Penn Spinfisher VI Spinning Fishing Reel - Gear Ratio: 4.2:1 - Reel Size: 9500

The 4500 has definitely become one of my very reels over the past few months. I've used it for surf fishing and pier fishing here in Florida and it has taken a lot of abuse. Been dunked a few times and still going smooth. Definitely recommend considering I broke two reels this week (purchased around the same time) that have been under similar abuse.

I have been using the “4500 bail less” for 2 years. It has quality parts, smooth retrieval and a great drag. In most respects it’s a wonderful reel. However it has a major flaw, the rotor frequently spins when casting allowing the line to catch. So there is no advantage over having a bailed version. I have fished other bail less reels without this problem. Several fixes were attempted, but nothing worked. Hopefully the VII model will address and resolve this problem.

They where all too large. I really hope you make a 2000 model for us 4lb ultra lite guys. I have landed 30" Walleyes on 4lb mono. 2500's will work fine on some of my heavier rods though.

This is trully the best reel for any type of salt water fishing style. Bottom fishing, medium speed casting and slow jigging. I made it a special custom and performance by marine coating double protection and adjust with customized metal power handle ball.

I own over a dozen Penn reels of different types. I thought to try two of the spinfisher VI 2500s. They worked fine on small perch etc. but the gears started causing issues in both after using one day on 2 to 4 lb trout.

As Professional Sportfishing captains, we need to rely on our tackle. For the last 39 years, PENN has been the only system allowed on the vessels I manage and fish. The owners have relied on my outfitting their vessel with the finest equipment and PENN has never let me down. Highly recommend Spinfisher VI 7500.

My local tackle store got this in my mistake = my good fortune! The 60lbs of drag and fast retrieve rate make this a monster reel. More that what you need. Awesome build.

Bought the reel about 6 months ago. Haven't fished with it to much and I was out casting for awhile and the reel locked up. I haven't had it that long so I wondered why. There was Salt build all over the gears and inside. I usually do maintenance but not that far because I thought penn sealed there reels nicely. This particular one wasn't must have been defective. The gears were alit worse but I cleaned them a bit before the photo.

Im Indonesian angler. Im buy 1 year ago. Every weekend Im using this reel for galatama competitions cat fish or crab with average weight 3lbs - 12lbs / fish. Amazing very powerfull and still

I bought this last year and I love it. I shark fish a lot and it handles it really good. It also has a good line capacity. Is really affordable considering I am a kid buying it with my own money.

I have 4500 and 3500 models. They work flawlessly, have caught multiple fish, off the east coast of Florida, on the 4500. The 3500 will be great once I respool it. Apparently the folks at Strike Zone need to up their spooling game. As 2 out of 20 total reels, the Penn reels are pretty fantastic. I have always been a Shimano guy, have tried Diawa and Garcia. The Spinfisher VI is smooth, and powerful.

I bought 2 of these for big game fish and for the price this reel is incredible . Huge sspool holding a tonn of line heavy dtag capacity . Built tough. I use penn reels every time

Bought an SSV4500 a couple of years ago and had to send it back for repairs. Other problems popped up last fall and sent it back. Penn replaced the entire reel for free. Way to go.

I have two 6500SSVI along with a dozen SSVs that I use to teach surf fishing. These reels are truly surf fishing tanks! Wading in the surf, getting completely submerged by waves. And will still have smooth drag function and reels smooth.

Only need 3 words to describe the Spinfisher - 'smooth as silk'

I am writing this letter to say thank you. About three years ago I purchased the Penn Spinfisher VI 4500BLS and it has been a very nice addition to my surfcasting arsenal. The Slammer 3 also has been great as well, but I really was hoping that there would be a bailess version. After using them season upon season I want to start this letter off by thanking your company, but also asking for our voices in the surf to be heard. I have been fishing the surf on the east coast for over 30 years. In that time I have owned three 704’s and two 706’s and they handled most of my surf fishing from the 90’s through the early 2000’s. In the past ten years I had to move away from Penn reels because the 704 and 706 did not handle braid as well as a Van Staal reels. However, with the advancements made in the Slammer 3 and Spinfisher VI, I was really pleased and there has been some call back for a new and improved 704 and 706 across Stripers Online and the Surf Rats Ball forums. While picking up a reel after having it serviced at a local shop, me and a few other customers all began to reminisce about our days with Penn reels. The one thing we all keep saying is “we wish we had sealed versions of the 704 and 706 that handled braid.” Customers like us have a need for a fully or semi sealed reel and do not always want to purchase Van Staal. I know from experience that if I could use my 704 or 706 while wetsuiting boulder fields in pounding surf that I would, but the advancements made by the Slammer 3 means that I would rather have that reel with me in those conditions. As great as the Slammer 3 is, there is a nostalgia for the non-skirted reel design of the 704 and 706, which is very attractive to us as surfcasters. I am not sure what it is, but maybe because most of us grew up with them we gravitated towards that looks – and ultimately given the choice of buying a new Slammer 3 or a used Van Staal, many of us of will purchase the Van Staal because it has the look of the old Penn Z series. I am writing this letter not to criticize in any way, but to see if there is any chance at all of an updated sealed or semi sealed 704 and 706 hitting the market. If those two models could be re-made with; an IPX of 6 or better (like the Slammer 3), improved line wrap (so it handles braid as well as the Slammer or Spinfisher VI) and come in bailess options for both sizes Penn would have a solid hold on the market again. While I know we as surfcasters are a small minority and not a huge market, but there is no reason why Van Staal should be eating your lunch. The success of the Tsunami SaltX, the advent of Visser reels, as well as the success of the Slammer 3 should be indicators of that surfcasters are still a viable market – and we want something from Penn in the price range of $250 - $500 that can suit our needs for fishing and have the look and feel we gravitated to. I really wish I could be part of making that happen as I just really have an affinity for my old Penn reels and want them to able to keep up with my fishing. I am not sure if anyone from Penn is interested in working with me on this, I am not expecting anything really, but I have been an angler who has used your product for thirty years and with over twenty years just dedicated to the surf as it is my number one passion in life I feel my feedback may be valuable. Thank you for reading this. I hope that someday I can sell all my Van Staals and have Penn reels back in service with me keeping up with my fishing as I wetsuit boulders in pursuit of big bass.

I got this about 2 years ago. They are reliable and great for the fight. It was the perfect gift for my older brother, we have been using spinfisher for 4 generations.

Had a problem with the anti reverse on my 20 yr old Plus Spinfisher V 5500 reel. Sent it to Penn for repairs. ( they do a terrific job bringing my 20- 30 yr old reels back to life) This time though Penn informed me they dont have that part. I could search for one or take my reel to some shop that may have one. OR they would offer me a HUGE CHUNK of CHANGE off the purchase of their New Sealed Spinfisher VI 5500 Spinning Reel. I couldn't resist. Beautiful well made reel. Smooth! Im sure this Reel will serve me as well or better then my previous 5500 V. I still have Penn Reels that I purchase in the Late 1970's and 1980's. Great Company. Great Fishing Equipment.

I bought my reel 2 months ago. It lives up to my expectations. I'm a hardcore bank fisherman. So it's already been through the fire. No need to look no further guy.

I have always been a Penn customer so when the Spinfisher 6 2500 came out, I bought the first one available at my local tackle shop. I only use 10lb monoifilament because I like to really set the hook hard and this reel holds plenty of line and has a fantastic drag system. I have landed huge specks as well as bull redfish and an occasional giant black drum. Nothing better on the market in the price range. IT'S WORTH EVERY PENNY!