Return to the Multiplier- Episode 3 - Penn 525 Mag4

This is the third in my series on going back to the Multiplier reel, in this one I test out the Penn 525 Mag 4. This was one of those days , when nothing seemed to go as planned, Crack offs, camera failure, rig failure, rod coaster failure. and very few fish caught. But the Penn reel did not let me down

[@colinguernseyguydunn639]

Cj I have a 525 mag4 its smooth as any thing love your old ziplexx rod, You make brilliant videos I watch em all the time

[@SEAFISHINGwithCJ]

Thanks 👍 Glad you like them, Im currently editing, my next it should be out soon.

[@SeaFishingWithPaul]

Hi CJ I see your trusted furry friend is helping you. Great video and when I first started using multipliers 40 odd years ago thought they were the devils handiwork and many birds nests later finally got the hang of them cheers Paul

[@SEAFISHINGwithCJ]

Yes he does a good job of keeping me warm 😊

[@user-ze4fc2gx3q]

C j I've only just started watching your videos so iam playing catch up I must say that your videos are fam dobby dose.👍

[@SEAFISHINGwithCJ]

I appreciate that

[@robertrobertson8644]

i like your channel. you don't just fish you teach as well. i haven't much idea of how to use a multiplier reel but i'm hoping i'll learn more over time.

[@SEAFISHINGwithCJ]

Thanks, and i prefer multipliers but they can be very unforgiving if you dont handle them correctly

[@edwardcameron4996]

Nice one CJ another great video

[@SEAFISHINGwithCJ]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@philipalbon3192]

Excellent

[@rogerdiogo6893]

PENN, the true American workhorse, a gift to the world, lol...

[@SEAFISHINGwithCJ]

Yeah love Penn reels and rods.

[@journeyintococo6996]

Thanks for the video, CJ. I recently bought the Fathom II DSCS for heavy ground. I like it, but do prefer the feel of the slightly smaller 6500 mag. I do like the 16-click mag brakes though. I'm teaching myself the pendulum cast, and it's going quite well. It's nice to have the option of longer casts.

[@SEAFISHINGwithCJ]

Im loving the Penn reels

[@kf8575]

I gave up on the smaller reels a while back now. Had a pair of akios shuttles that i brought to replace two original 6500 elites which went in the tackle box as spares. Then i brought a 515mag2 when they came out and have since sold the shuttles and abus, and treated myself to 2 Fathom 12SD Mags and a Fathom 15SD which doubles up as an uptide reel. Wouldnt go back to abu or akios reels at all. Cast just as well as a 6500 but so much more hardwearing on the retrieve. Bigger gears, more bearings, rigid one piece frame.

[@markymark3075]

Thanks!

[@SEAFISHINGwithCJ]

No problem!

[@dave1secondago]

im still on my penn 525 usa version i love it not keen on the new penn reels tbh

[@SEAFISHINGwithCJ]

Iv now got several Penn reels, Im loving all of them, even the new ones, I suppose time will tell if the new ones last like the old ones used to

[@kf8575]

Couple of friends went for the 525 mag 4. 1 of them had a couple of problems with it though. Something to do with gears and main input shaft moving and rubbing due to plastic bearings supporting part of the drive train, made with not so good tolerances. Glad i went for the Fathoms instead (have got no time for abu reels now) as i wanted reels that double up for uptiding so wanted a bit more hardwearing with nice big gears.

[@SEAFISHINGwithCJ]

I use my fathom the most, i love it, it is so consistant and smooth

[@bigpythons1983]

I Just bought me a casting special, my forst ever multiplier its fantastic i think im gonnq buy another one 😂

[@SEAFISHINGwithCJ]

Its my favourite reel too.

[@bigpythons1983]

@@SEAFISHINGwithCJ I was gonna get a 525 mag 4 but I think I'll get another casting special

[@darrenwall5439]

Fishing is great n all but the star of the show must be Billy Bob 💚💚

[@SEAFISHINGwithCJ]

He has more fans than me. 😆

[@pietrobellucci9856]

The reel is made in China ?

[@SEAFISHINGwithCJ]

Isnt everything?