After testing it, we found that this spinning reel provides excellent value at a very low cost, which makes it an ideal choice for beginners. Size 8000 - Gear Ratio 4.7:1 – Bearings 5 - Max Drag 25lb/11.3kg - Mono Capacity m/mm 310/0.46 210/0.56 - Instant Anti-Reverse You can choose between 6.2:1 or 5.6:1 gear ratio options, but remember that the 5000 and 6000 versions of the reel are only available with a 5.6:1 gear ratio. Durability is also impressive. The carbon washers will last oceans longer than the old oil felt drag. It will handle plenty of battles operating at peak performance before a washer change is required. Anodized Aluminum Spool With Line Capacity Rings My team and I tested the most popular Penn spinning reels on the market, and evaluated them on their gear ratio, retrieve rate, weight, drag pressure, and overall performance.

The introduction of the HT-100 carbon fiber drag washers is probably the most notable difference between the Penn Pursuit 2 and 3 series. The Penn Clash has the same CNC machined gears and the same drag system as the Penn Conflict, but unlike the Conflict (which has an all-graphite build), the Clash has an all-metal construction. For my money, a good Anti-Reverse is a must-have in a spinning reel. The Anti-reverse was fine during testing. But I can’t attest to its durability. While the jump to the HT 100 carbon washers is a worthy upgrade, I’m not sure anglers in the Pursuit market will even realize it’s now faster. Size 4000T -Gear Ratio 6.2:1 – Bearings 5 - Max Drag 12lb/5.4kg - Mono Capacity m/mm 180/0.28 150/0.36 - Instant Anti-ReverseThis is one of the most affordable Penn spinning reels, and it’s clearly intended as an entry level model.

Penn Clash– Opting for one of the reels from the Penn’s Clash series might be an excellent alternative to the brand’s Pursuit 3 and Fierce 3 reels. Durability and longevity are essential qualities to consider when investing in a fishing reel. After all, you want a reel that can withstand the test of time and handle the rigors of your fishing adventures.On the other hand, if you’re going to be fishing close to structure, where fish can easily dive for that structure and get snagged, you absolutely need a lot more power to pull those fish away from the structure as fast as possible, and in that case the 6500 Slammer could be the ideal choice. The Penn Battle has a metal frame and a metal rotor, so compared to the Penn Fierce and the Penn Pursuit, it’s clearly a step up in terms of strength and durability.