most of the guys with penn reels I have seen are using braid...I use conventional so I use only mono...The braid seems to improve distance, less wind resistance ..read more

I do a lot of kayak fishing around oyster beds and need good recommendations for shoes that are comfortable but will protect my feet from being cut up. Thanks ..read more

Hello new member looking for mid may obx surf fishing advice. I've been surf fishing on vacation for years wanting to get way more serious about it. Current equipment penn fierce 3 penn fury 3 2- avet sx 5.3. Any rod suggestions for the avets and general obx surf would be appreciated thanks in advance ..read more

Looking to buy a rod and reel for mondo shark. Between the Penn 12/0 and 14/0 which would yall choose? Any major downside/upsides to either? Do you need the 14/0? Or do I go broke and buy a 16/0? Let me know! Also have any of yall gone shark fishing in TX? Any good? thanks, roman ..read more

Hello Everybody, Anybody out there surf casting with a Penn 710Z? I've got two of them loaded with 15# mono on two Lami 9' glass rods. I noticed that the line doesn't lay on the spool evenly when I hold the rod at a 15-45 degree angle. It will lay on evenly when I hold the rod straight-up. It's like the reels want pressure applied to the mono when it's being reeled in. I've tried different drag settings and it doesn't seem t make a difference. A lot of line twist and birds nests... Surfcasting with Penn 710Z ..read more

Got one today, 3500 for $105, traded with old reel and spooled. Originally $189 They will take an old reel on trade and you can save about an extra $20. Old reels go to kids charities. See the link in the deals section of forums ..read more

Good day all, I have sent a question to Penn Fishing from their site. It is a very simple question about the availability of spare spools for my Spinnfisher Long Cast reels. Two emails, not one response in over a month. I'm considering not buying the 4 new Penn Reels that I will need in two weeks for four new rods I'm getting. I love my Penn Reels, but bad customer service will push me to another vendor. Anyone else having customer service issues with Penn Fishing. Thanx Matt ..read more

The new Hawk review for the Daiwa BG MQ is posted ..read more

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