Penn Pursuit V Spinning Reel

I used this Penn 8000 Reel today at Texas City Dike, Texas. I take the drag off so the fish will not pull the rod in the ocean or break the pole, reel, or line. I have seen this happen. There are sharks in this waterway that are several hundred pounds. I caught 2 Monster Drum Fish. One fish ( 36" fish)on my old reel. The drag could not hold the fish. I had to pull it ashore by hand.However, a short time later. I caught another Monster Drum ( 24" fish, see pictures) on the new Penn 8000 reel. I forgot to set the drag in the excitement. However, the Penn 8000 brought the fish in, and I was able to pull the fish up without a net (since the first fish broke my net).Some have complained and returned this product because "it was loose." I was going to buy this reel a few years ago at a local Fish and Boat store. It was approximately $150. However, you had to state whether you are left-handed or right-handed. I think all these reels are "right-handed ( since the majority of people are right-handed). When you try to attach the handle on the left-hand side, it is very loose and does not crank the line spool. The manufacturer may have an adapter for left -handed people.I highly recommend this product.

Great saltwater reel for the price

Very good and sturdy for lakes and rivers, they're perfect for a good day's work, I like them a lot

Durable, ample line capacity, smooth drive/reeling, good value for money.

Excelente

I love Penn reels, they are my favorite. Let me share my experience with this particular product.Bought the 1st reel back in July and after a long time waiting for it, it finally arrived. As my many other Penn reels, this one stood the battles i put it through until today when it finally gave in. The second reel I bought didn’t even get a single fish on board b/c it broke right away. It was a very disappointing time b/c I couldn't even enjoy it. It appears that the gears me mechanism is making some grinding noise thus not allowing the reel to spool.The exact same happened to my first reel, but I was able to put it through a lot of stress and it handled well.I am used to the great quality of Penn reels, but these reels aren’t built the same way they used to.Overall, for the price I paid, I am somewhat satisfied. I just wished the second reel had lasted as long as the second one. Now I am without either reel and back to waiting forever to get a new one.Hope this review helps!

I bought two of these reels and love both of them. I bought the size 6000 and size 8000 for saltwater fishing. Both are great reels. I've never bought a Penn reel that I was not satisfied with. This is a good looking and good performing reel, offered in different sizes for different needs. Highly recommended!

Excellent quality and service.

Ottimo mulinello per pesce Siluro !

Excellent moulinet pour la pêche côtière ! Fluide, robuste et très agréable à utiliser. La traînée est efficace et les matériaux inspirent confiance. Idéal pour ceux qui cherchent performance et durabilité. Je recommande sans hésitation !

Buenos carretes, compré dos con una oferta que había y contento con ellos. El freno es bastante sensible y aprieta bastante con cada clic. Tal vez podía ser mas progresivo pero poniéndome muy exquisito...

Super recomendado, me llegó sin problemas y de muy buena calidad, vale cada peso que pagas, ¡Recomiendo!

Blev många vindknutar när jag fiska med den motorn, kanske blir bättre med annan lina.