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PENN · Spinning Reels
Penn Spinfisher VI Spinning Reel, Size 4500, Live Liner
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Options
- Item weight
- 1.2 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 6.81 x 5.59 x 3.62 inches
Quick take
A sealed saltwater spinning reel with long-cast spool design and 15-pound drag for reaching distant fish.
Best for
- Surf fishing for stripers and large drum
- Saltwater fishing from beaches and rocks
- Anglers who want distance and power
Skip if
- You fish freshwater
- You need a smaller reel for panfish
Strengths
- IPX5 sealed spool keeps salt and sand out
- Long-cast spool design lets line slip off with less resistance
- 15-pound drag and enhanced CNC gears handle large fish
Trade-offs
- Saltwater reel requires rinsing after each trip
- 3500 size is large and heavy for light fishing
- HT-100 drag system needs regular maintenance
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Reel size | 4500 |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Reel size | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Spinfisher VI Long Cast Spinning Reel, 3500 | Reel size:3500 | Suits:— |
| Penn Spinfisher VI Spinning Reel, Size 3500 | Reel size:3500 | Suits:— |
| Penn Spinfisher VI Spinning Reel, Size 4500, Live Liner | Reel size:4500 | Suits:— |
| Penn Spinfisher VI Spinning Reel, Size 6500, Long Cast | Reel size:6500 | Suits:— |
| Penn Spinfisher VI Spinning Reel, Size 7500, Long Cast | Reel size:7500 | Suits:— |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2500, 3500 | Mid sizes for bass and walleye on light to medium line. |
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| 4500, 5500This one | Larger sizes for heavier line, pike and inshore saltwater. |
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| 7500 | Big reels for surf, heavy line and offshore fish. |
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