Spinfisher VI pre review update...First problem took me buy surprise. Still the best reel for the $

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[@brycephelps2189]

Only youtube fishing channel I trust when it comes to gear review and tactics!!!

[@Kaptainrdean]

He's not afraid to say everything that's bad either.

[@rontruocchio5744]

best videos on utube. i think taking a reel apart and explaining the thinking that went into it while spreading it's components on a table is the most complete and honest review offered.

[@thelabcoat9981]

Only reviews I’ve seen that aren’t bs and you actually know the reels inside and out!

[@laststoptohell5183]

Just put mine at 50° C in the oven for 30 min to soften the ball bearing grease, after that I just reel it for around 10 min, now everything runs smooth as you want. Just an idea for anybody who does not want to open the reel. Appreciate to have you on YT, thanks for your decent work. Greetings from Norway.

[@bart-b9497]

I remenbered this one comment and tried it out. I did it with a brandnew Spinfisher VI 2500, because it wasn´t as smooth as I wanted it to be. And it really helped! Thanks and greetings from Germany

[@TheTrudgingTech]

if a reel doesn't make a little noise, you don't use it enough!

[@JoeyB7615]

Really dig the style of your channel no BS just real world truth and sarcasm ..this industry needs more guys like you

[@patrickpalepoi9088]

Never a bad video man! I enjoy how thorough and how in depth you get. No B.S with your videos!

[@odysseasgalis]

Thanks for the review! Very educative videos and thanks to you, i can keep my reels longer!

[@ena-heraki-minio]

This channel is pure gold (pun intended). Greetings from Greece.

[@nebrellum6006]

Omg!! Again wonderful review and I’m excited that I follow both you and Josh. That PURPLE!!

[@506fishing8]

A friend of my landed a YFT from the rocks in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, with a Spin Fisher 3500!

[@TackleAdvisors]

BEAST!!!!!!

[@vinword1]

Thanks for always giving us your honest opinions on every product you review 👌🏽 keep the videos coming

[@john.j16]

Thanks for the review very informative. Glad I found your Chanel, I’ve been looking through your videos for the past week and learned a lot.

[@1FishinAddict]

Previous ssv had the exact same issue with that bearing. The new o-ring might’ve help a bit but it’s inevitable water will get in.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Yup it needs a true physical seal not something that relies on surface tension

[@joeparent5777]

Hands down best reviewer ever....love this channel!

[@ognjenradivojevic4802]

Nice review! Love your channel because you are always honest to your viewers!

[@newjerseyanglin5757]

You probably don’t remember me but I DMed you regarding freshwater baitcasters for beginners. Thank you for the help, my Daiwa Tatula is still going strong. Now I’m watching your videos for saltwater advice as well. Time to get some interflon. If TackleAdvisors uses it, you should be too! :)

[@TackleAdvisors]

Hey brotha! Awesome! FYI about that oil... I'm not recommending it just yet... Too early to tell honestly if it is good or bad. So far it works like I've hoped. Thanks man!

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

Good to hear, Tatula is on my wish list at well👍 Which model did you get? Watching this channel cost me money😜

[@atombomb8830]

Lock down drag and reel it under hot water in the sink. Usually works for me. Loosens up the salt..

[@VMykeV]

Convinced me for me first penn purchase. Thank you for your hard work with these highly detailed reviews.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Glad you enjoy them....penn kinda made me a believer with this reel too....I was very skeptical myself. If you buy via the amazon links or j and h links I get a 5% cut.... :)

[@jondavis4114]

Bought the diawa fuego after watching your video!! No complaints!! Very informative videos gave me the idea to open up my spinning reels to see which one was a complete Turd!!!

[@jondavis4114]

Turns out I’ve been buy crap for ages thanks for opening my eyes!!!

[@9788herb]

Great reviews your one of the only guys I trust on fishing tackle reviews!

[@TackleAdvisors]

Thanks William! Appreciate it!

[@dogshome7110]

I just bought a spinfisher on the back of your excellent reviews. I would have packed that bearing with red or blue grease though! The red stuff I use on bikes, motorbikes and cars is Silkolene RG2. It is very slippery and does not want to wash off.

[@bigpapamoose]

Great channel! I really enjoy the reviews and how you present them. Thank you

[@americanpatriot661]

My Penn slammer 4500 is doing the same thing. It was baptized in the surf and 2 days later sounded exactly like that. I was gonna replace the bearings but after watching the vid I'll clean and regrease the bering instead. Thx

[@bassbusters4566]

Thanks for your time and effort love your videos I've learned so much and stole some hacks from ya lol... love seeing your channel grow keep it up you definitely deserve the support

[@richardjones2811]

Returned a Penn Battle 3 2500 after using twice. Never dunked and it just seized up and started grinding.

[@AdrianKoterla]

Hi. I have a question for you. I bought the PENN spinfisher V 3500 reel and after pulling out of the box it goes quite hard and from what I saw in the other reviews it is much smoother. So is it normal that sometimes it goes harder and then it gets better or should i send it away for warranty Best regards :)

[@jadeolin8514]

Great review, always love how in depth and concise your vids are 😃

[@Mali-zw9ws]

As the winner is randomly picked ill just say good luck to everyone and that your giving the reel away is so cool

[@sidneysmith1970]

This is the best tackle and gear channel on youtube!!!!!!!

[@TackleAdvisors]

Thanks Sidney

[@forty-glocc]

Love my spinfisher VI.. I've been using spinfishers since 3rd gen. Ive had the 3rd 4th 5th and now 6 gen. I gotta say price wise the 4500 VI is about a 100$ cheaper then when the V was the newest one out. I remember paying around 270 for my SSV4500LL.. Now on Amazon for a SSVI4500BLS 129$. What I did with my SSV4500BLS is got the whole Slammer 3 4500 handle setup and thru it on the SSVI4500BLS and it looks so much nicer. I get tons of compliments. I know Bailless is usually for surf fishing but I've been using it off a dock because I bought it 2nd hand brand new in the box for 50$ so couldn't turn it down.

[@morganahmed6245]

So u mean that u can change the whole hadle of the spinfisher VI to slammer iii ??

[@JS-qb9eh]

Your videos are more educational than college

[@gabrielduarte3904]

if this is the best reel south of the saragosa, then were does the slammer 3 sits? is it better, equal, o inferior in some way to the saragosa

[@salmanpadia5162]

Also interested to know his thoughts on this

[@oldpop788]

Glad to see honest reviewer. I'm seriously considering getting one.

[@TackleAdvisors]

I hate shills!!! Prior to youtube I spent quite a bit of time exposing them on forums :) I think this is a winner!

[@oldpop788]

Tackle Advisors I enjoy and respect your opinion. It's helped me steer clear of potential poor buying decisions. Keep it up.

[@fishin2themax245]

Fascinating to watch how at ease you are doing this

[@jayyy3507]

Hi if you had to pick one btw Shimano Socorro vs Spinfisher VI for surf fishing which one would you pick? and why?

[@jefferyduran]

My drag system is either too tight or too loose... When fishing either the drag is too tight and I feel the fish is about to break something, I twist the knob a bit to loosen the drag and its too loose. Its hard to find balance and adjust. Is there a video breakdown on drag, concept, materials, cleaning comparing low end to high end etc... Cant wait till the Tackle Advisors Reel comes out ;P

[@bidhanjoshee4542]

Excellent video sir!! Did you experienced wobbly rotor and bail after some time of use with this reel? I've been using my spinfisher v 5500 for a year now and its rotor is wobbly and makes strange sound. don't feel like lure fishing with spinfishers

[@sayfesoof6155]

woo having a hard time choosing a reel for slow jigging. Im really happy that i found your channel. Good luck everyone for the giveaway.

[@jacobthao9361]

Always been a baitcaster guy, but now you have me interested.

[@ej82m]

Thanks for the great review. Very much considering it.

[@gavenlange2173]

Great video. I think I might pick one up myself. What size reel is it??

[@saltylawaia8958]

Penns are stepping there game up! Up till this year nothing was able to replace my spheros and Saragosa. Still the beasts in my arsenal and very hard to replace.

[@raulsouth1]

Great review had a few of the original v and they are going on 4 years with almost no cleanings and still going strong

[@singaporehikers]

Is the Spinfisher vi an upgrade to v? The v have the slammer drag and is sealed too

[@robsoutdoors1766]

This will definitely be my next buy just bought the BG 4500 5000 and 6000 now to get my next custom rods on the way to try out the SF6 have been taking alot ot for advice on reviews and everything thanks for what you do

[@joelcrawford3095]

thanks for all the work you do ive learned a lot

[@loader980]

Lube makes all the difference nice job!

[@sharksbob6360]

thanks for all of the info that you provide

[@georgebarcenas1]

Hello from 2019 (almost 2020) the price is still 160 😂

[@macsadventures377]

Awesome video! Always top notch info

[@rustyfishhookfishing4094]

Thanks for the vids. What is your quick take on the Penn clash?

[@NHseacoast]

Nice review! What's is the chemical used in Interflon is it a silicon?

[@beejaybabadilla4324]

Thanks for all your hard work.

[@vaginal-sand-castle]

don't like the look of the handle knob , but once U get one in hand it makes sense . still replaced it with a gomexus power handle though

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Ok already!! Nice oil and reel. But what about a link to buy your grease!! Teasing great video and info as usual!!

[@gscompton1965]

One of the main reasons i watch is the thruthfulness in every review .....Keep it up ...P.S gimme Quantum hotsauce !! .imo it works just wis h i could get a bigger volume of it ....LOL

[@nated6190]

Locking up is not a good sign. I dunked my BG and still working smoothly. Mind you I dropped the rod in the surf going after my second rod. It was sandy and washed afterwards but still works like new

[@TackleAdvisors]

It's back to like new again which was surprising.....normally once it sticks and gets raspy...no grease or oil fixes it.....but it's good now........I have a bg 4k right next to it now with the same issue....but not able to be brought back....and when i did the review on the bg...I had to replace that same bearing (went with a boca yellow seal) It's common to see issues with those bearings.

[@StephenGilmartinJr]

Great review. Anxious to get my hands on one of these.

[@pakde8002]

0:30 while it's not scuba rated Penn's reps are talking up the improved seal system with a IPX5 rating so in my opinion they're saying it's designed to be safe if dunked. I am wondering, now that the VI has been out a while, is it really better than the V series. Because those puppies are dirt cheap now. Is it worth it? Hopefully someone in 2020 sees this and replies.

[@theeverydayfisherman7906]

Love most of the penn products.

[@MrShawnmg]

As usual, great unbiased info

[@wpegg1987]

Thanks for the videos and reviews.

[@richardjones2811]

Are those top quality Bearings made from Chinesium?

[@gricko1213]

Great info as always. That will be my next reel to purchase to replace my penn battle1.

[@cearly1696]

Currently have a BG for my saltewater needs...seems like we have more optoins in the price range now. Too bad I dont get to use it as much as I want. Thanks for the review!

[@samak9196]

Would you buy the live liner In this series or Shimano’s Baitrunner? I have had two Thuunus’ dragged into the ocean off a dead stick and cleaning them up was painful. I’m thinking the VI’s seal may be a better choice in live lining reels. Your thoughts?

[@danvaca199]

I love both- but keep baitrunners off the beach I feel your pain same thing happened to twice.

[@TackleAdvisors]

I'm confident in the Spinfishers enough to recommend them..the new thunnus reels are good but not worth the $$$$ CI4 in a bait reel....not needed

[@TackleAdvisors]

it's worth mentioning the SSVI liveliners take minutes to clean...not the case with the shimano baitrunners

[@patrickspehnkouch2345]

I've got an oldschool baitrunner (4500B series), if you can find an old one on ebay and have it checked out and serviced, it'd be worth it. They're tanks, but yeah you might be better served by the new spinfisher 6. If you want a cheap dependable "baitrunner" drag possessing reel, I've really abused my okuma avenger abf-50, and it's performed very well. It's pretty light and very smooth.

[@theobrown444]

Yes these New Penn Spinfisher vi freezes up. I bought a 5500 Brand New and my first day out just on the beach away from splash and everything, the hande froose up on me and wouldn't turn. I was only throwing swim shads with my 9ft 1px Lamiglas. I came home, package it and send it straight back. I don't want another one.

[@chuck750ss8]

How well was the bearing lubed from the factory? Would packing this bearing with a high quality synthetic grease have prevented this?

[@seanmamaclay9554]

I've always been a shimano guy but after this review I'm convinced in buying a reel for myself an giving it a try! Who knows maybe i just might switch teams lol . Great review! 👌🏽

[@gbglass89]

Love your reviews keep them comming :)

[@starbuck8885]

Some guy on the boat landed a 25-30 lb bluefin on a 3500 size spinfisher. Must have been fun!

[@jesfishd1323]

Cool looking reel. Would you recommend it for surf fishing striper in California. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@forcedlx]

Love the work Scooby, I have the Saltiga BJ 200sh and been loving it.

[@patrickspehnkouch2345]

Do you recommend this over a Fuego LT or BG...for a $100-ish kayak reel to be used in 99% saltwater conditions? I was leaning towards another BG (love my 2500) but wanted lighter. The spinfisher VI is about 2oz heavier than a comparably sized fuego LT, which is a big difference for what I'll be using it for. BTW I loved the $100 reel comparison video, and all of your vids actually.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Well considering Elias V is sending he his second fuego lt that fully seized.....I'd say so. Those reels aren't rugged. In the saltater and sand exposure / resistiance department. The spinfisher is much better suited. But heavier. Thanks Patrick

[@patrickspehnkouch2345]

@@TackleAdvisors thank you! I guess 10.5oz isn't too heavy for a lot of casting/jigging...maybe I'll just go for a really lightweight rod, Fenwick hmg or mojo inshore maybe

[@rocknro1620]

I own a Penn Slammer III and Penn Battle II. I think the Spinfisher VI looks great; I may need to go for the live liner version...

[@mikegonzalez4469]

Love your vid's . Great fishing knowledge !!!

[@largemouthbass355]

My Exceler after less than a year sounds like that. Started off smooth and now is gummed up. I certainly haven’t put it through the salt.

[@dontan9051]

I Can't deny the quality and reliability of Japanese reels, just like thier cars..

[@jsauceda4515]

Hello Friend I have a question, what kind of grease do you recommend to grease my Spinning reel? Can I use marine grade grease?

[@bmatkinson1]

What is the stepped and tapered tool you spin the bearings on starting around 4:42? That looks like a handy little tool!

[@TackleAdvisors]

It's a bearing check tool. Look for the 4$ ones on ebay

[@victorsimonsen921]

great update as always .

[@jakeorr23]

I know you're super busy but I had a few questions regarding purging freshwater bearings on my way to tula's and Fuego's up to my zillion and STEEZ I also bought a bottle of ferrofluid but I'd rather use your opinion on how to clean bearings on daiwa products plus smooth non sticky grease for fress water, also the right bits for super tuning some of my lower grade daiwas, it's amazing what a few Shins on the knobs and bearings also on the knobs and share mean a little bit more underneath the pinion to avoid getting the slop in and out play from the handle, I wish I had a place to send you a picture of my workspace

[@jakeorr23]

PS daiwa make 500 size reels

[@ioijiopjkiopjkp]

I don't get what's so hard about putting a physical contacting seal under the spool like the Spheros and Saragossa has. It doesn't matter how much hydrophobic paint you use, salty air will still get in there. Also the handles on the Spinfishers are tiny and gives no cranking power, especially on the 6500 size. The Battle 3 and even the Pursuit 4 comes with big power handles, but the Spinfisher doesn't. I had to retrofit a Battle 3 6000 handle onto my SSVI6500 by removing the handle joint pins. My spinfisher feels like a completely different reel with a nice handle.

[@mikefromdicks3705]

Figured the roller bearing would be the thing to foul up first. Happened to my Spinfisher V when I dumped it in the Charleston harbor. But a quick clean and back to business.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Line rollers were already shot :) (but mine came that way)

[@mikefromdicks3705]

Quick question regarding the 4500 and 7500 long cast you have. Did you notice a difference in the smoothness when it came to the aluminum main gear compared to the brass one?

[@catgrv7164]

My Clash got geary pretty quick, stayed that way no matter how much i cleaned and greased it. Hopefully they stepped up their game since then!

[@peteruveges1976]

My spinfisher VI 4500 got really geary too. Penn crunchys!

[@laughlan22]

clipper oil works very well, temperature stable

[@dragonsplit]

Hello, Love your videos! Need your advise, I am looking for a Saltwater Reel combo (rod and line) for pretty much all type of fishing (surfing, casting, offshore, etc...) A good reel that I wouldn't be afraid of getting it wet in saltwater. So far with your videos, I thought that the PENN Spinfisher VI 5000 would be the best choice. I am new into this, so what would you suggest me? :) THANK YOU so much in advance :)

[@TackleAdvisors]

Hey bud. What's your target species and general location?

[@jeremywilson8381]

I have a question not related to this video Tackle Advisor. Have tried out the new diawa Tatula 100? If so, what is the deal with the very restricted tuning of the brake. It seems like whether I was throwing a 1/4 oz or a 3/4 oz the mag dial adjustments were literally the same. Other than this it's a solid reel. Thanks

[@TackleAdvisors]

hmmmmm that's interesting. it shouldn't if it's like all the others....I fish mine on 4 maybe max5.... once you hit 7 or above it should be very manageable and very restrictive.....major distance loss but great for tough conditions and learning.

[@shaifulafzan]

Sir my type of fishing is from shore / rock fishing can spinfisher vi take a heavy splash of sea water?? Im fishing grouper barracuda king mackerel gt range 5kg to 10kg if get lucky maybe 15 20kg fish. Spheros10k vs spinfisher vi 7500??= Or saragosa 10k vs spinfisher vi 7500. But saragosa more expensive. Really need pro opinion like you sir.

[@PartnerProAlliance]

Would you buy a new SpinFisher V or VI 3500 if you has a choice?

[@187pornifier]

I learned how to tare down a bait caster for watching your vids and love how you tell it like it is keep the vids coming

[@TackleAdvisors]

now you my friend have an interesting screen name lmao

[@DbaldetToShuffle]

Was thinking about getting one of the mid sized ones (around the 5k) for heavier surf stuff whenever I get to go to the sea. Used to have a Pursuit II which didn't survive for too long but that was solely my fault. I've actually always really liked some of the Penn stuff!

[@WhatsCrackin904]

I truly enjoy your content!!!

[@TheHound89]

Would you consider doing a review video on a penn fathom 25nldlh.

[@vanstaal6598]

Hey my name is Johnny, me and my dad are going on a rockfishing trip next month and he’s getting really old and he’s gathering all of his old friends around the us to do this trip. His birthday is 3 weeks away and I’m trying to get him a new rod and reel. If I get this reel it would go to him for his last fishing trip of his life. He loves purple 😂😂 so this would be the perfect reel for my old man .

[@teddylandefeld6380]

Still seems like a great reel. Def going to be buying a 4500 size for throwing live bait to snook, redfish, and tarpon...

[@TackleAdvisors]

Yup...sure is. Felt it was worth showing everything....because..nobody else will lol

[@johnCena-bp4pu]

very interesting might have to try that lube spray, great job my guy.

[@kayakandlandfishing2651]

When your fishing will you still hear that bearing sound because if you don’t even hear while fishing the reel what does it matter right

[@ronkelly7257]

Brand new out of the box never used and the reel does not wind level..Now what?

[@tomporgy1143]

ron kelly Lol 😂