Penn SLAMMER IV DX: What makes this reel SPECIAL?

#Fishing #Outdoors #Saltwater
The elusive Slammer IV DX is out in the wild. In the this video we cover Penn's upgrades to an already fantastic reel.
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[@Jritchey1211]

Excellent video, man 👍

[@MeyasCoins]

Thanks. for the. video. I really enjoyed the content. Nice reel.

[@andrewhardcastle7982]

NowI know! Thanks a lot really helped

[@danielcalabrese1100]

I lost a 100# snook and I can’t help but think of I just had one more sealed bearing installed in my thumb I would’ve landed that beast!

[@CastFromTheHip]

One more sealed bearing definitely would've landed that snook. Though a 100Lb snook....thats a lot of fish for any rig haha.

[@carterammond3785]

100 lb snook my ass

[@stripervince1]

World record snook was 53 pounds. Nice try tho

[@nickkozbiel8369]

Fantastic intro

[@rickb4915]

Thanks for the review, your sarcasm and wit are entertaining :) You sold me on the slammer, I am one who can't or would not be able to tell the difference between the 2, plus I like the black and gold color better LOL

[@salvagetech8042]

your videos should have a lot more views great video

[@aesthetics808]

I think the washer material difference might have to do with the softer material acting as a thrust bushing. If it was brass on brass or steel on steel there might be a welding or oxidation issue.

[@werftv4580]

ah, the slammer.. good reels for sure

[@gdgiannini]

Hahaha killing that intro

[@CastFromTheHip]

haha thanks boss!

[@aco2518]

It is possible that Penn could have placed a wide needle bearing in there. Would certainly be an upgrade.

[@royschwartz3422]

Thank you for your detailed videos. I am a Slammer guuy through and through with III's and IV's and 3 DX's -I have been looking at the authority 4500HS and wondering if you have thoughts on the HS v regular?

[@vaginal-sand-castle]

i got a 2500dx here in Australia , now I can't bring myself to use it , so I bought a spinfisher vi 2500

[@sunshinecycling]

I was lucky enough to play around with the DX line at my local shop. I couldn't tell a difference between the DX and non-DX at all while playing with them in a shop. I doubt I could tell a difference in use either. You have to be buying it for knowledge that the stainless steel gears are "better" and the extra bearing helps somehow....or just looks. But I did like the lower end of the drag. My Slammer III 4500 on the low end is a bit stiff.

[@CastFromTheHip]

Agree on all, you nailed it. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your insight, glad you were able to put hands on one. Yeah I think 9.9 out of 10 folks would never know the difference between the two.

[@jabarihunt5856]

I love the nod to Garand Thumb! I have a Battle III DX 5000 that I'm probably going to give to my son. I'm thinking of replacing it with the Slammer IV DX. Thanks for the review!

[@CastFromTheHip]

Haha thanks, GT is the GOAT. Good choice! The Battles really are fantastic.

[@justinroca2164]

I thought the same thing !! 😂😂😂

[@maasai-]

a man who knows more than he talks , straight to the subject , great review as always Q if ur time miight allows , lately i was playing with my two reels shimano stella 6000hgc n penn authority 4500 handle power knob , i noticed the shimano power knob would run alot longer than that of authority , which i relate it to bbs tighter seals of authority ! i hope to have it confirmed by you.

[@CastFromTheHip]

The authority has a ridiculous amount of seals and is likely dragging down the smoothness/increasing the friction. Haha it has so many small seals, it concerns me for the long haul.

[@demetriustrahan]

First of thank you for the information that you put out jere. It truly is helpful. In your honest opinion opinion. I am a Penn man all the way. I have 4 4500 HS Authority, and kove them. But I wanted to expand my arsenal with the SLammer IV. I have 4 Slammer III, and 57 of the old Slammmer the original that only had 5 and 6 bearings. Do you think that the Slammer IV DX is a good choice? As I love the 3.

[@CastFromTheHip]

Thanks for stopping by and glad to hear the info is helpful! I think you can’t go wrong with the Slammer 4. The 4DX is slightly more durable in theory. If you run a charter boat, the DX may give you a longer service life. However, for the average Joe, the regular Slammer 4 is all you need.

[@user-uy8iw9kt2z]

بكرات ممتازه جدا جدا 😍😍👈🔔

[@jtoker9758]

Can you make sure to do a gear teeth review 2 or so years from now on these? You know for science.

[@CastFromTheHip]

That would be awesome.

[@ronmb81]

1:44 I wouldn't reply to a question that ends with 'yo' as well 😆

[@CastFromTheHip]

Right?! Haha the real email was professional, I swear. Thanks for stopping by.

[@eves08109]

I think I wouldn't even consider getting the Authority 8500 HS if this DX was all metal body and came in a high speed model.

[@CastFromTheHip]

Yeah, really no need at all going beyond the Slammers. Even the slammers are excessive. The Battles and Spinfishers are incredible reels.

[@eves08109]

Yes the Battle 3 was a big upgrade compared to the Battle 2 starting with the line lay. My Spin Fisher V is still working great but I wish it had a brass main gear like the SF VI however the V's drag system is better. Despite having a zinc main gear it is holding up pretty well in my V.

[@chuckfinley3152]

I would take the battle iii dx over the regular since it has a brass gears over the aluminum

[@piercel.6515]

So how the gear wearing after 1 year? Still in good shape? Thanks

[@claudiagamino6499]

I landed a 86 pound stingray from shore on my penn battle 3 dx 8000

[@dalesmoocher6861]

Hi Guy's help req'd... one of those req'd features google won't find.... I am fishing for Sea Bass from a high cliff 100 meters (110 yards) with no access down... I gotta reel them all the way up, dead weight n all. I know most reels will reel up the fish but here's the deal... when reeling in water and reeling a dead weight (2- 2.5kg - 4lb)... that's a whole different league of power, smoothness and build quality. Kinda the ultimate test of a reel quality you could say. I am hoping some of you Guy's know which reels stand out for this? An open faced reel weighing around 485-500grams (1pound or just over) to match my rod and allow other uses. Thank You Guy's in advance.

[@user-gi6jn8jh3i]

How can I order the line roller bearing for a slammer 4500dx? what size is it?

[@LiveLinerFishing]

man i wish they offered the dx in the 10500 size

[@CastFromTheHip]

That would be a beast of a reel!

[@mago4464]

Which one will be better for Salmon fishing rivers rod up to 100 gram lures up to 40 gr compered with daiwa bg mq thanks

[@CastFromTheHip]

Hard to beat a 3500 for salmon. I personally use 4500, but a tad overkill.

[@peteruveges1976]

Do you know if the bail arm is metal or plastic?

[@CastFromTheHip]

Just took a knife to both bail arms...the one with the line roller appears to be plastic and the smaller one is metal. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a great question!

[@peteruveges1976]

@@CastFromTheHip thank you for the great video.

[@peteruveges1976]

How are the gears on the DX today? Still smooth or worn out?

[@CastFromTheHip]

Still smooth

[@elijahbl5745]

What size do you recommend for bigger pier fish?

[@CastFromTheHip]

I think a 5500 would be a good pier fishing rig for bigger fish. Maybe 6500 if you’re picking fights with big snook, king macks, tarpon or wahoo.

[@CastFromTheHip]

For grouper or big snook near structures, I’d go for 8500 with max combat drag set.

[@markgrotto7852]

I have the 2500 standard slammer with 15 lb braid and it’s notorious for making wind knots. I have Shimanos too and they NEVER have wind knots. I love the concept that Penn has but it does not seem to work.

[@ioijiopjkiopjkp]

Too much line on the spool, remove some line and see how that goes.

[@markgrotto7852]

@@ioijiopjkiopjkp thanks. I tried that. 40 lb line worked though.

[@vsonic86]

I have Penn slammer 3 5500 and it has line roller bearing issue. What do I do to get it change?

[@CastFromTheHip]

I use mystic parts.com, just go to google and enter mystic reel parts. Select PennParts in the upper left and search the slammer 3 5500, they have diagrams and part numbers. Thanks for stopping by!

[@RipMK747]

too much grease on the gears will increase resistance and thus the reel wont be butter smooth anymore

[@noahwilliams2648]

Stop watching videos and go fish! Now you have me. I'll talk when I get back.

[@CastFromTheHip]

Haha thanks for stopping by! Catch anything?

[@LiveLinerFishing]

nothing makes this reel special now that the penn authority is comming out lolz

[@CastFromTheHip]

They just keep upping the game.

[@eves08109]

Well I think this DX body is all aluminum and the Authority is all metal.

[@Jessica37323]

Authority body is aluminum too. No difference

[@C_Alcock]

@@eves08109 because aluminum isn't metal