Penn Authority Unboxing - Dunking & First Impressions

[@taylorhickman84]

My slammer III has performed pretty much flawlessly for the past three years. I open it up once a year for maintenance only to find it clean on the inside despite getting dunked while surf fishing. Like you said " a quick rinse and we're done", treating my Diawa BGs the same has resulted in ceased bearings.

[@heinzrudiger287]

A Diawa bg isn’t sealed.

[@taylorhickman84]

@@heinzrudiger287 obviously, but you would think they'd be able to handle the occasional saltwater splash.

[@shep9879]

@@taylorhickman84 Ik idk why all the saltwater fishing companies don’t seal their reels it only costed 0.50 cents more 😂

[@johnbaggaofishing]

I love Penn, I’m using Penn b2 for almost 3 years now still amazing..

[@Goldyoutdoors]

Love the sealed PEN reels. All I use when I’m out on the JetSki fishing. Hopefully the weather clears up a bit so you can get out to the islands again 🤙

[@timdoyle9981]

Front pocket is for the handle. The rep gave us a look a while back very nice 😍

[@KM00Youtube]

Well, a little bit of Christmas joy on this video ~ totally excited to review the reels! Can't wait for the real testing of them. Thanks for trying!

[@thisguy7406]

We want catch, clean, cook. Especially that last part. Thank you for making these videos, you’re awesome

[@AnglerBiduk2]

This fishing reel is very good for use at sea. I am one of the Penn Reel users in Indonesia. I really support me fishing every day at my place. and I forgot to clean it but it's always in good condition.

[@BasicFishingNZ]

awesome to see u get the 'authority' to try the new reel. i remember first seeing the reel at a tackle store where it was in a water tank and they were testing it to see if the bearing was soaked after 1 week. this was b4 the offical announment. im surprised to see the slow osluation system on a reel like that.

[@clinti]

So much looking forward for your new kayak.. I just loved the existing one and how it came out with custom mods but time flies fast so, very excited.. Cheers mate and good luck with the weather.. 😜

[@adam_ncl]

Great timing. Just cracked open a beer 🍻

[@alexprince9035]

Bought a pen slammer iv because of you and I love it. Got it last year. The penn authority looks aggressive and higher quality

[@eves08109]

The Stainless steel gear will be more durable but the brass is durable enough.in the Slammer.

[@guyhallam5023]

Lovely reels ,cracking review,I just bought the penn slammer 4 dx ,incredible reel,for surf fishing for sea bass uk,I just wanted to say I'm south African and most anglers there have the handle on the right side too I'm right handed but can't use the handle on the left,this video has vindicated my argument with the locals who call me kak handed,cheers keep it up bud

[@johnryan6356]

Dairy Farmers wants their crates back

[@JasonMcCann841]

The big fish are waiting to test those new reels. Nice!

[@zekeydoodle]

Love how solid the bail arms are on all the penn reels compared to other brands of the same price point and dearer reels 👌

[@ademite]

A cheap flimsy aluminum bail didn't stop Aflred Glassell Jr in catching his 1560 lb black marlin. Nor did it stop Enrico Capozzi's 735 marlin being caught on 6lb test line. Leo Cloosterman's 573 lb blue marlin wasn't fazed either using a shimano reel. Hmmm let's see Jay de Beaubien's 1376 lb pacific blue marlin caught on another fin-nor reel hmmmmm. Linda miller wasn't fazed by her "bail" on her world record 632 all womens class 16 lb test. I can go on and on point is quit with your bias. You probably only used max 5 reels in your life.

[@zekeydoodle]

@@ademite get a life mate, I'm entitled to my opinion.....

[@charlockprime]

430K subs! Congrats, RoKKiT! Here's to them continuing to climb!

[@jeffmcconniel2838]

Watching you years back, flipping your lucky Penn visor on. Then you finally reviewed your gear. I knew that would be my saltwater rig. I don't think you had a sponsor at all back then. Well deserved.

[@ademite]

I've used them all the way up to $1000+ reels. Penn makes decent stuff, they are work horses tank like build. Shimano's are just much much better in smoothness overall. Okuma's are like the poor man's shimano they work like penn's but have the performance of shimano's. Anything else i receive i just give it away or sell it on ebay. Tried close to 300 reels and rods so far in my life btw. Own 15 rods and 25 reels.

[@userpsr]

i love the way he film feel s like casual opening next to you

[@strykers_inc140]

Great new video Rod! Penn is my go to reel for salt and fresh water!

[@91Bronco]

Always a good time watching one of your vids. And those are some kickass reels right there. Looking forward to seeing them out on a trip!

[@nickthornecoates1696]

Definitely a step up in price. Upwards of $700. Keen to get my hands on one but won't be for a while lol

[@ademite]

Most reels above $300 normally isn't worth it. That goes for bass fishing all the way up to inshore salt water. Offshore is another ball game. Unless your after pelagic trophy record caching 700+lb sail fish with 6lb test line. Then again most fisherman don't have the experienc but they have the wallet and not enough brains lol.

[@andrewvillanueva3722]

Love your new penn reels. Penn reels are awesome reels.

[@Overitall805]

I'm a cast and wind both with my right so I have to do the switch a roo. Love Penn equipment...and all your content Rod... Great stuff

[@n00dle1337]

cant wait to see the reel in action! really considering buying one haha

[@kentsenatore5354]

I'd rather watch Rob unwrap his new reels and dunk them in the water than just about anything on network or cable TV... thanks for the new content and the work involved in producing it! what's going on with the sailboat? Aloha and shakas from NS Oahu!

[@Sokolemon]

I’m a little jealous! I I’m a Penn reel fan for sure. Keen to see what you think about (and to see) the 8500, guessing it’s huge given the size of the 5500. Thanks for the review, now it’s time to save my pennies …me wants a precious! 😂

[@drewboyone]

Hope they're sponsoring you. You're an asset 👍

[@dustinkinard4032]

Nice 👍 I can’t wait to get mine !!!

[@curtishuffstutler2934]

I also rigged my spinning reels the same way left handed but I'm actually right-handed. All my arsenal is penn reels they just handle it the price points always on Target

[@daineball]

the handle doubles as a bonker too holy moly

[@bigboiadventures8476]

I was waiting for this video! Good stuff brother!!

[@kwikest]

love to see your upload, sad its not an hour long island video though! best content on youtube

[@Here4ucantbe]

Can't think of anyone more deserving than you Rod. XOXOX

[@Benadeen]

Love watching your videos. Especially love your solo overnight adventures. Are you gonna be doing more solo camps? I'm from Hawaii and love camping with my family. so, it's interesting how you pack so simple and yet have pretty much what you need. Looking forward to seeing more adventures..

[@paddlestandingup]

Bought a couple of Penn reels for surf fishing after watching a bunch of your videos.

[@MarkErmino]

What a very nice reel. Someday hopefully...

[@themontaukmonster1]

Just pre ordered the 8500hs can’t wait

[@jonmark1347]

Wow !! Nice mate now it's time to nock em round in the fish hatch and test em proper. Hopefully will bring u good fortune with the fish!🤙

[@terrycommins360]

Can't help wondering what you do with the old ones.

[@vladimirmackevic118]

Mate, I have the same boat and bought penn Authority 4500 and 5500 few week ago.

[@sandrajones3921]

Got to love the penn rails I have a couple I want to use mine for crabbing In Pacifica California

[@ciptoyuwono3640]

beautiful and strong rolls❤

[@fynpedersen5627]

Nice Subaru WRX!

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

Those look sharp, you're quite right on the difference in the sound. One sounds like a bank vault dial the other sounds like a vault that is in a home. Small subtle difference , is there a touch difference when spinning it by hand?

[@onelifetolive199]

Love your videos dude. Just don't really understand this move by Penn, nice reel but they discontinued the Torque which was all CNC machined and US made for just a little bit more.

[@77jaycube69]

Im very di$appointed with Penn on this move.

[@tomdenko3905]

Awesome vid Rod!

[@joshbrall8711]

Rod I see the Subaru in the back mate! Stylish car!

[@simonejohn7500]

Keep these video come all the way for Trinidad

[@KHAIRILfishing1989]

wow, the reel is really good, my boss

[@bobclark4994]

Its all happening Rod! ------ New Penns and a new Stealth on the way. ---- Any hints on the new yak???

[@rtydingco]

Love my Penn reels.

[@titanhide9543]

looking forward for the new surf weapon vid

[@maukatomakai7874]

Keen to try this reel out!

[@sarbaazchabahar]

Quality stuff💫👍

[@johnmclaughlin1804]

Beautiful reels Rod. Hope they catch you plenty fish. In terms of price, how much more above the SlammerlV is it?

[@Dave30867]

Good luck with your reel after putting it in the ocean i dont understand that crap at all , Its like putting your hand on a stove to see if its hot 🤣

[@SWslayinn]

Can you do a review on the spinfisher?

[@loganbrill6849]

Do tge clicker test again when the new reels got a full spool too will sound pretty close I reckon

[@sticksummerdogs4011]

I’ve seen a lot of your videos. You mentioned your left handed but have the handle on the right. I’m from Florida and I’m right handed and always use the handle on the left side of a spinning reel. It’s also funny here we call a king fish what you call a Spanish. Looking forward to you catching a big king on that beautiful 5500 reel or as you would say a Spanish.

[@adamgc73]

Im left handed also and have the handle on the right ...its just feels right

[@owengray5778]

They're a different fish. Look up narrow-barred spanish mackerel. They're what we get in aus and SA. Similar, but they grow a bit bigger than your kings!

[@samasimOFsh]

Make the switch to Daiwa dude. The MQ saltist reels are next level. Better price range. The only high end reels that are fully sealed and submersible are the zeebaass or van Staal.. again I'd rather buy a zeebaass or Staal and they would be in the same price range 🤔

[@lucasmaximus4984]

Try nearly double the price once currency conversion and international postage and taxes kick in…

[@mjw789234]

Look really nice. The only problem is that my slammer 3s are still going strong lol. Maybe the 2500hs will be ideal for soft baiting

[@taylorhickman84]

same here, currently no need to upgrade after 3 years of heavy use, but like you I've been considering a 2500 or 3500 for inshore use.

[@Guzmania]

5500 looks massive, looks bigger than a 5500 slammer

[@davidgodal98]

Why is that? Pretty much every Australian fishing youtuber I've watched reel in with their right hand, super uncommon where i live 😅 Great vid as always, reel looks absolutely sick 🔥🔥

[@jandreneethling5664]

Tis has always been an interesting topic for me.. a few years back I travelled extensively and found that in countries with left hand drive vehicles the reel arms were prominently mounted on the left when going out on charter and in right hand drive countries the were predominantly mounted on the right.. I always banter with my mates from the States that they are fishing on the wrong side of the road when they come to South Africa for a fishing trip because their reel arms are always mounted on the left..

[@davidgodal98]

@@jandreneethling5664 haha that's and interesting point!

[@8CSKN8]

From an efficiency standpoint, you should wind the reel with your non-dominant hand so that there's no need to swap hands after you cast eg if you are right handed, then you cast with the right hand and wind with the left. If you think about it logically, your dominant hand should be holding the rod as its the rod that does most of the work when fighting a fish.

[@davidgodal98]

@@8CSKN8 yes of course 👍

[@jandreneethling5664]

@@8CSKN8 I don’t agree In south Africa and the UK almost only left hand people has the reel arm on the left and from what I see on Aussie channels they are about the same And I say “almost” I’m ambidextrous so for me it don’t really matter I grew up reel arm on the right rock and surf Then a few trips to the states reel arm on the left.. My step father cannot fish any reel if the reel arms is not on the left He will even wind upside down in reverse as long as he winds with his left hand and he only writes left.. It’s weird stuff and it always makes me laugh but that’s the simple truth..

[@shoppingpixie1]

Oh dear I think I've just seen the end of legend

[@anthony_8122]

$679 reel dammm you lucky mate

[@BoycottYoutube]

It sounded a little rough on film. Hopefully it breaks in well.

[@TheLyrad1]

Shame we didn't get to see the 8500, also are you just putting those on some slammer rides or did you step it up and put them on some nice Fuji Rods or tsunami's? I'm definitely going to be getting a new pen pretty soon to tackle some things and things and I'd like to know how much you were paying for those down under

[@aranha9365]

oooh nooo... I just got the slammer IV🥲

[@eagle8505]

Wow looks nice

[@BeefyReefy]

Hey mate, I might buy one of these reels they look great. Do you have an affiliate link I could use at all?

[@PirateCaptainCole]

Make that 8500 your island land based popping/stickbait setup I wanna see you catch some big bangers

[@connorstewart6033]

Nice WRX

[@1through11]

Do they sell van staals over there pure fishing premium surfcasting brand in eastern us they make the highest seal rating reels on the market

[@Onlyfins28]

That’s some serious cash right there they are going for like 600$ not even out yet I’m guessing your a tester?

[@maasai-]

Penn please start using high aliminuim grade ( light n rigid enough) change old reel design not just the colour ( even the handle colour in this reel not matching nicely with reel’s body overall) , have better QC , worm gear osc. for better castibility n longer spool with forward wide angle lip.

[@SHAAN070]

That rubber band on your right hand was making me uncomfortable 😃😅

[@TheTrollshaman]

Have you ever seen a great white shark while fishing? Are you afraid of them?

[@vxphan2601]

Super nice reel. Like to see the difference between this new reel vs the Slammer III. Please keep us post it.👍

[@eves08109]

The Slammer has a brass main gear and IPX rating of 6

[@leanmchungry4735]

It looks like a cracker, I didn't think I needed more gear but now I do...looks like it's yak proof so I'll save on service costs:)

[@Eddie-ng4zu]

How do you decide which reel to use when you have the 2500, 3500, 5500…? I’ve never figured this out.

[@seancappell1593]

Hey mate what size is your dark grey true kit is it 3.3 or 4m thanks Sean

[@hinhinxx]

13:35 For a sec I thought he's gonna dunk it in the sand and 'abuse' the reel

[@chrisbarker270]

American quality brother!

[@fandriabubakar8563]

Wouu rill yang sangat mewah.

[@Jasonsmith-ob3ji]

Are you sponsored by Penn Rod ? They look tough but they are out of my price range lol.

[@Gorenghal]

reel-y nice

[@Joshua-dw8wu]

Penn will sell alot of reels from your review.

[@tanksouth]

Fancy that…

[@bangwandonew]

Reel badak reel yg sangat istimewa 👍

[@patricklomigo7344]

Wish to have one...

[@joeyhummer]

What happened to the landy Rod?

[@reeloffroadadventure9076]

I wish penn stuck with the gold rather then yellow paint with the velocity maybe it is but in the video it very much looks yellow

[@reeloffroadadventure9076]

Maybe im wrong against the slammer maybe its just how it looks on video

[@giancarlorivera648]

Reality hit! 💪

[@234kwon]

at similar price points how would you rate the authority VS the van stall VRs?

[@eves08109]

For the surf go VS but this reel is designed for offshore or big game.

[@adamcarroll8356]

Big fan on the reel just not on the packaging Bit OTT waste 😬

[@streetfighter398]

All for a Chinese reel. Just save a little more and get a penn torque

[@eves08109]

The Torque is not made with the same parts. This reel has an oversized stainless steel main gear.

[@lucasmaximus4984]

Something being made in China doesn’t always matter a huge deal. People still buy Toyota Hiluxes. They have the rep of one of the most reliable and popular 4x4 ever made and yet they are all made off shore in Taiwan and other countries now. As long as QC is decent, it doesn’t matter where things are made.

[@streetfighter398]

@@lucasmaximus4984 the Toyota hiluxes made in Japan are still better imo

[@hennies9509]

Do you take pounds and times it with kilograms?

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦👋👍♥️🌲🌲🧘‍♀️🌲🌲🎨🖌☕☕☕☕☕

[@BryceHomier17]

His nervous laugh can be a little...unsettling.