PENN Pursuit 4(iv) 6000 out of the box review and tear down

I was very happy to see some new changes in the pursuit line of reels from penn. I've had the pursuit 2 in the past and they served me well. I'm waiting to see if the pursuit 4 will outshine the previous versions because so far it is looking promising.

[@chrismadeley1576]

thank you for a clear and clean review. great job👍

[@tackleaddictgy]

No problem my friend. Please don't forget to smash that subscribe button

[@javigonzalez7669]

I just got this reel from Walmart. Thanks for the review, just subscribed.

[@tackleaddictgy]

Thank you for the support my friend. Do enjoy and tight lines

[@Fishingaddict503]

Appreciate the tear down!

[@ryanharris6776]

Great review

[@RandhirRokade]

Nice review.thanks

[@sampsonjohannesrf1664]

Thnku for the explenation on this reel as i am in the process of getting one at the end of june 2022 Thnk you

[@tackleaddictgy]

And Thank you for the support my friend.

[@planet4allofus]

Hi , I have 2 PP 8000 IV , weight is 810 Gr about 29 ounces , heavy but not unreasonable based on the line capacity , 345 yards of 85 lbs braid. I found it heavy but compared it to Daiwa with the same line capacity and ended up about even. I may get some 6000 series to save some weight , as long as it holds about 300 yards of PE# 4 braid. Thanks for the info.

[@mukhtaarmuhammad7394]

Very informative...keep it up

[@tackleaddictgy]

Thank you for the support.

[@chrisb1032]

Hello great detail review. You stated that you had greased the reel. What type and name of grease did you use. Thanks.

[@tackleaddictgy]

In terms of grease I'm not brand specific. I went to a local shop and ask to see a few different type and I choose the 1 that isn't too thick but thick enough for fishing reel gears. There isn't no magic grease that will make your reel indestructible. But the right thickness will make your reel perform good. Too thick it will be sluggish and too thin it will wear faster. Hope I was of help. Please don't forget to subscribe

[@amirand10879]

I use several of these reels for deep sea mahi mahi fishing. Its used daily amd catches some heavy stong fish amd used by customers everyday amd it stands up well to deepsea challenges

[@tackleaddictgy]

They are great reels for the price. I really like how penn built this specific reel. Don't forget to smash that subscribe button for me. Tight lines

[@yajtramer6913]

My Penn pursuit 4 4000 failed in the roller bearing on the bail 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@jeffreybabino1411]

Hi I fish mostly bait on the bottom from piers and bridges in the bay great video thanks 🐟

[@tackleaddictgy]

Then this reel will be ideal for you. And thank you for the support. Please don't forget to subscribe and like.

[@jeffreybabino1411]

I definitely did thanks

[@zamSEG]

i wish they change the main gear to brass for the next update.

[@philbled]

Thanks for the review. There's not a whole lot about the upgrades of the IV.

[@tackleaddictgy]

And thank you for the support. I try to cover as much as I can in the video. Hope it provided some insight about the upgrades.

[@patrickharlow7724]

The important stuff is there, carbon drag and machine cut gears, a huge difference

[@MrAbdogt]

Thanks for your review…can I upgrade the line roller to ball bearing?

[@tackleaddictgy]

You can if you want to but having a ball bearing there with out being seal will get damage faster from the saltwater. I would recommend leaving it as it is.

[@laszlobacs9347]

Great review thanks for sharing. I'm considering buying this reel to pair it with my 11ft surf rod. I'll be mostly casting artificial lures. Which size would you recommend considering the weight? Thanks.

[@tackleaddictgy]

I'd go with a 4000 or 5000. Penn reels hold tons of line which is a plus.

[@laszlobacs9347]

@@tackleaddictgy You are right. I'll go with the 4000 for the fastest line retriev the gear ratio being 6.2-1. Thanks for the quick reply. Have a wonderful day.

[@tackleaddictgy]

No problem. Tight lines

[@davey9738]

You think this reel will be good for lure fishing too? I don’t have a lot to spend but want to get the best quality for the money. Nice video good information 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tackleaddictgy]

Most definitely brother. Like I mention the down side to this reel is the weight and in casting lures all day your arms will take a beating. But if you can manage that then sure. Its a really good reel.

[@daves485]

After using all my reels including my pursuit 4 reeling in crab snare’s which I understand is very hard on reels they become extremely rough. There’s plenty of grease on the main gear on the pursuit, I added more but it’s still just as rough. Should I replace the main gear or maybe one of the bearings?

[@tackleaddictgy]

Are you getting a gritty feeling when turning the handle?

[@daves485]

Not like sand but more like a worn gear or bearings, still useable but not like brand new smooth

[@tackleaddictgy]

Check bearing first. A bad bearing usually gives gritty feelings. Also don't over grease.

[@jamesstewart2560]

I liked my penn 4 until the pinion gear turned to dust with a fish on. Just got a Shimano Ultegra FC for $160. Love it. So insanely smooth.

[@tackleaddictgy]

Pinion gear or the main gear went out on the penn? And yeah shimano is a game changer

[@jamesstewart2560]

@@tackleaddictgy the pinion gear. The teeth or whatever you call them broke off. Couldn’t even turn it anymore and had to hand reel the fish in. I had the pursuit 3 for over a year and caught a lot of fish on it. I still have a 5000 size pursuit 4 for catfish but im not confident with it makes me nervous the gears will break too with a pb striper or catfish.

[@tackleaddictgy]

@@jamesstewart2560 I strongly feel the main gear will break before the pinion gear. The main gear is the silver one and is made of a cheap material. The pinion is made from bronze which is a stonger material. Ah well! hope you enjoying the shimano

[@Ace14720]

Hey my drag knob is wobbly and I don't know if it affects the strength or the durability for it( is there a part online for the Penn pursuit 4 6000?)

[@tackleaddictgy]

Yeah you can easily source a drag knob and replace it. And in terms of it affecting the strength #1 depends on the amount of wobble (because definitely a part inside the knob is either slack or damage) #2 if that's the case then it can loose tension under load.

[@Ace14720]

@@tackleaddictgy ok thx, I think I found a good replacement online

[@tackleaddictgy]

@@Ace14720 np problem at all. Tight lines.

[@davemojarra2666]

Youre a good public speaker.👍

[@robertabrams91]

Hi…. Im subscribed to your channel. Can i ask you if the penn pursuit line of reels flex

[@tackleaddictgy]

You're free to ask any question my friend. I haven't experienced any flex in mine. Its actually sturdy and stiff.

[@bobp4036]

I just tore down a Battle III 6000LE and there is so much that is similar here. I mean maybe 90% identical parts. Main gear of course is different. 6000 size had a brass CNC cut gear. Line holder in the spool and some other fit/finish stuff. Example: Battle III side plate had the black coating inside and this reel was bare metal. Not exactly stuff I’d call a deal breaker or much reason to step up for the price difference. Most everything else inside looks to be the same.

[@tackleaddictgy]

Exactly! Not much of a difference for the price jump. And this is a well capable reel and will get the job done. Thanks for the support

[@jeffreybabino8161]

With a sealed ball bearing reel you still have to lubricate that real correct I never had one like that before thank you

[@tackleaddictgy]

Yes my friend you still have to lubricate/ grease the reel still.

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Ok that's what I thought so the benefits of sealed ball bearings is to keep our the contamination thanks and merry Christmas 🎄

[@tackleaddictgy]

Correct! The seal will give the bearing some level of protection. Happy holiday to you and your family as well.

[@plushyplayer2346]

Would the main gears teeth break easily?

[@tackleaddictgy]

Honestly the main gear isn't the best quality but I've had penn with the same main gear held up for years. It basically comes down to how you take care of your equipment.

[@jamesdeoliveira1118]

What is differance between 6000 & 8000 reel, same model ?

[@tackleaddictgy]

The 2 major difference I see is the 8000 would be heavier and have more line capacity being a bigger reel. I previously used the 8000 and I'm much more happy with the 6000. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button.

[@aymanadel76]

the gear ratio and line capacity

[@wdhermann]

What Is the diameter of the spool in this reel?

[@tackleaddictgy]

As far as diameter goes I got no idea because I don't have the tool to measure. But I got around 350 yards of 40lb equivalent braid on there. (Don't hold me to it because I can't really remember the exact amount)

[@Fisherman417]

Would this reel be good for sturgeon fishing?

[@tackleaddictgy]

Would recommend something better. Like the penn spinfisher shimano saragosa etc. The 8k and up pursuit can get the job done but the reels I mention will give you way better years of service. Tight lines

[@Fisherman417]

@@tackleaddictgy thanks man appreciate the information 💯

[@tackleaddictgy]

@@Fisherman417 anytime brother

[@oscarrosario338]

how do i change the handle to the other side?

[@abrmx]

I want to know too

[@abrmx]

Nevermind, I have just do it

[@claymaker4579]

need clean some that grease out there! great video and not much different then battle III

[@tackleaddictgy]

Thank you my friend

[@claymaker4579]

@@tackleaddictgy do you normally use this much grease?

[@tackleaddictgy]

What color was the grease you saw in the video?

[@claymaker4579]

The blueish color all over the place?

[@tackleaddictgy]

The blue color is from the factory. When I reapply it was less I added.

[@ahmedoman2130]

What is petter III or IV ?

[@tackleaddictgy]

IV.

[@stanhunt8543]

Tackle advisors 2.0

[@tackleaddictgy]

Thank you for the support

[@fdsaffff]

when is the give away?

[@tackleaddictgy]

As soon as the channel hit 1500 subscribers I'll be giving the reel away. Also stay tuned for other giveaways in the future

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

1500 subs that will take ten years

[@fdsaffff]

@@jimcatanzaro7808 lol

[@tackleaddictgy]

@@jimcatanzaro7808 not true. It all depends on the interest in the content posted.

[@Birdyyyyyyyyy]

Still not there lol

[@alfonsoflores7548]

Those openings on the spool are saltwater collector, not good.

[@tackleaddictgy]

The cut out on the spools is for weight reduction

[@fernandochia9390]

Compre un Pursuit 3 hace 4 meses con todo respeto me salio malo malisimo se trabo de un solo no lo recomiendo le dab mantenimiento porque vivo en la costa norte Costa Rica

[@tackleaddictgy]

The pursuit 4 have some upgrade. I use mine for saltwater fishing and didn't have 1 issue to date.

[@Tommeertens24858]

No penn reels anymore , I had 2 penn atlantis reels , after a while the gears were grinding , and there was a lot off play on the handle , I was not alone whit this problem ! Piece off chinese junk ! I threw them in the garbage bin !

[@tackleaddictgy]

Everyone will have good and bad experiences with different brands my friend. At the end of the day it all comes down to how you take care of your gears. If you wanna switch I suggest when switching don't go for the lower end of the brand you're choosing. I always say "cheap things ain't good and good things ain't cheap" thanks for the comment and please don't forget to subscribe.

[@Tommeertens24858]

@@tackleaddictgy switched to daiwa certate , not any problem anymore !

[@tackleaddictgy]

Daiwa is great! Tight lines my friend