PENN Fierce 3: The best VALUE spinning reel?

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The Penn Fierce 3 is a spinning reel you can find on the shelf of your local Walmart (assuming it's still in stock). This is the third generation of a brand of reel I have used for quite some time. In this video I cover everything from drag system to body construction. Thanks for stopping by!
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Penn Fierce 3 Item Description from (www.pennfishing.com/collectio...)
"The PENN® Fierce® III spinning reels are available in a range of sizes, from 1000 to 8000. Featuring a full metal body and sideplate, along with PENN HT-100™ carbon fiber drag washers, the Fierce III can handle anything inshore or nearshore. A 4+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearing system ensures smooth retrieves while the heavy-duty aluminum bail wire and superline spool allow for easy line management."

[@user-vu4ds9fe3y]

*Bought a 500 for an ultralight rod. It's very smooth **enjoyable.fishing** recommend casts great. One odd thing- the bale wire is a bit heavy diameter in my opinion for a reel of this size. But a great purchase.*

[@kenaaronbabbit9987]

Built to last in the right areas

[@elijahbl5745]

So I got a fierce iii 5000 a while ago, awesome reel, lifted a big stingray up from about 30 ft, up to the top of a pier

[@MinuteontheMountain]

Very thorough, great review. Thanks for sharing.

[@Sportsman101]

Excellent review with lots of information, she’s a beauty too!

[@CastFromTheHip]

Thanks for stopping by boss!

[@steelrampage]

Thank you as a first fisher, you explain alot to me. And I understood. I just purchased this rod and reel combo

[@steelrampage]

I'm taking it to catch black fish and sea bass

[@CastFromTheHip]

Tyrone, thanks for stopping by. I honestly can't think of a better first-time fishing combo than the Fierce 3. I hope it serves you well and good luck out there!

[@JohnAmes]

Thanks buddy for the great video my friend 👍

[@CastFromTheHip]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@paisalzate]

excited about my purchase now, I'll be using this and the daiwa fuego LT 3000 for in shore fishing

[@alexwright92]

Great video, Thanks! Been using mine to catch trout, red, and Spanish in the Santa Rosa Sound.

[@WesLovelace]

There are so many good reels out and the fierce is another good addition by Penn!!

[@CastFromTheHip]

Too many excellent reels…thanks for stopping by!

[@caesarho3911]

I still use my first generation penn fierce 7000 for surf fishing in Hawaii. I bought it back in 2012 and it’s still going strong.

[@earljklec1684]

Excellent !!!!!

[@Pepper-Jack]

Great content !

[@justicesketchworld894]

Best review so far

[@CastFromTheHip]

Thanks!

[@deepiper6529]

I have a penn Fierce II 3000 that I have used for 5 or 6 years now. All I do after fishing with it is rinse it off with fresh water. It's reeled in a bunch of Whiting, Ladyfish, Pinfish, Hardhead catfish, bass, and Pompano. It's a great reel I will use for years to come until it wears out or I do. The latter probably coming sooner.

[@CastFromTheHip]

Thanks for stopping by boss and leaving a comment. That sounds just like what I've experienced with my Fierce reels, they're awesome.

[@mentaltoughness6365]

​@@CastFromTheHipwhat rod your using is it medium heavy ?

[@chucktaylor481]

Wife just got me one for Father's day looks like I'm gonna share the same luv for the reel as I do my wife 😊 🙏

[@robertharris3731]

I just got one this Father's Day

[@theidahonian5321]

You talked me into it. I’m going shopping.

[@CastFromTheHip]

Its a great reel, thanks for stopping by boss!

[@izzy8609]

I bought this reel today and caught a 6 pound alligator gar with it. Absolutely love the feel and retrieve of it.

[@uhNomad]

This reel is great for someone with a budget . I caught my PB snook with this reel 35”. Just have to do your maintenance.

[@PhillyJohnny]

Penn reels are all good bang for your buck. Even the Penn Pursuit III has the HT-100 Drag system now, in addition to all those models having a screw in handle - which places it ahead of entry level Shimano in my opinion.

[@tnsmongoose]

How do you feel about the penn fierce 3 with the 6000 series reel?

[@jasonstokley7274]

I agree 100% I own 2 size 4000 Fierce 3 LLs that i use as my main catfishing reels. For the price, they are as about good as you can get.

[@CastFromTheHip]

Thanks for stopping by. Glad to hear I'm not the only one with this opinion of the series. That sounds like the perfect catfish rig. Penn hit a home run with these reels. Have a happy New Year!

[@SeekJess]

Super informative. Thanks for the review. I picked up this model on a whim at dicks.

[@hownowbrowntrouttasmania7389]

I've got slammers 3"s and the fierce 3 is up there with them. There made very close the same.

[@anthonyschiavone1230]

Hey so just purchased the real havnt used it yet but my drag when i pull dosnt click just pulls right out any suggestions. Does hold tension and tension does adjust just dosnt do the normal drag click

[@alexinthavong552]

I been using my fierce 3 for Stealhead and chinook salmon here in the NW. So far I love them with no issues at all.

[@CastFromTheHip]

Alex, thanks for stopping by and sharing! I'd say the Fierce is the perfect reel for those. I've caught many Coho on the fierce 2. I have all three generations and have never had any issues either. Glad to hear, you've had the same experiences. Take care and good luck out there!

[@minorityreporter9104]

What size 6000?

[@Sainte305]

I just bought the Penn Fierce III 4000. I read a few really bad reviews, so I was concerned, but this put my hesitation to rest. I bought the combo, so not sure if the rod is worth it or not, but excited to Carolina rig this bad boy and take her shoreline this weekend.

[@AtomsForFuel]

What’s your verdict?

[@staytight6340]

Is it worthy

[@Tigermuskienm]

Love mine!!!! Got about 2 months ago.I caught muskies,Cats and Walleye on it👍🎣.Im ended leaving my shimano at home its getting dusty 😂

[@CastFromTheHip]

They certainly put fish on the board, thanks for stopping by!

[@donrudyc]

I got a 8000 live liner on a 9 ft rod and a 3000 on a 7ft rod. Very pleased with my set ups. Can catch anything in Florida. 😅

[@frankleon6708]

What rod do u recommended power for the 3000 penn fierce 3

[@holdenbostocky1998]

How would a 4000 be on a penn squadron 7’ medium?

[@quinnhooper5103]

Great review

[@CastFromTheHip]

Thanks!

[@swervostoneyb1251]

My live liner knob won’t spin. Is it faulty or am I missing something? I’m ensuring that it’s switched to live liner “on”

[@exitar1]

How about the fierce 4?

[@xfishman123]

What’s the perfect rod combo for it?

[@timothyjacobs8025]

This reel is solid. I reeled in a stingray around 25 to 30lbs on 15lb trilene big game with a fierce 3 5000 and a shimano fx aeroglass fishing pole 8ft.

[@ccol009]

Fuckin Hell Ya Dude!

[@mannyfishing1816]

Awesome video

[@CastFromTheHip]

Thanks!

[@ifishcatfish]

you make good videos man. I use different tacke but i like your videos.

[@CastFromTheHip]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@pinoiboi13]

Is the fierce 3 better than the pursuit 4?? Also does the fierce 3 have sealed ball bearings??

[@johnskillin4179]

Replaced a Shimano sedona 4000 which only lasted three months with a Penn fierce III 4000. Amazing reel.😁.

[@CastFromTheHip]

Glad it's serving you well!

[@FloridaBoyGrizz]

I got a penn fierce 3 in the 5000 size for surf fishing a couple months ago. I liked it so much that I just went and got a 3000 tonight in the same model good reel for a decent price and it just looks good

[@CastFromTheHip]

You really can't go wrong with any of the Fierce reels, glad to hear your 5000 has served you well. Thanks for stopping by!

[@blake_229]

I'm debating on which size reel to get. I usually enjoy a 6'6" medium heavy rod. I usually do more fresh water but I do want to saltwater fish. Should I go with 3000 or the 4000?.

[@CastFromTheHip]

A 3000 with 15lb braid and a 6ft fluorocarbon leader tied with a uni-knot to the braid will catch a lot of different fish (fresh or salt). If you’re in Florida with Snook roaming the flats, you’ll need to go more like 4000 with no lower than 30lb braid. 6’6” medium rod is all you need!

[@eves08109]

I have a chance to get this reel on sale however I have the Battle ll and I have lost a lot of 20 lb Power pro line due to poor line lay of this reel. I was able to get it to use 15 lb Spider wire braid without any problems. I would like to get this reel only if the line lay improved with this new spool on the Feirce 3. So with your experience has the line lay improved with the Fierce 3?

[@CastFromTheHip]

I doubt the line lay has improved with the Fierce. The first line lay improvement I'm aware of is with the new Penn Authority. It has additional gear reduction over most penns to slow down the spool-oscillation and achieve better line lay. That said, I never had issues with line lay on any of my penns.

[@cameronhansen7537]

Gosh Dangit, I really didn't wanna go shopping this weekend but I guess I have to now 😂

[@CastFromTheHip]

Haha it should serve you well! Sorry if I cost you some money. Good luck out there!

[@wjhohn]

I know this is an old video. But I have a brand new Penn Fierce 3 4000. It is working great, however there is a sort of knocking on retrieve of a jig or similar bait. If anyone else has had this issue, i'd live your input.

[@CastFromTheHip]

That’s odd, might warrant reaching out to penn service and seeing if they can check it out. Or a tear down and good cleaning/lubrication. Sometimes the factory doesn’t do the best lubrication job on the gear drives. They also may be a defective component.

[@wjhohn]

@@CastFromTheHip Thanks, I’ll reach out to them

[@werftv4580]

looks like some good fish caught with that reel...

[@CastFromTheHip]

It got the job done!

[@markraciborski4289]

I purchased a Penn Fierce 3, the handle was off in the clam shell. I screwed it on. The handle at the top where it pivots into the bolt that screws in, it seems to rub the cone that covers that bolt at the top. Where it flares to meet the body at other end, it seems to sit proud aka gap can be seen, is this normal? It feels like rubbing is happening. .

[@CastFromTheHip]

If you suspect it's rubbing, I'd reach out to Penn service and see if they can get it repaired for you.

[@ArizonaMMJ]

No sealing?

[@marcinhorowski1656]

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[@anon6379]

What's the best or strongest line to go with this? Penn fierce 3 4000?

[@humanbean1424]

20lb braided line.

[@perigee17]

Penn is the only budget reel which is reliable

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

I like my penn reels about 300 of them the fierce is a great beginner reel I stay under the 5000 series They are to heavy to cast for long periods

[@CastFromTheHip]

Thanks for stopping by! Yeah they can get heavy.

[@MakNavarez]

Are penn reels any good in saltwater fishing?

[@CastFromTheHip]

Thanks for stopping by, saltwater duty is their focus. The more expensive, the better the durability in Saltwater typically. With the affordable Penn Fierce line, I just hose them down after each use and they do great.

[@MakNavarez]

@@CastFromTheHip thanks boss!

[@rkw221]

no such thing as an "amateur or professional" reel. Otherwise a really nice look at the Fierce III. I have a 3000 version. In a way it reminds me of my old trusty Mitchell-Garcia 300. Simple design, nice build quality to give a solid feel.

[@CastFromTheHip]

Thanks for stopping by and sharing!

[@ccol009]

Why “cast from the hip?”

[@CastFromTheHip]

Not the greatest name, I started this channel when I knew nothing about KZbin and had no direction. Basically it's a cheesy derivative of shoot from the hip, but for fishing. Just winging it I guess and see what happens. In the beginning I didn't realize fishing reels would become the focus. Any way thanks for stopping by!

[@ccol009]

@@CastFromTheHip The reason I asked is because my reel seat is bent on my 8 foot Ugly Stik Bigwater from hard casting my PENN BATTLE III 8000 HS (High Speed version) overhead when I cast and the force from me casting hard with that larger tank of a reel; the force has slightly bent the bottom reel seat. So I thought maybe you had the answer to my problem with your KZbin name “Cast From The Hip” I was kinda hoping you experienced the same problem but instead you have an answer to eliminate that by “Casting From The Hip.” That’s why I asked.

[@danieldonavan9622]

Is it made for salt water or fresh water

[@CastFromTheHip]

Saltwater, this thing is sealed well. All the screws to the housing assembly are sealed with waterproof washers. Its a tank. It crushes the freshwater all the same too. Thanks for stopping by!

[@joneddinger7098]

Good for saltwater?

[@CastFromTheHip]

Great for salt water. Just hit it with the garden hose spray after every use...WD40 once in a while. They just keep running. They are not sealed so you can't straight up neglect them after saltwater use. Thanks for stopping by!

[@WhoDaFuqIzDisGuy.]

The OG Shimano IX series has 0 bearings and has worked like a charm for years

[@CastFromTheHip]

Andrew, thanks for sharing. Yeah, I'm currently reviewing a Penn 704Z with one bearing...works great haha. I need to get a Shimano in the lineup..so many options out there! Take care and have a happy New Year.

[@ExplorewithWayne]

Lucky dog !

[@thomaskelly6010]

@@CastFromTheHip I have a Penn 710Z that has served me well for several DECADES! Recently the Bail assembly broke so I sent it to Penn for repairs. They not only repaired the Bail assembly but changed the washers oiled the reel and packed the reel with grease. If you were to look @ this reel. U would never believe how old it is. It looks nearly brand new. I did take good care of it. I've used it off boat, pier and beach and it just keeps going. With ONE BALL BEARING! BTW VG Video TKS

[@danieldonavan9622]

Nice reel FIRST

[@CastFromTheHip]

Thanks for stopping by boss!

[@Melodie_Info3]

You sure this rod can handle the king salmon in alaska??? There people saying this rod break easily

[@vaginal-sand-castle]

this guys bf is down there in diving gear putting fish on the line

[@jth858]

Even though you've caught more fish in a day than I have in the past yr, you may not want to spray wd40 on the line directly. It could cause it to become brittle and more importantly there's research about "bad Scents" (specifically petroleum based products) repelling fish.

[@CastFromTheHip]

You're probably 100% correct. My Penn Fierces are my beater/workhorse reels, I treat them like garbage. I do all the wrong things to them and they keep catching fish...haha that's what makes them such great reels. Funny you mention WD40, I've ran into a number of fishermen who swear by WD40 as an attractant. I've found that after a few casting cycles in saltwater, any trace WD40 is long gone. In any event thanks for stopping by and dropping a comment!

[@thewholls7176]

Hmmmmmm Don’t you find if you spray WD-40 on the reel like that afterwards the scent of the chemical contaminates the line and it might put the fish off …….??

[@CastFromTheHip]

All the old timers tell me they're attracted to the smell haha

[@mdkamru7910]

Size 4000

[@Tallnerdyguy]

Honestly i like my pfleuger presidents more... and they are cheaper

[@fishingthepeje7557]

The money that you save on the reel, spend it on the treatments for your arm! Penn is to heavy and no quality on detail!