I’m Done Being Quiet… Penn Vs Shimano Fishing Reel Comparison

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Let’s discuss reels. Today, I am comparing the Penn Slammer with the Shimano Saragosa and let me tell you, I have some THOUGHTS. I have been using both of the reels for a while now and I finally feel like I can share my opinions with you.
This video contains MY OPINIONS and MY EXPERIENCES. Just because a reel doesn’t work for me doesn’t mean it won’t be great for someone else! Are you #TeamPenn or #TeamShimano? Let us know in the comments below!

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I've bought Penn Spinfisher IV 2500 and a Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500 at the same time. I fished them both equally off a jetski and gave them the same after use rinse. The shimano stradic had to go for repairs (under warrantee) then it died the following season and is now in a landfill somewhere. The Penn Spinfisher is still perfect and hasn't even had a service yet. I was so impressed with Penn Spinfisher that I went out and bought 3 different sizes of the next model up (Penn Slammer). I've been so impressed with them that I've now sold my Daiwa Saltist 4000 LTD and Shimano Saragosa to get a Penn Authority. I fish a lot here in New Zealand and I like Shimano, I have Talica 8ii and I've even just bought a Beastmaster 9000A electric, but when it comes to spinning reels, I now only fish Penn IPX rated reels.
I also had a Shimano Stella 2500 FE which cost me over $500 in servicing in 3 years!! WTF. Sold it! I'm told it was an older fresh water reel, but never again. I'd rather have a slammer than a stella

impartialinterest
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I've been watching you for a year now and bought a Shimano baitrunner and mojo surf 10'6" rod for Christmas. Can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can get out there and catch some fish. Love you guys, keep up the great work!

MyRifleMyGun
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Love my Gosa 10K. In 2 years landed 5 wahoos, 2 decent tunas, 2 uluas, and countless small fish. She fell off the boat and went overboard into the ocean, dove into the water and retrieved her 15' below the surface. Opened her up and bone dry. Absolute beast of a reel.

miketexas
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I think you hit the nail on the head when you said how different these two reels are. The Penn might be marketed towards a group who want a heavier reel, possibly to put heavy bait on the hook and let it set on the bottom. Then you have the line capacity and drag to reel in whatever hits it. The Shimano might be marketing more of a casting crowd or at least a more mobile crowd who is more concerned with the weight of the reel than the drag or line capacity. As you said, both reels will get the job done in almost ALL situations.
I like how you stayed out of the corner of saying which one was "better" than the other by approaching this from a differences standpoint. This way you are being helpful to anyone looking at or comparing these two reels and consumers can make a more educated choice and pick what best fits their needs.
Awesome video.

darrenwillis
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Like your videos but this one is an error. In the begining you said it was a 5000 Shimano then you are talking about a 6000 Shimano??? Anyway... You can't compare a slammer 6500 to a shimano 5000 no comparison. Don't let the model numbers fool you. A shimano 5000 is more similar to a Penn 3500 which is a much lighter reel and it still has more power than a Shimano 5000 and probably a 6000 as well. I fish with a Penn 3500 or even a 4500 all day and it is fine. A Penn 6500 is a BRICK. That is more for deep sea fishing were you set it and forget it. Don't go by model numbers compare reals by specs.

felixmarrero
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I surf fish exclusively. I own both. I can’t imagine ever being loyal to just one brand. I like variety. That being said, the Shimano is the smoothest reel I’ve ever encountered. It just doesn’t matter a whole lot when your set up is sitting in a rod holder. If I was casting and retrieving all day, I’m sure I’d use the Shimano more.

RS-qdxm
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I own mostly Shimano, Okuma, Penn, and Daiwa. It sounds crazy but I've landed more big fish on Okuma reels. Still love Penns despite being heavy. Being from Texas I'm usually fishing for Redfish and trout. I'm hooked on your videos. Really good stuff! Love the content!

senortrob
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Is "I'm a broke mofo and buy whatever I can find in the pawnshop" a team?

paulsegnatelli
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Lmao “ I love you too” thats what the reel said back when cranking Shimano

inthebucketoutdoors
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Team penn, always been on my budget. Never had a bad experience with dawia either have two of them. But I'm stay true to penn. Great video. Always fish with what you love and do best with.

benknowles
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Love your vids.
Always fun.
Always honest.
Always great info .
Ty...keep em coming

louisbailey
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I'm team "Whatever lasts". I have an old Van Staal VS250N that has been through the campaigns. It's been submerged, dropped, whacked, and beaten, but Van Staal can repair or replace the parts of anything, and everything, I can break. I also have an old Penn 650SS and 850SS I use for bunker chunk'n. I can also get any part or service I have EVER needed. Now let's talk about my two (and only two, for a reason) Shimanos. My 2500FH is somewhere in the bilges of my brother's boat, and has been since the summer of 2010 because I need a new spindle for it. Ordered one from Mike's Reel repair right after I noticed the old one had split right were the pin goes through it, right above the drag click'r gear. Mike's had it on order for TWO YEARS! The part can't be had for ANY money because (according to Shimano) it's OBSOLETE! And don't get me started on the Stradic 5000FH I bought at the same time. It's shot! It needs a new side plate because two seasons of sand and salt did it in. If this reel had been made by Penn, I'd just buy a new side-plate, bearing, and spacer and move on with life. Here again, the parts are made of unobtainium! Hey, I think it's wonderful that the YouTube celebrities of this world get neat new tackle every year (at a reduced price, or even FREE) to show off to the envious masses. For the rest of us, who expect a $200 reel to last AT LEAST ten years, I'll keep buying the ones that can be repaired in the USA. By the way, my Van Staals are all over 20-years old and they're still going strong, with no end in sight. If I ever do buy another expensive reel, it sure as hell won't be an asian-wonder, that will be "obsolete" in five years or less.

leoashrae
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I've always been a diehard Penn fishermen, but recently I've introduced some lighter shimanos into my arsenal, and so far I'm very impressed! Great reels 👍🏻

Fishing_With_Essex
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Have a few Penn SSVs and I agree to heavy and both need service after 7 months of Togging. I've recently gone over to a couple BGs and pretty happy with the weight and smoothness so far. You cant beat the price for a almost fully sealed reel. I love my 2 Shimano for freshwater. But think the sealed Shimano for saltwater are big bucks. Thanks for the content. You guys rock!

troynjpoolplayer
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Enjoyed the video! I use both but was partial to Shimano and so far I've had good success with both brands, that is, until last Saturday. I was using my brand new Thunnus 6000(although I had not used it since purchasing just prior to the pandemic). Well, I hooked into a very large bull red with it and the handle broke off from inside the reel! Found out then of course that Bass Pro only has a thirty day warranty on Shimano reels but Shimano has a one year warranty. To save myself some frustration, I dropped it off locally with a very experienced old man who repairs fishing gear.

iwalkupright
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My dad and I have mostly penns, not out of loyalty but happenstance. They function fine, but don’t blow me away. I think the Penn Pursuit 3 is great value, I have a Shimano my wife uses, and I’m sincerely impressed with that reel. My favorite rig I own though, is my Piscifun Alijos.

iancampbell
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Drop down to penn 4500 model. Slightly lighter, stronger drag, and still more capacity than a gosa 5000.

micahlowbe
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This was a very poor comparison video. I'm pretty sure its in the name "slammer" that its meant to be bigger and heavier than other reels. With all the other Shimano reels you have, do none of them have comparable drag/line capacity for an actual comparable sized reel to see if they match weights? Penn does have reels that fill the lighter casting role, and Shimano has big heavy high capacity/ drag reels.

That said I have a semi comparable 4000 size from both shimano and Penn, the only main difference being age and drag. The Shimano is like 10+ years old and it still runs geat, but I keep it only in the freshwater, while the Penn is my all purpose medium size reel and its caught small reds, and a few okay snapper. I love them both for what I use them for. I don't have a matching Dawia yet, I'm waiting for the cheap toss about reel i use to break to get a Saltist or BG for my next one.

Woofdeath
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Great review video! I have owned three Penn Slammer 3 for two years now. I bought them because they are good-looking, heavy-duty and powerful. For the first several months, they were really smooth, but they became stiffer after several months use. I did maintenance myself for many times, I just couldn't get the original smoothness back. Now I only use them for bait fishing. The most horrible issue I have with Penn is that the handle of one of the reels snapped into two pieces right at the middle joint recently. Unbelievable! I am now a Shimano guy. I own a Saragossa and Twin-power. I really enjoy the smoothness. But they are not as heavy-duty as my Slammer. I need to use them with extra care. Recently, I ordered a Daiwa Certate SW directly from Japan. Haven't got it yet, but can't wait to try it.

qin
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I discovered PENN brand many years ago after bad experiences with other reels in the coastal sea run brown trout fishing. Since that moment I cannot imagine to choose different reels than PENN. Perhaps these reels are not the smoothest ones but are full metal, sealed, reasonably priced and bulletproof. That's a simple recipe for a good reel.

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