Opening 3 Year Old Reels. Submerged, No Service - Penn Authority + Penn Slammer 4

[@utahjag]

Yeah, those reels are awesome. But you know the most amazing thing on this video? That filming and sound! Close-ups and moving things all around like that and keeping it in focus is SO difficult. You are really a pro. Thanks, Rod, for another fun, interesting and expert filming and audio job!

[@hamzamahboob6514]

This is kinda longwinded but I basically want to thank you Rod - thank you! I don't usually comment, and even if I do I usually use my other account. However, if I may be sappy just this once. I'm a 22 year old software engineering student here in Canada, and I want to say thank you for your videos. Not only are they super cool in terms of your editing and the places you visit, but they are super informative as well. I didn't grow up with anyone fishing, but after watching your videos from your first video to now and continuing, I have learnt a lot and hope to relocate to Australia and fish. I'm going to Singapore soon too, and hopefully I can take what you show and practice it there! Also, everyone of my friends know I'd like to have a boat similar to yours. I have the same passion for upgrading things I have. I also detail cars as a side business. So I love the upgrades you make too. your car and boat and the hands on experience of it. Shoutout from Canada, it's never a dull day, especially when you post. Thank you for always delivering!

[@hamzamahboob6514]

Hi! Haha I suppose currently, I'm an upcoming full-stack intern from ontario 😂 Nice to meet you ​@Donsiie

[@brianmoody2949]

It might be a good idea to add some loctite to those screws to make sure they don't come loose over time and break the seal. The fact that they were difficult to remove and had a blue color on the threads makes it seem like the manufacturer had added some previously.

[@raynman6466]

Loctite is 100% unnecessary on a fishing reel.

[@SteveOutside]

I was a Reel Technician for Penn Reels / Jarvis Walker back in the 90's, and repaired and serviced countless Spinfishers over the years. All I can say is.. WOW... the reels have really come a long way! Nice one Rod.

[@ageofatheism6638]

Jarvis walker technician.......... poor dude. This reel shows no saltwater use at all which tells me either Rob is being dishonest or the penn reel has technology aka quantum mechanics ,that has displaced all salt and sand that ALWAYS sticks to egg beaters under the spool.

[@willedwards7679]

@@ageofatheism6638he said he hoses them off, that will displace the sand

[@pigsandapples]

Thanks Rod. I found the reel disassembly interesting. I've been toying with a slammer 2500 for a while now to change over from my usual Shimanos and this video has pretty much convinced me.

[@cory_hugs7850]

Let’s win this man the 50k 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼 august 17th im putting in work for ya! Your videos have given me an escape from reality when I really needed it and I’m pretty sure your flick deserves the win anyways. Can’t wait to see it 🙌🏼

[@Wyntar]

Thanks!

[@bobclark4994]

I have a bunch of Penn reels, some nearly 50 years old with no failures and I adhere to the Rod maintenance schedule! Good onya Rod.

[@scoop-n7o]

Thanks for the update with this. I've been wondering how they were going after no doubt being dunked while kayak fishing. I bought a new reel recently and now wish I'd seen this first. I would have happy forked out a little extra after seeing that all those seals really do work. The guys at my local fishing shop talked assured me that no reels - even the ones that claim to be fully sealed, would keep water out if it was fully submerged). I do my best to keep mine out of the water, but have slipped and fallen in the water while reef fishing twice already with my new one.

[@mbnz0174]

Sea conditions looked pretty unpleasant! For people that don't fish from a kayak or small boat, those waves would have been a lot bigger than they looked in the video. Love my Slammers, they don't get 10% of the abuse that Rod's reels get, so imagine they will last forever!

[@meturns4666]

Great video Rod n good thinking, quality of the reels are unbelievable in a world of designed obsolescence. Just a tip , rubber bands , speargun rubber when made to right thickness n put in between screw and driver will 9/10 times get it out .. probably the best hack I've been given ..

[@dwcheshire]

I love my Spinfishers, Slammer spinners, and Fathom conventional reels. Not to mention the OG Senator, I know they are cluncky, but they just work!

[@Maxrebow]

Thanks Man. I love Penn. I do a ton of surf fishing here in the panhandle of Florida. Penn is by far my favorite. So enjoy your content. Looking forward to the release of your film on the 17th.

[@TopEndTerritory]

4:21 random Will Ferrell frame

[@donny1boykie]

Yeh, Always good to catch those... :)

[@jimcrossley8203]

Excellent video. It's good to see some things are made to last in our throw away culture.

[@martinquintana5837]

Well this was a very interesting video, something right up my alley. I've been servicing all types of rod and reels for 30years and Penn reels and products are my number one choice. Like when you opened it not o e piece of plastic or something other brands call metal, just a Well made tool. But I must send you a proper screw driver set, just let me know if you have an post office box I can send it to. I've been a patreon of yours for years. Anyways stay safe out there and have a blessed day. Aloha from Kansas

[@TheSomersetdream]

Great video with the reel work. Thank you

[@GrimReaper68440]

Rokkit, I use Penn reels myself. 4 spinfishers and 3 slammers. Very rugged and well sealed. I kayak fish the Pacific Ocean all around the Southern California coast. Saltwater is a killer when it comes to fishing reels. Penn offers quality products and yes they are alittle heavier in weight than other brands, but on a kayak, you to have those reels that can hold up to saltwater. I haven't bought one of the new Authority reels yet. I don't think I'll need one. But yes, I want one, just to have one. Anyway, Rokkit thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Take care. California waving a hand .

[@karl4834]

Heya, Rod. Long time follower here. I have Penn reels 30 years old that I still use. Other than an initial addition of a grease I like in reels, nothing. Anyhow, hopefully so Penn read and understand, I will be ordering at least 2 new slammers due to your feedback, and am looking at other overhead reels in their range that I'm not sure you don't use... Like many, I suspect, the harshness anyone that has any mechanical sympathy sees you subject your equipment to, realises that Penn is good shit!

[@venchergaming]

It says something about their craftsmanship that the reels while fighting big fish over the years even when extremely nautical are still pristine in the inner bits.

[@ReinaldoCrespo]

Great vid bud Love my authority 2500hs. Not only an animal with all it can withstand but also a piece of art to look at. Just picked up a van staal vr50b for $250 usd and loving that reel too!

[@wadeflores6978]

$300-$400 reel in the US. damn dude that is one hell of a reel. I might need to make some changes to my set up. Thanks for the vid Rod!

[@exoduslnx]

What's the cheeper of the 2 reels called? Thanks mate

[@awilderireland]

​@@exoduslnx Penn Slammer 4.

[@exoduslnx]

@@awilderireland thanks a bunch

[@awilderireland]

@@exoduslnx No probs. Happy hunting!

[@preacherfrompontiac9714]

Love seeing you hit the surf!!! I fish the great lakes area some kayakers out here but there should be more. I have a 16ft deep v with 50hp merc. Thanks for sharing.

[@Forthefish]

Now i really want a penn reel 😂

[@RealMenReel]

Good info....I had an old spinfisher which I dropped when I rolled off a kayak...no issues at all....did get it re greased though just in case....works fine till today...like you said the older penns were clunky so I shifted to Shimano..but to be honest I think Daiwa has the best cross between water proof and lightweight....wish they had a decent service setup in India otherwise I would have bought more of them

[@JYLFishing]

Lovely meeting you at Syd boat show today. Honour to meet you!

[@marki-p5065]

Great vid, that was so interesting, real world testing.... Very interesting.... Got a couple of shimano's and playing up after 1 season. . thinking of moving to Penn, they just seem to be a lot tougher...

[@jannielsen9893]

Love the stache! Looking classy! ❤

[@bikepacker9850]

Great vid, Thanks Rod.

[@kirkpruiett2373]

Best part of my day

[@Al-oe8ib]

And the most amazing thing, is that those Penns are somehow less than half the price of any comparable product on the market. Just love my authorities

[@jackgalloway8314]

Wicked, Rod. The light and space really puts a zap on your head.

[@davefalk4311]

I felt your pain when you lost the fish but was relieved when you came in.

[@NautFin]

exceptional video. yu showed a valuable message about fishing. u did great plan and no fish just missed so close wonder forever now. thats real not hollywood hotshot utube supermen everywhere. thanks for that. u got very wet remained still the winner.

[@Castathon]

Solid conditions rod and a solid effort mate.

[@colinwhiting5410]

Mate pity about that unknown fish definitely gave you a run for your money 😀 still have to service all my reels not like today’s reels but mine still look like new a great video 👍 Cheers Wombat 🐾🤗🍺

[@FrankLadd]

Mad paddling skills! Great video!

[@andrewp1308]

I only run Slammer and Saragosa spin reels under moderate abuse and like both equally. The Gosa's feel a little smother to my mind but the slammer's are just a tank of a reel with a killer drag.

[@Jake-PF525]

Not a fun swell! Ground swell is fine? Swell with a random break here and there is sketchy! lol bummer on the loss but hey good run he gave. Run slammers too just cause they hold up to kayak abuse. Cheers man!

[@JonathanMark-sf5tm]

That fish definitely would have fed the family rod. The surf looked menacing for you too. Always love your brake down vids rod. You have convinced me years ago about the Penn range they definitely do keep on going. It looks like you received the new slammer 2500 2yrs ago by the unboxing vid. Unreal!!

[@blonddog8417]

Nice one, im impressed with the penn gear myself however the line roller on my Authority 5000 is already a bit sticky and I've only been using it for around 12 months , i wonder how the line rollers on your gear is?

[@nickrnmaui]

Like the reel breakdown. Cheers bud

[@ec-norsemanzero-drake7031]

Well done Rod, one thing on the unboxing… I personally look at them to see what they look like, and to be fair, after watching all you vids from start going forward. I’d trust your assessment of the tools you use daily. Makes me wanna go fishing every time, bucket list would be to come on an adventure and fish with you.. would be awesome! :-)

[@Putnamsmif]

Every time: be good to stay to dry on the way out. Every time: smacked in the face by a wave 😂

[@gretchenjasmer3609]

Any video you put out is good!!

[@Here4ucantbe]

I have to be honest, the only time I have ever opened up a reel is when it broke and fell of of my rod. You made it interesting XOXOX

[@Drainoed]

I actually use the battle reels and they last great too for being a cheap one. I use them for about 4 years surf fishing for Striper before I even get them serviced

[@yeah.bouy.fishing]

Gotta love the PENNS!

[@johnmoroianu]

Very informative vid, Rod. I normally the Saragosas but will definitely consider a Slammer 4. Just not sure what size is the bigger one you use? Tried to get the size in the vid but was not able to, ha ha. Cheers!

[@davidclements2465]

I have a few pens, they are good. Also have 3 saltiga’s, one is 12yrs old, never serviced any of the, never had a problem

[@tontobb8956]

Yr gears will be dry as the gears spit all the grease out o the sides Great way to kill a reel quicker

[@letsgoozzie8579]

Love me penns great tackle talk

[@tommiestrydom973]

Every shimano, daiwa and Wilson real I had died a corrosive death despite washing them post fishing and even giving them a oil spray. My Penn slammers still going strong. Slowly converting all my shimano etc reals to Penn

[@MrAcuta73]

More than the interior condition what amazes me is you haven't changed the drag discs in that long? With big powerful fish like you go after, I am really shocked by that. I've had expensive salmon reels of very good quality need new drag after 10 or so Chinook. They can certainly make some big hot runs, but not like a tuna!!

[@fishinbob4]

Hey mate love the content always great wen rokkit posts.. quick question where on earth do u get them plastics from I'm from Perth aus an can never seem to find them I've been watching u use them for ages

[@scubalurefishing]

Rock it RoKkit !

[@krugerhenning2263]

Cool, thank you!

[@russellclement2058]

Onya Rod ,, keep it up,, love your vids ,,

[@jaimininorath5760]

Seeing your videos was one of the top reasons I pulled the trigger on my 5500 slammer. A tiny bit heavy but every other reason out weighs it. I know the saragosa is ipx8 rated but doesn't strike me as a well sealed reel. Doesn't anyone know how they're rated higher?

[@Drainoed]

Was hoping we’d get one this week!

[@MrMxm13]

As good as those reels are, I'd advise replacing the seals each time you take them apart or add marine gasket sealant. if you do replace gaskets/seals order multiples so you don't have to wait for a replacement *the seal the splits reel in two*

[@dyllran]

Thanks🎉🎉

[@ozwaldozarmiento5616]

The slammer you have, which spinfhiser are you comparing it to?

[@rokkitkit]

This is a Slammer 4, I’ve had Spinfisher 5 & 6. Spinfishers are quite good, but seal wise they can’t compare with these slammers or Authority reels👍

[@Dragaddict]

Penn all the way

[@ec-norsemanzero-drake7031]

So… Rod, Or if anyone went back to look. What is the size and gear ratio on that Slammer IV?

[@Jake-ky9ed]

You can’t beat those reels, was that a 3500 and a 4500? Some sketchy swell your in too.

[@Fluid36]

Good reels, Saragossa just as good though and cheaper. Alan Hawke reviews go in to depth and are the industry standard.

[@donrosss3076]

Whoa 😮 haven’t seen Rod lose one in a while oh well that’s why they call it fishing not catching lol hello from the Central California Coast Rokkit

[@anthonyjones4305]

Gutted for you Rod with big one lost😢

[@YakMack]

I just got a slammer cause you use them an they seem like good reels (daiwa fan) ✌🏾

[@justuschmiii3173]

TNX 4 VID LOL

[@MixWellDIY]

Hey Rod, I'm genuinely curious, how do you know that a great white wouldn't just full speed take a chomp off your kayak? love your videos by the way, I'm just absolutely in awe as to how the kayak floats with your massive balls of steel on it.

[@Brantdrangus8489]

Ahhhhh noooooo. Dang it!

[@heyhi510]

Good stuff

[@warzonecaptaingeorge4721]

I dont even fish and I've been subbed here for years and watched all the videos hahahagha

[@EastCoast_Mayhem]

Just spilt these vids up into shorts (no commentary) and post one every day on insta.

[@shogunpxp]

I wouldn't be scared of seeing the sharks, I'd be scared of just knowing they might be under me 😂

[@benwinter2420]

Bang stick . . never leave shore without one

[@bikepacker9850]

"Maybe a proper screwdriver" Ya Think..... 🤠 😁

[@robking4437]

a good fisherman always looks after his tools .......

[@JGrimm420]

Hell yea!!

[@matyuecaltex3419]

My 25$ reel already 10yo atleast..never open to service..only roller n its bearing need to change this week.Ajiking 1500..😅😅😅

[@ricktoole9991]

PENN= #1

[@wanzhaf932]

slammer have stella saltiga sealing or better...priced like twinpower sw....

[@Wulguru]

At 4:21 a photograph of Will Ferrel flashes up on the screen; what's that all about?

[@liamr3866]

Probably a replacement from the Simpson millisecond flashes

[@MrKveite1]

They are like old Volvo 240's Not very comfy, not very smooth, not very anything but VERY reliable and very cheap. Good solid reels for the money u pay.

[@zeroeve]

Penn always be my choice bcos im too lazy to clean it after my fishing trip and its continue function even after 4-5 years fishing. But dont do it to shimano and daiwa.

[@TJ-rn5ym]

Dunno what happened to your sound on this one but it’s super muffled. Loving the content though mate!

[@ReefRosamond]

i seen that at 4:21

[@First_Last_fuk_YT]

So its "Rod and reel" 😅

[@Eddie-ng4zu]

What’s a bommy

[@tontobb8956]

Lump of reef or coral that rises up from the ocean floor and is closer to the surface Perfect place to target fish small and big

[@abelresendez5111]

Sneaky Will Ferrell Rod

[@theuiveleths]

First! Welcome back!

[@t.dotguy]

Hey Rod. What's with all the random subliminal messages lol. This one at 4:21. Om genuinely ciricurious.

[@blackbirdxx4613]

Rod you should have put Vaseline in 😢

[@StElmosFire85]

❤🖖🏻

[@benwinter2420]

Just use handlines & all these worries will go away

[@kingspanky2794]

Not first 😮

[@SteveResurected]

Here is a tip for views, people want to see you holding the fish in the thumbnail. We don’t care about the boat or about your family or anything other than the POV of you catching something. Spice it up with cool camping tents ect.. and your views will go up.

[@matthewjames1394]

Do you not worry about white sharks out there?

[@cakesnipher7024]

Loving the mustache Rod. It makes you look like a bad ass pirate when your hair is all slicked 🤙 Also glad that the video will be available on a day that I am off so i can make sure I register and vote.

[@robtre5892]

DIAWA BG cheaper and better reels then slammers.

[@willietheron7809]

The BG's are good reels but not sealed at all, do not swim or kayak with them they will die on you soon