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expiredDreW-SizzlE posted Nov 12, 2023 02:17 AM
PENN Spinfisher VI Fishing Rods (Regular or Live Liner)
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Seems they may have mixed up the descriptions and model #s. Not sure if this means you'll get the 8' 4500 setup if you order the Jigging setup and the Jigging setup if you order the 6'6 MH combo...
EDIT: I just confirmed that I did in fact get the jigging combo after having recently ordered the 6'6 MH 6500 combo so you very likely will get different setups if you order either of the two I mentioned.
The Fierce 4 is a good step up from the 3, so if you watch videos about the reels, keep that in mind.
I don't think that the fierce 4 has seals to keep water out of it. I believe it does have sealed ball bearings though. The spinfisher 6 is ipx5 rated due to having seals (not just on the bearings). What that means is that the spinfisher will keep water out of the drag system and body of the reel. You still want to rinse either off with freshwater after use (not pressure, just let water run over it to get rid of sand and saltwater, not force those in deeper.
Penn doesn't list weights on their site, but it is possible that the fierce might be lighter. As the other person stated, a 4000 is probably overkill based on what you're targeting inshore. My assumption is that you're looking for flounder, small drum, spotted trout, etc. Line capacity should drive your size choice. If you're going to use braid, you can hold more line than mono (based upon strength rating).
A larger reel will weigh more, which if you're casting lures, will tire you out quicker. If you were surf fishing on sand spikes, then it's not nearly as much casting and holding the rod.
The spinfisher is a step up from the fierce. It comes down to price though. Can you find a fierce combo for this price? I don't know which rods come with these combos, but I figure it's "decent".
A 4000 can do double-duty for inshore or surf, but isn't "best" for either. A 2500 with braid will work well for either, but you will hook things in the surf that will let you know you're undersized (like a large Cravalle that wants to spool you).
If you aren't using live (or previously live) bait and just letting it sit, the live liner capability is worth almost nothing. It adds weight and complexity for a feature you won't use. Even if you are using live bait, the live liner adds complexity and additional points of failure.
So, based upon my assumptions as to your usage, I'd get a 2500 or 3000 over these. My assumptions could be wrong though and speak more to my needs than yours.
Personally, I want a slammer, but that's just because I'm hard on equipment and like the additional waterpoofing, but at this price for a spinfisher combo, it's hard to pass up.
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Seems they may have mixed up the descriptions and model #s. Not sure if this means you'll get the 8' 4500 setup if you order the Jigging setup and the Jigging setup if you order the 6'6 MH combo...
EDIT: I just confirmed that I did in fact get the jigging combo after having recently ordered the 6'6 MH 6500 combo so you very likely will get different setups if you order either of the two I mentioned.
the bigger rods and reels would just be fatiguing casting hundreds of times in a full day.
all of this is IMO of course
The Fierce 4 is a good step up from the 3, so if you watch videos about the reels, keep that in mind.
I don't think that the fierce 4 has seals to keep water out of it. I believe it does have sealed ball bearings though. The spinfisher 6 is ipx5 rated due to having seals (not just on the bearings). What that means is that the spinfisher will keep water out of the drag system and body of the reel. You still want to rinse either off with freshwater after use (not pressure, just let water run over it to get rid of sand and saltwater, not force those in deeper.
Penn doesn't list weights on their site, but it is possible that the fierce might be lighter. As the other person stated, a 4000 is probably overkill based on what you're targeting inshore. My assumption is that you're looking for flounder, small drum, spotted trout, etc. Line capacity should drive your size choice. If you're going to use braid, you can hold more line than mono (based upon strength rating).
A larger reel will weigh more, which if you're casting lures, will tire you out quicker. If you were surf fishing on sand spikes, then it's not nearly as much casting and holding the rod.
The spinfisher is a step up from the fierce. It comes down to price though. Can you find a fierce combo for this price? I don't know which rods come with these combos, but I figure it's "decent".
A 4000 can do double-duty for inshore or surf, but isn't "best" for either. A 2500 with braid will work well for either, but you will hook things in the surf that will let you know you're undersized (like a large Cravalle that wants to spool you).
If you aren't using live (or previously live) bait and just letting it sit, the live liner capability is worth almost nothing. It adds weight and complexity for a feature you won't use. Even if you are using live bait, the live liner adds complexity and additional points of failure.
So, based upon my assumptions as to your usage, I'd get a 2500 or 3000 over these. My assumptions could be wrong though and speak more to my needs than yours.
Personally, I want a slammer, but that's just because I'm hard on equipment and like the additional waterpoofing, but at this price for a spinfisher combo, it's hard to pass up.
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