Penn Pursuit 3 2500 Review

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Penn Pursuit 3 2500 review, it's not an extensive technical review. Just my opinion and experience with it. The Penn Fierce 3 and Battle 2 are great reels also. We aren’t doing a vs video, just what we think of the Pursuit 3’s bang for its buck. It has the same smooth HT-100 drag system as the entire Penn spinning reek line up including the Spinfisher VI.
Capacity- 10lb drag and 160yds of 20lb braid
It’s paired with a 6’6” MH GX2 Ugly Stik. Kim didn’t like the foam grips so we added the yellow tube shrink wrap grips.
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[@Cloudsurfer181]

I actually have a pursuit 8k that I use for sharks and after multiple failures I had to switch away from the kastking extremus 50lb that I had on there to a name brand braid but I have no complaints and this is from someone in the Tampa area, I’ve nearly been spooled by sharks before, dunked the reel a few times, had it pulled out of the sand spike and across the beach through the sand and it’s still almost as smooth as when I got it

[@josepholinger130]

I just recently purchased the 6000 pursuit 8’ combo and only used once love it so far I have few different peen reels in various sizes and brands love the quality from penn

[@SaltyStrikes]

Joseph Olinger ... hard to beat for the price. My nephew just dropped a Pursuit III 4000 in the water Saturday. Luckily he was able to grab the line but the bail was open so he had to pull all the line in before the reel would come up. I brought it home and re-greased it 🤞🤞 time will tell how it holds up. The video of him dropping will be coming out soon.

[@josepholinger130]

Salty Strikes i recently bought the pursuit 3 because of the drag system in the spinfisher 5 6500 and battle 2 3000 have few pierce 3 1000 and 6000 definitely worth the purchase I’m looking at picking up a 3000 or 4000 next in pursuit 3

[@happygear]

@@SaltyStrikes was the video already up about the reel fell off?

[@SaltyStrikes]

@@happygear here wear he drops it.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYStlXWIbcdgfKs and here is when it finally dies kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGaymWd7rd1niJY

[@Niamhcotts]

Wow! I have one on the way and I don't need to worry about anything here in the UK. Great vid sir and so glad I picked this reel.

[@SaltyStrikes]

👊💥

[@chanchan7108]

Was rooting for you to get that shark man!! Good stuff got the 2500 also. Good lil reel for kayak fishing for me.

[@SaltyStrikes]

koeun chan most of those we got to the boat expect where she got spooled. I just didn’t want the video to drone on to long. Most of the other videos have the full catches to watch. Kim loves that reel, I got it because she was complaining the 4000 was to heavy. It certainly didn’t let us down.

[@chepachii]

Great vid bro, I just purchased the 8000 going to use it for big fish here in Australia from the beach. Can't wait to use it.

[@SaltyStrikes]

James Calley ... thanks, good luck 🍀 and don’t for get to take your 🎥 👍. What are you targeting with the 8000?

[@chepachii]

@@SaltyStrikes Hi mate, I will be targeting a fish we call Mulloway, similar to your red drum, same family I am led to believe, the grow to 90lbs or so. Its every surf fisherman's dream to catch a 50lb + specimen. Also Australian salmon, not a true salmon but a salt water species similar to your bluefish. We get big hard running eagle rays, plenty of sharks. In fact the spot I fish gets plenty of them this time of year, from manageable ones to down right unstoppable monsters. Looking forward to testing the reel out, am also going to get a 6000.have several different rods but my favourite is a blank from the states, an old school sabre 10 foot 540 awesome rod.I have no go pro or the like but am planning on starting up my own channel, any tips as to what cameras you use and editing software etc would be choice, cheers.

[@jimmyrecard6021]

@@chepachii Jewfish are in a different family than red drum.

[@SaltyStrikes]

.... jewfish in the Western hemisphere are known as goliath grouper, jewfish in the eastern hemisphere are known as Mulloway which are genus Argyrosomus which is fish in the drum family

[@jimmyrecard6021]

@@SaltyStrikes My bad, I always thought they were different.

[@Meditation409]

They are very good reels....built strong and smooth drags! ❤️

[@SaltyStrikes]

… same drag that’s in the Battle 3 and Spinfisher VI 👍

[@HanginOffThaReel]

I just found my old penn pursuit 3 2500 which i thought I lost - one of my first good quality reels - and even after buying $200-$300 reels, i still LOVE the feel of the pursuit mate. Small, tough and smooth. What more could you want brotha? Haha. Great vid. Take care bro!

[@SaltyStrikes]

Pursuit 3 are great, I’ve had a couple of tbe Pursuit 4 break on me, I don’t know what they did differently but the Pursuit 3 are way better than the Pursuit 4’s.

[@HanginOffThaReel]

@SaltyStrikes Sad to say, might be one of those, new = lower quality cases. PENN might be stinging out on the production in order to be more profitable? Hopefully that's not the case and it's just the pursuit due to a design flaw or something. Awesome that you tried them man. Thanks for the feedback. Will pick up more pursuit III's, not 4's 🤙

[@HanginOffThaReel]

Ps. Subscribed 👊

[@712criminal]

Winner shark do do do do.. what a fight!!! Buying this reel!!!

[@SaltyStrikes]

712criminal 👍 Penn has definitely stepped up there game on the Pursuit

[@jayjohnson9668]

The Penn 2500 is a great reel for inshore trout reds snook etc... But not near enough for sharks and rays they will spool u or break u off every time!! Gotta go with at least 4000 and up for them.

[@SaltyStrikes]

jay johnson agreed as shown in the video where it did get spooled and it has its limitations, but the point is that it was pushes beyond its limits more than a few times and survived and still functions properly. She has a 4000 but prefers the 2500, you can lead a horse to water ...... 🤷‍♂️

[@jayjohnson9668]

Yea I have a 3000 and another 6000 too and I can relate to her as the 3000 is easier to throw but sometimes u need that extra beef and line capacity to battle the bigger toothier boys but can certainly see why she likes the lighter 2500. Great reels tho!!!!👍👍

[@russellpsi]

Great display! I recently picked up 2500 and 3000

[@jayjohnson9668]

Russellpsi yea Man U r gonna really like both of those reels. Just remember to rinse em down after every time they r in salt and they will last u yrs to come!!😎

[@kenaaronbabbit9987]

I have this reel but i should normally use a heavier setup there right ?

[@SaltyStrikes]

Just depends what your fishing for. 2500 is plenty for snapper, Mackerel, Trout, etc. if your fishing for Tarpon or Sharks I would be using a 5000 or bigger.

[@ruletas_ruletero5624]

Que hermoso sonido hace ese carretito. Música para los oídos

[@SaltyStrikes]

ciertamente estaba impresionado

[@jimking2299]

I just got one, hoping it would handle muskie and big pike. Looks like it will. Thanks for a great video.

[@SaltyStrikes]

Pretty good bang for the buck, Penn needs to start giving me commission 😂😂😂.... let me know how it does for ya.

[@jimking2299]

@@SaltyStrikes I'm in the land of ice and snow, so it'll be a while. My son bought one last summer and loved it for the big toothy critters and the stubborn bass in the grass.

[@ericgong1793]

What's the difference between the 2500 and the 3000? I'm considering putting it on an ugly stik 6'6" medium rod that I have. I was thinking about using it as a back up all around rod for maybe pier fishing, inshore or as a charter boat rod in the bay or ocean(about 70 feet). I'm up in NY and already have a 4000 reel size.

[@SaltyStrikes]

... I think there’s about 3 lbs of drag difference and hold about 20-30 yards of braid. I wouldn’t use it for an ocean reel, probably inshore only. It reel depends what your fishing for but most thinks in the ocean will spool that 13lbs of drag. We don’t fish up north but down here you pretty much need 5000 or higher offshore. I know you guys got some big Strippers up there 👏👏👍. Inshore for snapper, trout, flounder, sheepshead, Mackerel and all that jazz the 3000 is perfect.

[@ericgong1793]

@@SaltyStrikes yeah I was thinking snapper, fluke(flounder).Somewhere along those lines. Could I get away with the 2500? maybe 15 or 20 lb test line?

[@SaltyStrikes]

@@ericgong1793 ... inshore you probably would be fine, if you watched the video you’ve seen Kim pull in some whoppers with that 2500, but also got spoiled a few times. I would keep it at least 20lb test.

[@justinsollitto7331]

I just bought the penn pursuit 3 4000 reel and putting it on gx2 rod what line would you recommend

[@SaltyStrikes]

Justin Sollitto ... depends on your intended use, we use 30lb power pro, for most of our fish finder rig set up inshore and 20lb for rods set up for throwing lures.

[@waynetwyman7907]

Can You use it for freshwater bass fishing.?

[@SaltyStrikes]

… I haven’t freshwater fished in over 20 years probably but I imagine it would be perfect for that.

[@daengmad1487]

Tell me please for what line size is suitable for reel 2500 pursuit iii? For 150m length, Is 1.2 line or 1.5 which one is the best?

[@SaltyStrikes]

daeng mad ... what kind of fishing you plan on doing, fishing around structure, flats, throwing lures, etc... and what fish are you targeting? A safe bet would be 20lb test.

[@daengmad1487]

Salty Strikes I will apply all the fishing techniques you mentioned below and I am targeting red snappers, grouper, mangrove Jack and squid. Many thanks for your suggestion

[@SaltyStrikes]

daeng mad ... here’s our typical set up for inshore fishing and why we do the line the way we do. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4Sbq6WPqbVqZ5Y

[@JettyLife23]

Don't forget one of the benefits of a spinning reel is that you can add drag with your hand by just grabbing the spool. Sucks to get spooled like that while tightening the drag down. Just grab the spool.

[@NYSeaNile]

Where did you find a gx2 with cork ???

[@SaltyStrikes]

Air God it’s heat shrink tube wrap, she wanted a yellow set up and She’s not a big fan of foam grips.

[@604rioso]

That bridge is brutal...

[@jaxspeeddemon]

Good light tackle for the price, game was just too big that day.

[@SaltyStrikes]

jaxspeeddemon ... definitely not the target species, I just picked examples of it unexpectedly being pushed to the max without catastrophic reel failure.

[@bigguy83freedomfirearmsfis94]

Would this work on St.Corix Rod 7’0?

[@SaltyStrikes]

Absolutely 😁👍

[@xxgulaggodxx885]

How's the casting distance?

[@SaltyStrikes]

Charles Robinson ... just as good as a Fierce, Battle or Spinfisher 👍

[@wolfpacak47]

what's the difference between a 2500 and a 4000? thier same price 29.00 on Amazon .I'm just gonna use it for fresh water bass fishing maybe catfish ..with a 20lb braid line which reel should I get ..I'm using a ugly stick gx2 6.6 med rod.. thanks

[@SaltyStrikes]

wolfpacak47 ...2500 is plenty for Bass fishing, 10lb drag and 160 yards of 20lb braid, 4000 would be over kill. 4000 has 15lb drag and hold 260 yards of 20lb Braid. The 2500 is light weight enough you can throw lures all day. I don’t do any fresh water fishing but I would recommend the 2500.

[@wolfpacak47]

@@SaltyStrikes hey thanks so.much one more question Iol should I get the 2500 wraith or the 2500 Penn pursuit 3 ?? what's the difference other than 10 bucks ?

[@SaltyStrikes]

wolfpacak47 ... the most important difference is the HT-100 carbon fiber drag in the Pursuit 3 and not the Wrath.

[@wolfpacak47]

@@SaltyStrikes ok hey thanks so much for the advise really appreate it God bless !

[@SaltyStrikes]

wolfpacak47 ... anytime 👍, this is Kim using the same Pursuit 3 and Ugly Stik rod almost a year later, check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqLNqauHiLx5fKc

[@thomaspark3405]

I’m going to get a 4000 or 5000 for my 6”2 rod and I’m going to use it for my everything fishing so surf fishing peir fishing or fresh water fishing

[@SaltyStrikes]

Thomas Park ...4000 seems like the best all round size for inshore, let me know how ya like em.

[@rososuroso6880]

Muantul bosque😍

[@kurtcer]

Pita shark eating all that braid up...p.s. your girlfriend is really cute

[@hectorconcepcion5777]

These reels are so popular now that they are going for $70 for the 3000 and up sizes.

[@SaltyStrikes]

… for the combo rod n reel? I still see the 3000-4000 for $39-$49. Ever since Covid all fishing equipment seem so be n short supply.

[@IAMGWH1]

@@SaltyStrikes Where at for that price?

[@SaltyStrikes]

@@IAMGWH1 …

[@SaltyStrikes]

@@IAMGWH1 amzn.to/379Tjb4

[@IAMGWH1]

@@SaltyStrikes Thanks!

[@rivalramayoga7061]

What line u use?

[@SaltyStrikes]

Rival Ramayoga ... lately we’ve been using KastKing Extremus Braid. Seems to go on sale on Amazon quite often. It’s rather new so we’ve been using a few months with no issue.

[@rivalramayoga7061]

@@SaltyStrikes i need 300 meters line on the spool what recommended size from u?

[@SaltyStrikes]

Rival Ramayoga ... what kind of fishing are you planning on doing and what are you targeting?

[@rivalramayoga7061]

@@SaltyStrikes medium size of snapers on Ultralight tackle..

[@SaltyStrikes]

Rival Ramayoga ... you’re going to have a hard time fitting 300m of anything on Ultralight tackle. You’d have to have at least a 4000 size reel or bigger. If your not fishing around structure 20lb braid should be fine. Here’s a quick video of what I typically use and why we use it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4Sbq6WPqbVqZ5Y

[@addisonrunge6760]

Baby need a fightin harness

[@SaltyStrikes]

Addison Runge ... yeah, I got her a rod butt cushion, she tries to tough it out though most of the time.

[@BrotherTay]

I think its bad fishing knowing you broke off twice on the bridge then you keep doing it leaving hooks in 🐟

[@SaltyStrikes]

... hooks rust and fall out, especially circle hooks which are designed to minimize gut and gill hooks by hooking in the corner of the mouth. When your fishing for Snapper and Mackerel you don’t use 80lb line and 10/0 hooks. By-catch is inevitable. These select clip were the exception not the rule. It’s just mean to highlight the Pursuits ability to take a surprise beating and keep on ticking.

[@BrotherTay]

@@SaltyStrikes yes that might be somewhat true after awhile they may rust... but still you think its ok to keep doing it over and over?

[@BrotherTay]

I've used circle hooks plenty and they don't always hook where you want them to you think it would live with its gullet hooked shut with a circle hook you pretty much have to pull through the rest on the way?

[@marcusplaysmusic]

you're hooking into stuff that is WAY too big for that reel, which is a bummer cause this review gave me basically no information. If you're hooking into big rays and sharks in that location you should be using at least a 5000 series reel with 50 lb test.. Why not hook into something small/medium sized to test a small/medium reel with 30 lb braid?

[@SaltyStrikes]

marcusthemammal ... this was not a tutorial on appropriate reel and line size for catching fish or else would have labeled it so. The catches in the video where the exception not the rule. This was just highlights of the worst case scenarios and the reel didn’t fail and still functioning perfectly even now almost a year later. Attesting to the quality of it. By-catches can’t be helped, it’s a part of fishing. You don’t completely change your setup for fishing for Snapper or Mackerel because one Ray or Shark comes along every now and again but I’m sure you know that. Thanks for the input 👍.

[@marcusplaysmusic]

@@SaltyStrikes fair enough. It just would have been ideal to see it perform in a snapper or mackerel catch too that's all

[@SaltyStrikes]

marcusthemammal ... all our other video highlight normal uses as you can see here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqLNqauHiLx5fKc this is the exact same rod and reel just recently and 11 months after that review video. Let me know what you think.

[@marcusplaysmusic]

@@SaltyStrikes yeah that's more what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@marcusplaysmusic]

@@SaltyStrikes were both of you using the pursuit 2500 in that vid?

[@BrotherTay]

Bro reverse the boat 💀

[@budjai9072]

Thats what happen when you fishing in the shark infested water they love easy meals.

[@SaltyStrikes]

... by catch sometimes can’t be avoided, it usually seemed to be the exception not the norm. Seems to be more Rays than Sharks, but plenty so Snapper, Mack’s, Blues, Grouper in the mix. Time of years seems to make a big difference too.