drag on 2 of my penn affinity reels is still letting line out as if the drag wasn't tightened. Any ideas? Other than that the reels are in perfect condition. Do you think it's a bearing or something? Hoping I can get them fixed? Been fishing very rough ground from the cliffs - maybe I've abused them to much. If not what's your thoughts on the spinfisher 8500?

[@Alexxx---101]

Update mate, I took my reels apart and replaced the washers and they're as good as new now 😃 still tempted by the spinfisher 7500 or 8500 though.

[@user-yb1en9jg4p]

Which size is better? 5500/6500?

[@Bobby59]

How’s the reel holding up?

[@gonzarb93]

This or the Daiwa bg? I do surf fishing and my reels won't get wet. Wich is smoothest?

[@briainhennessy8656]

Fir surf is go with the penn

[@ktmdays]

I got a 10ft shark on the penn 7500 took 1hr to get it up check it out on my u tube had something today fought it for 1.5hrs my 80lb braid broke

[@davidmcilveen5013]

I don't know if this is relevant......but what are your thoughts John on using a fixed spool on a multiplier rod?(Beach caster). I just recently seen a "well known and respected" angler saying,that in 90% of the time,it doesn't matter........after hearing for years that they are not interchangable, especially putting a fixed spool on a multiplier rod. Have you ever tried it? 🐠

[@tomallen6073]

The reel doesn’t launch the lure/bait, the rod does.

[@robertherman1146]

But the design of the spool and the reel's line lay greatly affects line friction and therefore casting distance.

[@fishinfools4130]

I am certain I only understood about 20% of everything he said

[@ktmdays]

I got a 10ft shark on the penn 7500 took 1hr to get it up check it out on my u tube had something today fought it for 1.5hrs my 80lb braid broke