Which Penn?

[crash]

I use a Tn14 in the canal, imo the shimano is much better suited for that kind of fishing.

[niko]

i had the 975 and was never happy w/ it

[macojoe]

I have always used Penn cause I boat fish and they are good work horses, and easy to get parts for.
But IMO they have never made a good casting reel and they have nothing at all that interests me now that they have moved away and smiled down.

Some of my stuff is getting pretty old and worn out now and will be upgrading a little at a time. I have been looking at Diwa, we will see what happens.

Good luck

[Mike P]

If someone gave me a 975 the first thing I'd do is put it up for sale in the classifieds.

I had two. No thanks on the third.

[CanalGuy]

Thanks for the opinions so far, my only problem with the trinidad is that it doesn't have the level-wind. I've had thumb reels in the past and have no problem doing so but it's just so much easier with the levelwind. I know you lose a little casting but everyone has to agree it's probably the best addition to conventionals in years. It's like driving an automatic don't you like being able to eat and smoke easily. They do carry one other Shimano the Tekota TEK600. Anyone try one of these? Run around half the price but that's not a factor. I'm surprised with all the problems people have had with the 975 I know Penns have been going downhill but I figured they kept up with their elite reels.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by CanalGuy

Thanks for the opinions so far, my only problem with the trinidad is that it doesn't have the level-wind. I've had thumb reels in the past and have no problem doing so but it's just so much easier with the levelwind. I know you lose a little casting but everyone has to agree it's probably the best addition to conventionals in years. It's like driving an automatic don't you like being able to eat and smoke easily. They do carry one other Shimano the Tekota TEK600. Anyone try one of these? Run around half the price but that's not a factor. I'm surprised with all the problems people have had with the 975 I know Penns have been going downhill but I figured they kept up with their elite reels.

The 975 is far from one of Penn's "elite" reels, even though it carries the "International" label. It is nothing at all like a real International. It has more plastic inside than you'd believe, including the entire bridge plate.

Flaptail just gave a pretty good review of his Tektota 600 a week or so ago.

[spence]

Originally Posted by niko

i had the 975 and was never happy w/ it

I had one and sold it before I ever used it!

-spence