New Penn spinning reels

[Gary]

Originally Posted by Rockport24

but really, if Penn wanted to get into this market, they should have replicated a VS and sell is for $200 cheaper, they are a big ass company, they could have prob figued that out!

That is one ugly reel and I'm kinda a Penn Nazi, just ask anyone who has seen my collection. I think that they should re-introduce the 700Z series.

[JeffH]

The Penn Conquer Series description should read

......features our new easy access SAND RELEASE hatch.......

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by Gary

That is one ugly reel and I'm kinda a Penn Nazi, just ask anyone who has seen my collection. I think that they should re-introduce the 700Z series.

No reel company today wants to make a $75 reel that lasts almost forever.

They want to make reels that you'll replace every 3-5 years for $150-$200, or they want to make the $700+ stuff. You get to decide whether to spend your $700 gradually over 15 years, 3-5 years at a time, or all at once and be done with it.

I was lucky enough to get my Van Staals when they were "only" $400 and change, and my Saltiga direct from the Land of the Rising Sun when the exchange rate allowed me to get it for $550.

[MAKAI]

what does harsh on the retrieve mean ?

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by MAKAI

what does harsh on the retrieve mean ?

While your VS does have silky-smooth drag and great casting ability, it does require a little bit more torque to turn the handle than some other reels.

I think that is what people mean by "harsh on the retrieve".

[MAKAI]

If someone has trouble turning a reel handle
1. Go to the gym.
2. Make sure your affairs are in order.
3. Find religion, you don't have much time.