Penn 525 Mag USA V's Chinese made: What Pure Fishing don't want you to know - A PMR Review - Part 1

[@annoyingbstard9407]

4.72 MM. isn't an unusual size. It's 3/16" bright ground standard diameter. Ps. The "thin bit'" at the end is called a journal.

[@graemeelliott4147]

Surely this is just a case of the Chinese shaft being machined incorrectly? I would have liked to have seen if the US made shaft fitted the Chinese reel to confirm. Why not just order a new shaft from Penn?

[@peteranddorothybowles5428]

I've got 525 s rocket reel co Daiwa turbo s and akios and to be honest the reels that feel the cheapest to use are the akios You seem to have a big downer on the 525 s calling them in films cheap Well good I reckon they are a fantastic reel at all levels and compared to using some overpriced akios i would take the Penn every time

[@paulcox2147]

This explains whi if I get a slight over run, the line goes in between the spool and the frame.

[@tony21084]

Well my squall 15 still casts like a beast!!! Well made reel with gold accents..beautiful ..the US VERSION is squall sql15 and dosent have those flaws :)

[@TheDjmiros]

Try putting the spindle in the correct way round 😂

[@slopestyleuk]

I think If I was ever going to buy a Penn 525 I would buy a decent second-hand one. Or get a Penn Fathom or Daiwa and send it to you to mag it up. the Abu 6500 sports mag you did for me is awesome by the way. :)

[@mrsnuffles7226]

i know this is an old video but quick question. is the 525 supermag usa different to the supermag xtra usa? like the spool and spindle. you showed the mag2 has smaller weaker spindle. but are the inners the same on the usa ones?

[@catchagrip1322]

How can you tell if you'd be buying made in USA one from Chinese one?

[@carlhamilton7572]

Good day. I have purchased a Penn 515 mag4 to learn to cast a conventional a reel. I have been looking for a American made Penn in a 525 here in America. None have been found. Can you give me a hand with the search? Do they go under a different name here? Thank for any help! Carl E.H.

[@PimpMyReel]

Same name just very rare and those fishermen who have them do not want to sell them!!

[@elguapo9268]

do you make anything that fits a dawia sl50sh

[@rfnrgj]

Wicked Vid, but now on a mission to buy the US version! but cant find it listed anywhere! any help?

[@richardberkowitz9717]

I would like to be able to purchase a set of sideplates from PMR but I cannot find anyone who has them in the U.S.

[@PimpMyReel]

That's because I sell direct world wide. There are no agents.

[@loganfishbeard]

This might sound weird but make sure you are exporting future videos using progressive scan in your editor. This should remove the lines in your final product. Great info otherwise.

[@jaampool]

Why does Penn allow the chinese to deviate from standard design?

[@parkstephen]

In the market for a conventional reels, what do you suggest PMR? Also, I do want it mag ..facing high winds for this red bull and medium size sharks in the states. New subscriber. Thanks

[@PimpMyReel]

What size rod are you going to put it on? weight cast? Distance you want to achieve? Max drag needed? Line capacity needed?

[@parkstephen]

@@PimpMyReel 12 ft surf rod, throwing 4/5oz plus bait so maybe 8 oz - 10oz total depending on bait..aiming 40 yards maybe? Is that too exaggerated? 300 yards braid with a mono top shot for shock.. drag power thinking as much as realistically needed..(not so sure about drag)

[@parkstephen]

@@PimpMyReel budget 200? Been looking at the Penn fathom 30 and in general penn conventional reels.. I wish you had a live chat to talk about stuff. Wish you lived in the states!

[@PimpMyReel]

Spend $250 and buy a Seigler Small Game. With 30lb of drag, life time warranty, full C&C cut aluminium body, stainless steel gears, excellent build quality and its made in the USA, its a no brainer. Search my channel for videos of Seigler reels. There are reviews on the SG, SGN, LG and SS You can contact me direct at: [e-mail]

[@PimpMyReel]

Seigler (SG) Small Game, (SGN) Small Game Narrow or (SS) Small Star with PMR Bespoke Custom® SuperMag installed

[@cobemahan1192]

can't you just grind the spool down so it doesn't rub

[@PimpMyReel]

That would leave bare aluminium corroding very quickly with salt water use. You would need to strip off the anodised coating first, then re-anodise after the work is done.

[@tbrownhill]

@@PimpMyReel where do i get one of your side plates?

[@PimpMyReel]

@@tbrownhill From me when I have them in stock

[@tbrownhill]

@@PimpMyReel please let me know when you have them,Regards Tony.

[@stephen579]

Why don't you just fit an American spindle into the Chinese reel?

[@PimpMyReel]

The spindles are a different size on US made to Chinese made, cant be done!