I’m Done Being Quiet… Penn Vs Shimano Fishing Reel Comparison

Let’s discuss reels. Today, I am comparing the Penn Slammer with the Shimano Saragosa and let me tell you, I have some THOUGHTS. I have been using both of the reels for a while now and I finally feel like I can share my opinions with you.
This video contains MY OPINIONS and MY EXPERIENCES. Just because a reel doesn’t work for me doesn’t mean it won’t be great for someone else! Are you #TeamPenn or #TeamShimano? Let us know in the comments below!
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[@felixmarrero1155]

Like your videos but this one is an error. In the begining you said it was a 5000 Shimano then you are talking about a 6000 Shimano??? Anyway... You can't compare a slammer 6500 to a shimano 5000 no comparison. Don't let the model numbers fool you. A shimano 5000 is more similar to a Penn 3500 which is a much lighter reel and it still has more power than a Shimano 5000 and probably a 6000 as well. I fish with a Penn 3500 or even a 4500 all day and it is fine. A Penn 6500 is a BRICK. That is more for deep sea fishing were you set it and forget it. Don't go by model numbers compare reals by specs.

[@Ready_Fire_Aim]

agree'd. doesn't even mention the slammer drag

[@NFiltr8Red]

Penn Slammer 4500 vs. Shimano or Daiwa 4000-5000. It’s half the weight.

[@God.GunsAndTrump]

100% agreed.

[@thc152]

100% agree! He was NOT comparing the right size between the two reels.

[@rianotrijaya246]

Yess, that chinese is shimano guys

[@MyRifleMyGun]

I've been watching you for a year now and bought a Shimano baitrunner and mojo surf 10'6" rod for Christmas. Can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can get out there and catch some fish. Love you guys, keep up the great work!

[@paulsegnatelli55]

Is "I'm a broke mofo and buy whatever I can find in the pawnshop" a team?

[@stugotswins]

Even if i had money I would still buy my reels at the pawn shop

[@stugotswins]

@Azbycxdwevfugthsirjqkplomn McPinth ya you could buy a brand new reel and the first time you use it the thing is used..,. Pay half as much at the pawn shop and you have more money for fuel to go fishing 🙄

[@miketexas4549]

Love my Gosa 10K. In 2 years landed 5 wahoos, 2 decent tunas, 2 uluas, and countless small fish. She fell off the boat and went overboard into the ocean, dove into the water and retrieved her 15' below the surface. Opened her up and bone dry. Absolute beast of a reel.

[@ashleycarelse6929]

South African (Cape Town) here .... In our neck the woods we do surf / rock fishing mostly. Before "Coffee Grinders" were the rage Penn was the go-to reel ie Free Spool reel (Starting with the Penn 45 (way back) and the Penn 500). The fish we catch in the Western Cape are generally big and include Yellow tail, cob, grunter etc and then also ragged-tooth sharks, gully sharks etc ..... the go to reels include the Shimano Saragosa 6000, 8000 and 10000, additionally the Shimano Twin-Power 6000, 8000 and 10000.

[@kencleg7721]

Gosa

[@HanginOffThaReel]

I love SA fishing. It's like our fishing on steroids (Sydney Australia) we love chasing big cob, we call them Jewfish/Mulloway@@ashleycarelse6929

[@RS-qd2xm]

I surf fish exclusively. I own both. I can’t imagine ever being loyal to just one brand. I like variety. That being said, the Shimano is the smoothest reel I’ve ever encountered. It just doesn’t matter a whole lot when your set up is sitting in a rod holder. If I was casting and retrieving all day, I’m sure I’d use the Shimano more.

[@ReelOne]

I fish off a kayak and cast non stop. Weight makes a significant difference.

[@inthebucketoutdoors3333]

Lmao “ I love you too” thats what the reel said back when cranking Shimano

[@darrenwillis9611]

I think you hit the nail on the head when you said how different these two reels are. The Penn might be marketed towards a group who want a heavier reel, possibly to put heavy bait on the hook and let it set on the bottom. Then you have the line capacity and drag to reel in whatever hits it. The Shimano might be marketing more of a casting crowd or at least a more mobile crowd who is more concerned with the weight of the reel than the drag or line capacity. As you said, both reels will get the job done in almost ALL situations. I like how you stayed out of the corner of saying which one was "better" than the other by approaching this from a differences standpoint. This way you are being helpful to anyone looking at or comparing these two reels and consumers can make a more educated choice and pick what best fits their needs. Awesome video.

[@fishingthepeje7557]

Penn is a reel for people that don’t want to spend $

[@kaiden8588]

I agree, ive got a penn ive been using for a while and i love them for pier fishing and surf fishing havnt tried it offshore but im sure its great. But i also have a shimano that i use whenecer im casting out artificial bait or going fishing with a lighter tackle setup.

[@notsure7874]

To be fair, he's comparing a Slammer, and probably should be comparing a Spinfisher instead. Slammers are, and always have been - a meat stick reel. I personally don't use spinning reels in that class, my meat sticks are all conventional.

[@louisbailey4900]

Love your vids. Always fun. Always honest. Always great info . Ty...keep em coming

[@Fishing_With_Essex]

I've always been a diehard Penn fishermen, but recently I've introduced some lighter shimanos into my arsenal, and so far I'm very impressed! Great reels 👍🏻

[@HeySkipper]

👍👍

[@BigKeithDog]

Check out the Penn Conflict II's. They are about the lightest reels I've ever used.

[@benknowles6757]

Team penn, always been on my budget. Never had a bad experience with dawia either have two of them. But I'm stay true to penn. Great video. Always fish with what you love and do best with.

[@lukew5255]

They stole the penn reel because thieves always go for the best lol.

[@MoisesQuirozT]

LOL, smart bastards...

[@Mr4twitch]

Yeah right

[@Lucas-bn8pm]

Yup

[@tendertummycooking2726]

brought it back the next day after he fished with it.... lol.

[@martins.7175]

Lol

[@senortrob]

I own mostly Shimano, Okuma, Penn, and Daiwa. It sounds crazy but I've landed more big fish on Okuma reels. Still love Penns despite being heavy. Being from Texas I'm usually fishing for Redfish and trout. I'm hooked on your videos. Really good stuff! Love the content!

[@moseskongi4746]

What small reel in the 2500 size (under 9oz) would you recommend to catch flounder and specks that can also handle a redfish (5 - 10lbs) if it decides to bite? I use 10lb braid.

[@JedemPoKucama]

​@@moseskongi4746 Get a Daiwa BG MQ 3000 (9.3oz) even the 4000 is only 10oz..but if you're willing to spend more look up Shimano Twin Power XD,Daiwa Certate and Shimano Vanquish too

[@troynjpoolplayer6604]

Have a few Penn SSVs and I agree to heavy and both need service after 7 months of Togging. I've recently gone over to a couple BGs and pretty happy with the weight and smoothness so far. You cant beat the price for a almost fully sealed reel. I love my 2 Shimano for freshwater. But think the sealed Shimano for saltwater are big bucks. Thanks for the content. You guys rock!

[@maxscmidt3857]

I have a SSV 9500 and i used in alot in over 6 years without any service, its a little bit damaged, dut smooth like at the first day!

[@jun3191]

I use Daiwa BG Spinning reel. I would like to see your review on one

[@h4cfishing640]

jun ryu daiwa all the way!!

[@NE_Pigeons]

Love my Daiwa BG 2500. Super smooth and has no problems reeling in fish. Iv used it for both freshwater water and light saltwater. Awesome reel for the price!

[@thafoehammer143]

You should try a saltist. Basically an upgraded BG

[@MyBigAzzPimple]

I have the old school bg90 for about 13 years and have no problem

[@loucifer323]

Love my Daiwa BG sweet reels

[@iancampbell1494]

My dad and I have mostly penns, not out of loyalty but happenstance. They function fine, but don’t blow me away. I think the Penn Pursuit 3 is great value, I have a Shimano my wife uses, and I’m sincerely impressed with that reel. My favorite rig I own though, is my Piscifun Alijos.

[@HanginOffThaReel]

I LOVE the Penn Pursuit, got it on a Penn Mariner rod in an awesome deal a few years ago and it was my most beloved setup. Had more expensive reels, for some reason that pursuit was so lightweight, yet so solid and never missed a beat, built so well, it was my favourite and most reliable reel. Probably still would be, and I've got a Slammer 3. Need to get another Pursuit as I lost my last combo. Gotta build it back up. By the way, on the light Penn Mariner rods (2-4kg, fast action) the tip is just so sensitive and unlike anything else I've fished with which was also that solid. Honourable mention is abu Garcia RayRex, Light 1-3kg rod, but they are a lot more fragile to bumps etc if you aren't careful with them. They hold up to a decent size fish still though!

[@ridingsupreme777]

I’m for both. I love my slammer 3, and I love my Socorro. Great video. I’m a year in on my slammer 3. No noise no problems. I wouldn’t cast it often, it’s heavy. But it can also land nearly any fish in the sea.

[@micahlowbe9067]

Drop down to penn 4500 model. Slightly lighter, stronger drag, and still more capacity than a gosa 5000.

[@wormway_69]

40 inch retrieval

[@philmackenzie2072]

@Dane Yawn what's it like? I just ordered one

[@nucreative4556]

@Dane Yawn I brought the 6500 arrives today hope it will get the job done jigging for Amber jacks

[@kakariya71]

​@@nucreative4556 It should have no problem too pull over 1m Amber jacks with this. I have 5500 and had no issue at all! But it gets bit tired as it's heavy. So if you are jigging all day, either change it to 5500 or 4500. And it still has more drag capacity than saragosa6000SW.

[@nelson442]

Tbh yes the saragosa are expensive to no have the line capacity as the slammer 🤦🏻‍♂️, i mean i still prefer slammer than saragosa shimano is great but way to over priced .🤦🏻‍♂️

[@FinesseFisherman]

Great Vid, I'm a Penn guy so I'm biased the other way. I'm new to your channel and look forward to seeing more.

[@iwalkupright]

Enjoyed the video! I use both but was partial to Shimano and so far I've had good success with both brands, that is, until last Saturday. I was using my brand new Thunnus 6000(although I had not used it since purchasing just prior to the pandemic). Well, I hooked into a very large bull red with it and the handle broke off from inside the reel! Found out then of course that Bass Pro only has a thirty day warranty on Shimano reels but Shimano has a one year warranty. To save myself some frustration, I dropped it off locally with a very experienced old man who repairs fishing gear.

[@Nikolo8D]

Thank you for the video, your channel is great! I use these reels every time I fish: Abu Cardinal 57, 55, 54 and 52. Dam Quick Royal MDS 5500, 4500, 3500 and 2500. Best regards Nikolo from Denmark

[@forreelfishing941]

I think he trying to get sponsor from shimano

[@sirconagato]

Not happening....he is not catching fish that is big enough

[@aaronanderson7619]

Can't hurt to try, it isn't like he's a fraud and don't fish.

[@fieshyfish]

And you just ruined his chance

[@Ligmanutz636]

I don’t think they will sponsor someone who likes catching catfish lol

[@BULLISHGUY-fg3so]

He love when they reel say I love you😅

[@Megamason2012]

Penn, never had a problem. I have 15 year old reel

[@waluhhabunangler5593]

Right brother my slammer old 1st You see my channel fishing day 1 Fishing day 2 part 2 Fishing day 3 .....very good power but you must good maintenance

[@danielzanders5191]

Same

[@jonathancox9501]

The old models were made in the USA and were bullet proof......since they went to china and use cheap local components,they have gone right down hill.....the SS versions used to be awesome but you paid the money for them......now they are cheap but they are also nasty as well.

[@josephsellitto5748]

My friends dad has spinfisher 1s from the 1980s and the thing is smooth as butter and it’s never been taken apart

[@theodorequismondo894]

Same never had a problem with my penns

[@W_Szymon]

I discovered PENN brand many years ago after bad experiences with other reels in the coastal sea run brown trout fishing. Since that moment I cannot imagine to choose different reels than PENN. Perhaps these reels are not the smoothest ones but are full metal, sealed, reasonably priced and bulletproof. That's a simple recipe for a good reel.

[@jimbo4612]

Iceland Brown trout and Penn a winning combination

[@FlattychasersNSW]

shimano is made for higher skilled fishermen who care about looking after their reel and lightwieght performance penn is made for the lesser skilled fisherman with little care for their reels and no need for casting and skill

[@Chris_STR]

@@FlattychasersNSW lol who taught u anything about fishing lol

[@davesiu680]

@@Chris_STR I think what he meant in his context is that Penn are for people who love fishing but are not gentle with their reels (I dont mean maintenace prespective). Lets be honest there are people out there who would use things like a rag doll as a habit. On the other hand, shimano are more bells and whistles. Therefore, you need extra care of your reel.

[@craigerking9790]

do you not mit your rods and reels? or hit them with corrosion block? Ive used slammers for charters for years and they are all just as smooth as the day I bought them

[@genericet1]

I have a Penn Live Liner. My goal in life is to fish often enough to wear out a reel.

[@SportFishingAsia]

Eric Thompson nice goal! First time hearing someone say that.

[@Bigfish1day]

I don’t think you’re going to have that problem, unless you have your own boat and go out everyday with the same rod for years.

[@kamadowoah4584]

Go to barrier reef Australia. Lots of reels die there.

[@ronaldo77782]

Fishing team !

[@bigfishcb]

The Gosa is not just smoothness and beauty. It’s a tank. I’ve horsed big red snapper, sharks, amberjack, bonito, Cobia and more with my 10K Gosa. And it still feels like the day I bought it. The thing is just a beast.

[@fieshyfish]

Saragosa?

[@comeatmebro3229]

thats the problem with his comparason a 6500 slammer is the slammer equivalent of a 10k gosa

[@MiikeShifter]

This is the video i was looking for i love you man 🔥

[@qin1987]

Great review video! I have owned three Penn Slammer 3 for two years now. I bought them because they are good-looking, heavy-duty and powerful. For the first several months, they were really smooth, but they became stiffer after several months use. I did maintenance myself for many times, I just couldn't get the original smoothness back. Now I only use them for bait fishing. The most horrible issue I have with Penn is that the handle of one of the reels snapped into two pieces right at the middle joint recently. Unbelievable! I am now a Shimano guy. I own a Saragossa and Twin-power. I really enjoy the smoothness. But they are not as heavy-duty as my Slammer. I need to use them with extra care. Recently, I ordered a Daiwa Certate SW directly from Japan. Haven't got it yet, but can't wait to try it.

[@Woofdeath13]

This was a very poor comparison video. I'm pretty sure its in the name "slammer" that its meant to be bigger and heavier than other reels. With all the other Shimano reels you have, do none of them have comparable drag/line capacity for an actual comparable sized reel to see if they match weights? Penn does have reels that fill the lighter casting role, and Shimano has big heavy high capacity/ drag reels. That said I have a semi comparable 4000 size from both shimano and Penn, the only main difference being age and drag. The Shimano is like 10+ years old and it still runs geat, but I keep it only in the freshwater, while the Penn is my all purpose medium size reel and its caught small reds, and a few okay snapper. I love them both for what I use them for. I don't have a matching Dawia yet, I'm waiting for the cheap toss about reel i use to break to get a Saltist or BG for my next one.

[@charliechhin6826]

Own both of these reels, definitely agree with weight comparison, surf casting lures gets way more tiring fishing with the slammer 3. Smoothness I give it to Shimano. Power(drag) I give it to Penn. Like skipper said. Purchase the reel that equips your type of fishing. Have yet to lose fish on these two reels. Fingers crossed. Great review. 👍

[@kaiden8588]

Ya ive got both a shimano and penn reel that ive used and i prefer my penn for surf/pier fishing and prefer my shimano for artificial bait fishing (lures etc.). I just love my penn for rough fishing ive fallen into surf and completely flooded my reel and i got back up and kept reeling no issues and as long as theyre properly maintained i havent had any issues, but they are tiring to use when your casting repeatedly thats when i pull out my lighter tackle rod with my shimano

[@naturegreen7233]

Which Shimano brand is it in this video? (Daiwa BG 6500 or Shimano saragossa SW 6000 which is best?) Thank you...

[@braydenledbetter7170]

i love the penn fierce and the persuit line

[@jackvoodoo2900]

as an aussie im used to alveys and have sed them for everything and spinning gear is just odd to me saying that i own a dogfight and saltiga as well as a Stella and Saragosa ....penn have failed me to many times .

[@TheHugsvilleHorror]

I’ve used my penn kingfishers for years, with no service, and they are great. No sound. No issues. Also, my needs differ from your needs.

[@FLFlatsmaster]

The Penn clash 2 is an awesome reel. I use a 2500 with 10lb braid for redfish, snook and trout in Florida. It is not as light or smooth as a Shimano, but the drag is amazing and the rigidity of the aluminum feels really nice. They only go up to 5000 size and it definitely stands up against a stradic FL

[@japinoybettajapan]

Wow thanks for review idol I’m planning to buy penn slammer for big game jigging. What reel can you recommend for a mid price that has powerful drag that can hold plenty of lines.

[@TruongNguyen-id2lq]

tackle advisors puts a clip on mic to the reel to show how smooth/rough it is. quick tip :)

[@Ready_Fire_Aim]

yeah, except hear what he has to say about the slammer =) . he does the best videos.

[@Maineriverandtide]

I fish a lot and Iam hard on my gear... My pens reels never last a full season with out maintenance or complete failure.. My diawa reels need maintenance through out the a season but always get it back to working order.. This year though I will be switching to Shimano for the smooth ride.. I believe best bang for your buck is diawa but shimano always has that next level performance with smoothness and looks. Invest in a van staal if you need a workhorse my van staal vr has taken a beating for two years and is still strong.

[@alexandrosachilleas7162]

Hi I like Shimano baitrunners for all kind of species. But sometimes have difficult time hooking striper bass with circle hooks set up. Do you let the baitrunner run....on what kind of rod. I have the Shimano 4500 baitrunner with a 11 foot Tsunami with 20lbs fluocarbon line. Is the rod too big? The hook knot or size.....or the line? How do you set the hook with circle hooks on a baitrunner if the reel detects a bite and running? I missed big fish on it cause their is something I'm not doing right.

[@BARRAHUNTER]

Awsome info bro ...thanks for sharing ..i completely agree with you..

[@charliemaddock3459]

I got the gosa caught a 6 ft shark on it and now the gears are grinding!! It’s a weak reel I’m going back to penn

[@-unactive-7240]

#PENN

[@-unactive-7240]

#PENN FOR LIFE

[@Nofishnoclue]

On the contrast my Penn slammer 3 6500 failed in multiple ways after a season of yellowtail kingfish in new Zealand, never had an issue with my shimanos

[@readda]

Over the years I have tried using different spinning reels from all the different companies. Didn't have a lot of money so I usually bought reels that were on sale. Everything was good as long as I was able to go out and go fishing. Started with pier fishing (Pensacola, FL and Redondo Beach, CA) and eventually moved up to the Southern California sport fishing boats for near shore Pacific Ocean fishing. That was many years ago and now as I am getting back into fishing I am purchasing Penn reels for their metal body toughness and water seal protection. I want reels that will last for many years of use and that I will not have to replace due to weak gears or rust and corrosion. I read everything I could find online and watched KZbin on what reels and rods used by those who go surf fishing or kayak fishing to get a good idea of what reels can take on saltwater ocean fishing. Perhaps as soon as I can get back into fishing more frequently, I will purchase the smooth Shimano and Daiwa reels. But as I said before, anything that gets you out on the water has to be a good thing. Fish on the line is always a good thing.

[@HeySkipper]

That’s a great point. I agree, anything that gets you out on the water is good. Hope you can get out there more often!

[@jamfishingadventured9140]

@@HeySkipper hi dude new subscriber here, can you give me review about Pioneer Reel Altitude thank you

[@Kickthelighter]

Yeah. People like to shame for using cheaper gear and kayaks. As long as it gets ya fishing thats all that matters!

[@leoashrae4199]

I'm team "Whatever lasts". I have an old Van Staal VS250N that has been through the campaigns. It's been submerged, dropped, whacked, and beaten, but Van Staal can repair or replace the parts of anything, and everything, I can break. I also have an old Penn 650SS and 850SS I use for bunker chunk'n. I can also get any part or service I have EVER needed. Now let's talk about my two (and only two, for a reason) Shimanos. My 2500FH is somewhere in the bilges of my brother's boat, and has been since the summer of 2010 because I need a new spindle for it. Ordered one from Mike's Reel repair right after I noticed the old one had split right were the pin goes through it, right above the drag click'r gear. Mike's had it on order for TWO YEARS! The part can't be had for ANY money because (according to Shimano) it's OBSOLETE! And don't get me started on the Stradic 5000FH I bought at the same time. It's shot! It needs a new side plate because two seasons of sand and salt did it in. If this reel had been made by Penn, I'd just buy a new side-plate, bearing, and spacer and move on with life. Here again, the parts are made of unobtainium! Hey, I think it's wonderful that the KZbin celebrities of this world get neat new tackle every year (at a reduced price, or even FREE) to show off to the envious masses. For the rest of us, who expect a $200 reel to last AT LEAST ten years, I'll keep buying the ones that can be repaired in the USA. By the way, my Van Staals are all over 20-years old and they're still going strong, with no end in sight. If I ever do buy another expensive reel, it sure as hell won't be an asian-wonder, that will be "obsolete" in five years or less.

[@Bigfish1day]

LEO ASHRAE I love my VR150, it’s been dunked, dragged, dropped, no issue yet. It’s been on many beach trips and a few deep sea charters. Maybe one day I will get a VS X series.

[@salvadorgarcia9108]

Yup. Same here with my shimano curado. Can’t find parts for it so now I’m out 220.

[@ralphfuller718]

I have heard the bearings on the new Shimanos are going out to fast! Does anyone know about this?

[@astrogamingnfishing8294]

Love both companies and those reels specifically, I’ve seen both have flaws such as broken reel feet on shimanos and on penns the handle thing (note both freak accidents and are rare)

[@jrd8444]

Dad used penn so i used penn but when i got my hands on my first shimano i was sold

[@DaveMars0]

Hi! I’m thinking to buy a new shore jigging reel between Slammer 3 5500, saragosa 8000 or bg mq 8000. What do you suggest me? I need 300m of Pe3 40lbs at least.

[@gatilloloco17]

I feel you, it’s like I’m listening to myself when I hear you . I have a cemetery full of reels so now I’m Shimano all the way. 👍🚣🎣🎏

[@wiiwanna]

Penn spinfisher is also an option. They come in a smaller lighter sizes and still pretty rugged.

[@Devilfish415]

Ive had a spinfisher VI for years and its been dunked, dipped in sand, and caught about 200 stripers. Very dependable reel

[@SmoocheeWallace]

@@Devilfish415 I’ve been thinking of picking up a spinfisher for surf fishing. What kind of rod do you have yours paired with? Id be mainly throwing about 1-4ozs of weight

[@Devilfish415]

@@SmoocheeWallace I use the 4500 size with multiple rods, its a versatile size. I have a diawa emcast rod which is rated for 1-4oz lures and its a great fit with that size spinfisher.

[@Devilfish415]

The diawa bg is a fantastic reel also but i believe that the spinfisher is more durable

[@SmoocheeWallace]

@@Devilfish415 yeah I was looking at the BG as well, that’s good to know thank you! Which would you say is smoother?

[@owengambo4819]

Penn is pretty heavy but is more budget friendly

[@frogliza9977]

that slammer is def not budget friendly

[@AznReflex]

Baja Dan mine works fine in surf and in saltwater. And the sand goes for pretty much all reels.

[@rianotrijaya246]

Still better all around penn than shimano

[@vincentjenkins3677]

Facts

[@vlastneme]

@@frogliza9977 its less than half the price from a shimano with the same built quality (dont get fooled by the fan boys they all forget to name the price of the stradics and sara/stellas )......

[@lukemarais41]

I fish off the rocks in South Africa. My favourite rod and reel combo is my Penn Allegiance II 11ft and Penn Wrath 5000. You are right that the Penn is a heavy reel, but I have no problem casting with it. The Penn Wrath is an entry level reel at a good cost and is very smooth (for now). My understanding is that it all depends on what you are fishing for and what you are casting. For casting bait, the Penn is a good reel, but for casting lures, I would go with a Shimano or Daiwa due to the lighter weight. Just my two cents...

[@mexicansam]

First reel n rod combo was a 7" shimano sienna 4000 fe ,I loved it so much I got a 6"6 2500 sienna fe combo .. Now I'm more into fishing n spinning I got a 4000 fl static,and oh my God was there a difference it was the weight of the 2500 sienna a ultra smoth with the 6+1 bearings I just need a good rod to go with it.any suggestions??

[@gullysreelrepair]

Those who never service their reels need a reel with the lowest bearing count. Majority of the time, failure is due to bearings going bad or seizing..

[@bigalcervantes5118]

I love Shimano, however Penn has the best sealed long cast reel 5000 or 6000 class. Penn does make the new fathom 2 magic cast

[@valentinmata8297]

Is the bale suppose to snap shut on its own or does it always shut manually after casting!

[@jeroeneijer]

Dear Sir, my nephew (6 years) want to catch a shark in the Northsea (Netherlands). I'm looking for a beachreel to cast upto 200 yrds and have enough line to let the fish run. After the sessing I'd like to clean the reel under the tap (removing the salt). Can you advice a beachreel ?

[@sauldiaz2942]

I think the spider man fishing pole from Walmart is the best👌🏽🔥

[@HeySkipper]

I..... really? Lol

[@solboogie08]

Saul Diaz facts bro I have the Paw Patrol version!!!!

[@rmpruitt228]

@@HeySkipper I watched an eight year old girl using a walmart kiddie outfit outfish a fully kitted flyfisher in colorado trout waters

[@rdo075]

lol

[@mattflanigan5668]

Chuck the Penn on the Spiderman Rod/pole and your set to catch most.

[@jasonstokley7274]

"When I throw this, my arm feels like it's going to fall off". 😂 Of course it is, the size difference in those reels your comparing is like comparing a Mack truck to a pickup truck. Get reels of similar size and they aren't that dissimilar in weight.

[@andrewmorke]

20K Saragosa is about the same size as Penn 8500.

[@johninnz]

I'm running Stella's and Stradic Ci4s and considering grabbing a couple of Slammers based on spec alone. You need to maintain your gear in order for it to work well. Was down with salt away after every fish and dry off.

[@rohanharam5732]

i had proble with bellarm roller its too much scrubing sound in it dont know how to fix this please guide me what cant i do for that roller noise..

[@newyork7252]

Penn reels are the best hands down I have been using them for the past 20 years and I have never had a problem out of any reels the quality is on point and you can feel it in there reels.

[@ajshackett4470]

Shimano hands down. I have a Shimano reel that my dad bought the year I was born. It's 32 years old and i use it all the time

[@Colonel1Bravo]

That’s a great memory and a great story

[@ballstank3904]

Lmao...its saying "i love you" hahahah had me in stitches

[@JoeyT80]

Try Dawaia BG and Saltist models. They re light and comfortable. Saltist allows a knob handle.

[@h4cfishing640]

Joseph Tien agreed daiwa is the best brand out there now between them and shimano

[@MrTibanez]

Dawaia bg is a great reel, but is by no means a light reel.

[@JoeyT80]

True. Its no super light yes but its very lighter than Penn

[@MrKveite1]

the saltiga is for people with a lot of money and most fishermen are not there, i have 4 of them and 11 stella's and in my opinion the stella is still the feinshmecker reel with fine tuned clutch adjustment etc etc while saltiga is a brute. They are both very expensive and both work. Period.

[@patrickchavira7844]

Joseph Tien the bg is one of the best reels I have ever used, so good I had to buy a second one

[@backontheyak]

"Yes" you should still trust Penn and/or any other reel. You have to look at it this way, How many of us either in the fishing world, electronic world, building world, etc have gotten name brand expensive equipment and it fails at the worst possible moment. In all honesty, s^%$ happens. Remember anything that humans or robots make will at some point either fail, break or not work anymore and of course at the worst possible moment. For every 1 handle that breaks, fails, or doesn't work, doesn't even compare to the success of the performance of the reel in general. I'm neither pro Penn or Shimano. I have both, and in my fishing career I have heard, seen, and experience reel failure. Again, it doesn't happen all the time. Even if you service it as your suppose too. Congrats to Penn on honoring their warranty. My opinion, This is what you look into in a company. Remember, it would be great to live in the perfect world that everything we buy, touch and own to never fail on us either at the worst possible moment or in general. Maybe its the Army background I have where you adapt and overcome at a less than a moments notice (that is no dig to or on anyone who doesn't have military background.) I just think in general we have to look at the overall picture is that Penn and Shimano has there pro and cons on every reel they make. As fisherman we use what we feel is right. Remember, using any reel is a hell of a lot better than watching fish swim by you and wishing you could catch them hahaha.

[@lensonab2760]

Hi I’m I looking for a ultralight reel from Shaimano could you recommend a excellent reel at less than $200 budget

[@lenc1509]

I'm fishing on the west coast where we have 20 to 200+ lb BF Tuna foamers, and you have to throw a small 80gr jig way out to catch them. A spinner is perfect for this, so I'm leaning toward the Penn, due to its superior drag and line capacity. What do you think?

[@pukinator1]

I have the spinfisher vi 4500. has almost 20 pounds of drag and is a lot lighter than the slammer. you are kind off comparing apples an oranges

[@Ari_Calamari]

Thank you for saying what we’ve all been thinking.

[@obelix-ps4bo]

Lol

[@cainekissel]

Switch to the 4500 slammer, if that tires you out then it's user error for sure. No offense but if your arms dead just from casting anything below a 8000 then it's time for some strength training

[@stephenhusak6098]

Nailed it. Hes a girly man. I fish the 5500 for hours on end throwing 3 oz plugs and metal tins.

[@hi_im_ep1k187]

if we're having a dick measuring competition, I fish a 6500 saltiga and throw 200g poppers.

[@WAALLAANK]

Ya i fish my 6500 slammer for 7 or 8 hours at a time casting big stickbaits and surface irons. I had problems with the sargosa's drag blowing out while jigging. Happened three times with the same reel. Got tired of it and switched to penn. Haven't had a problem since.

[@Alabaster245]

Great video!! Thanks for the info!! I would say that there are probably a few horror stories about Penn but for every time a handle falls off there are millions of fish landed that did t have a handle fall off.

[@kazuyamishima7439]

"I Love You" LOL. That was funny.

[@mtuers]

Having branding and product design in my background, I appreciate Penn's excellent trade dress of recent years. When you see a Penn from afar, you know it's a Penn. Shimano's product design seems random and nondescript. You could slap a Daiwa, Okuma, or even Sougayilang logo on it and fool people. Yes, those things influence my purchase decisions. Consumer surveys show that a lot of anglers enjoy being seen with good looking gear. A compliment on my impeccably matched rod and reel color schemes and motifs is as good as catching a fish.

[@vm859]

The drags on the slammers are amazing. So dang smooth. Something is up with your slammer. Mine are quiet and holding up well.

[@DaveMars0]

Hi! I’m thinking to buy a new shore jigging reel between Slammer 3 5500, saragosa 8000 or bg mq 8000. What do you suggest me? I need 300m of Pe3 40lbs at least.

[@tomdeleon6538]

For the last year i have been testing the Diawa Tatula 3,000 and 4,000 for inshore fishing. Two days ago I just landed a 31" red and it handled no problem, I was just hoping my knots would hold. They have no rust and are as smooth as the day I bought them. I even dunked one in saltwater and when I got home to open it up, it had no water intrusion what so ever, I was amazed. Tatula's are super light, smoothe, and they will not break the bank. My only con is that it might be too light, but at the end of the day my arm is not spent.

[@CastandCutz]

I want to know what’s a good spinning rod to use between 9-12ft???

[@finnthinkin7695]

I went on a tow months fishing trip to great barrier reefs in Australia with my 4500, 7500, and 9500 slammer3 but I have all size slammer3 though. I use different sizes for a certain type of fishing hence why the weight doesn't bothers me as all slammer sucked in double or more line than any other reels out there with the unbeatable drag system to back It up... Anyways I changed all or sell all my other gears was mainly top-end Daiwa and Shimano due to the fact I was traveling a lot and a keen have duty fishing angler and they seem to give up on me in that type of pressure of a month straight pulling up 10 to over 200 pounds fish daily from a charter boat. Anyways I showed up with my three sets of slammers on the trip and my friends frowned upon me if was demoting myself from shimano stella and Daiwa saltigas or I'm just being stingy? So what happened on the first month of the trip all of me friends high - end gears quit on them which happened without the knowing, and they have to pay to use the charters gear, I came back home with my slammers without the need for service and that was their 3 trips over 3y season plus recreational fishing with no problem at all! The Two malfunctions you point out are pretty rear with the slammer3 in my opinion and experience. Broken handle: 1 in a million Heaviness: use a lighter size that's all! My first trip to Australia my stella give up on me in the first 3 weeks and I have to pay $50 a day to use the charter's gears for the rest of the tow months. What did it for me is the slammer3's looks and specs let alone I bought almost all my slammers for the price of a stella combo, that shift me to penn fan big times all the way and I'm from New Zealand 🇳🇿! Cheers

[@Ready_Fire_Aim]

im from NZ too. i use high end daiwa any day. but recently got a spinfisher vi for straylining while i softbait my daiwa sol ii and td black rods. love daiwa. and cant go past penn. i agree with everything you said. especially the drag system on penn, NZ has a different breed of fishing. watching videos around the world fishing then come to NZ for a look, hook a kingy or tuna, hell even a horse snapper will show you whats up. let me guess.your friends felt drag washers burnt up and buckled their internals? (shimano)

[@Nofishnoclue]

From nz aswell mate, have a 2008 Stella that still work like new, has probably pulled in over 500 kingfish in the 10 -30 kg range, had a slammer for a season and loved it but it failed me, perhaps mine was faulty, but you can't dog on the high end stuff, they will outlast and outperform in every way,

[@kyemears9575]

Penn is such a more stronger reel from personal I have caugh easy 80kg stingray and on shimano they just get spooled way to easy my personal experiences

[@ibogames3915]

What do you think about the Daiwa BG or the Shimano Vanford ?

[@barrysargent1213]

Just changed my rods and reels. The squeeze was put on heavy for Shimano, but I went back to Pen. Had my old pens for 30 yrs, still run great, just better technology now. Had a fantastic run with Pen and you never ditch a good. thing

[@h4cfishing640]

Daiwa is really the best spinning reel company by far I’m biased towards both daiwa and shimano owning some of both reels

[@fieshyfish]

No, the saltist is basically a Daiwa bg with better stealing for an extra $100+. Very low quality in that reel to along with alot of there conventionals too. Says a lot right there... I prefer Shimano spinners and accurate conventionals with exceptions for Okuma makaira Avet raptors, and talicas. Just my point of view.

[@SuspendaS]

Daiwa is number 2. Shimano is number 1

[@fieshyfish]

@@SuspendaS nah, I like the accurates and Avets. Some daiwas but I prefer Okuma. Ever since they teamed with Tiburon they have been making outstanding products! Daiwa is a cheap Chinese brand that copys lots of Shimano reels. The new saltiga looks like the Stella.

[@fieshyfish]

@@SuspendaS lots of people do bass fishing and don't see most of the top notch brands like avet, and accurate.

[@SuspendaS]

@@fieshyfish daiwa Is a Japanese brand, I should know because I live in Japan :) hehe

[@bobgordon1754]

I own many brands of spinning reals and some of my favorites are penns. I've never had a Penn cause me grief but it could happen tomorrow. I would think well of Penn if they made it right. I also would likely not use a spinning reel for shark fishing. I would strongly prefer a large Penn with a star drag but that's just my personal preference.

[@tomay57]

I am looking for Shimano spinning real for bigger fish around 50 and up to150 lbs you have any idea where can I find them thank you.

[@saltygeorge1855]

I love my 4000 fl stradic, I did put some upgraded parts, ball bearings and handle, and made it my new go to reel for fly lining live bait for yellowtails

[@vannakken1681]

I had 4000 fl Stradic loved it I catch 35 inches striped bass in Massachusetts

[@stepheno.2730]

Team Penn bro. Those Shimano’s while being smooth just aren’t as tough in my experience and parts can be a challenge to acquire. My Penns have yet to let me down.

[@user-ep8lp5ps8c]

Stfu

[@stepheno.2730]

@@user-ep8lp5ps8c GFY

[@thefisherman0074]

Same here man, as for casting lures the only reel that gave me trouble is the slammer but tbh it’s not really meant for imo. Just get a clash if you want a good light weight reel.

[@alexandergrey5913]

Your Penn sounds like it missed greasing at the factory. I own both as big pit surf casters. If my penn had ended like this in under a year I would of sent it back to penn. my big penn is a winching tool I use for big shark, eel & ray It does the job very well. My shimano is more for the game fish like barracudas

[@fischercustombaits]

I had the same problem, new penn spinfisher and not enough grease inside.

[@user-cj2iz7wm1t]

Very nice video.I have a question.Saragosa or stradic FL?

[@franciscoalvarado9411]

I'm new to fishing so this is amazing information to be aware of

[@noah_ritch_4772]

Penn is much better because they have sealed bearings in the whole real is sealed

[@jackreuben6857]

Very tru

[@michaelsy]

I have a spinfisher 704 that I would not think twice about using while wading in the surf.

[@C5drummer]

I hand-line EVERYTHING...pretty inexpensive that way!

[@Retwak]

good for you buddy

[@jacksonthorne4359]

Bet you catch huge sharks doing that

[@frankgallagher1165]

I use a Cuban YoYo, abour $8.

[@juvymontenegro6919]

Ah such a Miami swag! Love the portability it offers 🥰. You should get the one Bass Pro sells with holes along the rim so that once you casted out, you can pull the line through and hang it somewhere to see all the action

[@NoNopeAndNo]

I use a rock in my sock to swing and target fish on site

[@TaiKoon]

For the watchers out there, Shimano sizing are much smaller than the standard size we are accustomed to. My Shimano Stradic 4000 is about the same size as my Penn Spinfisher 2500. So a good comparison for this Slammer 6500 would be the Saragosa 14000. With that said I do feel the Shimano is smoother but also appears to be much more fragile.

[@genetaylor3073]

I enjoy your videos Skipper. Good job comparing these reels. I've been using Penn spinning reels in saltwater for 33 years. In my experience there is little comparison between the 2 brands. Shimano is fine for light tackle out of a boat, but they will not last. I have over 30 Penn reels going back to the late 1980's. Every one of them are still in perfect working order. I have never had 1 Penn reel to malfunction while fishing. 100% for me! I couldn't care less about weight of a reel. It's about quality and dependability to me. I am loyal to the products that have served me well. Tight lines!

[@haydenloader4529]

Team Shimano all day baby. By the way mate the Penn slammer 6500 is actually a lot more similar to the Saragosa 8000 and the 5500 slammer is more like the 6000 gosa. Sizing with Penn and also Daiwa are confusing haha.

[@linekerkb]

Yes. He is using a different size reel to compare but Shimano all day.

[@Jragustin90]

I have a horror story about my Shimano I had a 6000 Saragosa blow up dew to hooking a big tarpon!!!!

[@mulletmaster2392]

Spinning reels were originally designed to make casting lighter baits easier. They are absolute garbage for fighting larger fish. You want to target big tarpon get a conventional reel, much better drag systems.

[@saltylawaia8958]

Agustin A. That’s a first I hear a Saragossa failing on tarpon. A 10000 would’ve suited you better

[@allengallion930]

I've caught some huge 130lb+ on my Goas. But if I was just targeting the big ones like in Boca Grande, I would use a 10K Saragosa for sure

[@sirconagato]

My stradic and baitrunner blow up after catching some big fish as well!

[@Ready_Fire_Aim]

i hooked one kingfish on a nasci and it burnt the drag out in about 30 seconds and bent the shaft/pinion... game over. thats when i learn't they are all feltdrag even the stella. ha. and their stupid marketing on the socorro and the other one also the nasci. all identical. but huge price diff. (literally a 20c washer difference and some color) fuck shitmano.

[@hakanpersson6524]

I`m planning of buying a reel to my Prologic specialist 10` twin tip rod. I´m using it to catch fish like pike and zander mostly fresh water fishing. I was considiring a Shimano Nasci 4000 or a Penn battle 4000, because i have smaller versions of those (1000 and 2000). Discovered recently a deal on Penn Slammer 360 and was a little curious of buying it. Can anyone give me an advice for the buy. Which reel should you buy for that kind of rod 10`(weight up to 2 ounces , 60g), i am very curious ?

[@user-jj3tw1sr7o]

I am a Shimano guy. My Baitrunners are my favorite go to spinning reels. They have been submerged in salt water, dropped into the sand and never give up. I love the baitrunner switch just for pulling line off the spool without opening the bail. Their price point and the fantastic Shimano service department makes this reel.

[@doherty620]

Sealed reels are much heavier. I went to oceans east to buy a new reel and I tried out the 5500 to 4500 there was a very big difference in weight between those two so for the money I wanted the best drag system to the weight ratio. On any 5000 and up Penn it tends to be a much heavier reel. I do not own a Shimano and I was thinking about getting one I already own a battle II 2500 and the Slammer III 4500 and love it. I have fished my Slammer for 8 hours straight and there were times where I was happy I brought my sand spike and chair. My slammer has made short work of big stingrays and sharks as well as seabass it still feels like the day I bought it and it is two years old never been serviced. I took the spool part off and drag washer and cleaned them out with fresh water and any drag problems I was experiencing or grinding went away. I could rinse it thoroughly without worrying about corrosion since it is sealed take care of your tackle or throw your money away also since I was able to go in store to check everything out I was sure it was sturdy and I have never had a weird handle issue sorry to hear that I wonder if that is a 1 in a million occurrence I would also like to know how big this fish was was he trying to pull in Nessie of the Lochness?

[@HeySkipper]

😂😂 maybe he was hooked up to a monster. I think you make a good point about the sealed reel that I didn’t consider before. I agree it is well used sitting in a sand spike. Thanks for sharing your experience

[@gysdewet6060]

Im sorry dude but you need to service your reels after every use specially when you are wading trough waves, open them up hot water and lune them. Not once every year😂

[@VuTang858]

Gys de Wet After every use? I would service a year once a year. If you have to service a reel every time you use it, it’s a piece of shit reel. You buy reels that are quality so you DONT have to service it all the time. It don’t make sense to buy something that doesn’t hold up and require service after every use.

[@Ready_Fire_Aim]

@Johnathan Lo cheaper reels like shimano and kastking (kids)i was servicing every month, my daiwa sol (mag sealed) is still primed as the day i got it (6 months)

[@Bigfish1day]

Gys de Wet Not me, I surf fish and deep sea fish, after each trip I spray them with a very weak soapy solution and rinse them very good. Oil on certain points, No problems in 8 years. But I only have 14 setups to take care of.

[@jonathancox9501]

@Johnathan Lo It called basic maintenance ......wipe down with a rag with inox on it......lube the bail roller.(very important) ....and main shaft.....drop of oil to the bearings/handles .....spray over reel with inox and never leave in an air tight box....an airy bag will do.....keep it out of any kind of water and depending on use get serviced once a year.....never hose your reel down as you can drive salt into the small crevices.....INOX is superb and leaving a light coating over the whole reel gives protection and makes it easier to clean the next time.......ALWAYS BACK OFF THE DRAG at the end of a days fishing(just leave it on a tiny bit to stop any crud getting in there)...if you leave your drag done up it will compress your washers and fuck them up !....u lose drag and smooooothnesss.

[@darrylbeckham7489]

I had a Penn Baitrunner..the grey and gold one back in the early 2000's and after a year it broke..so I remembered finding a Shimano while working on a barge in Indiana and tried it out and someone said that's one of the best you can buy..so when I went back East(home)to Connecticut I purchased a Shimano this time and never looked at another Penn again..the quality and strength of Shimano reels are amazing..I own several Shimano reels and my latest two are the Twin Power 4000xg and 8000pg..the 4000xg is my inshore reel, but I use it for freshwater too since it is very versatile and the 8000pg for nearshore fishing and some offshore depending on what's running..the 4000xg is pair with an 8ft 2pc Medium-Heavy Okuma Rockaway rod with 20lb Powerpro and my 8000pg is pair with a 8ft 2pc Medium-Heavy Shakespeare Tidewater rod with 50lb Powerpro..I paired them to fit me and they both work amazingly beautiful..

[@nicholashosslogan3444]

I fish with the penn slammer 440 ssg and absolutely love it and have 11 years on it without doing any maintenance, this is the first time I'm doing any maintenance on it since I have some free time on my hands

[@tommyadrover908]

Is like a whisper “I Love you Rico Suave” !!!!! 😂 4:31 😂😂😂❤️