Author Topic: New Penn SS graphite reels (Read 888 times)

Zachary · « **on:** February 23, 2005, 05:55:50 AM »

Penn's SS saltwater reels have been around for a while now, and for good reason - they are great reels at a great price. Yes, they are kinda expensive compared to the cheap $29.99 spinning reels, but, then again, those ARE cheap reels - plastic gears etc.

Now Penn has come out with the SS in a graphite frame. I was at a sporting goods store yesterday and tried it out. Seems very nice and lightweight, which should be of benefit for those using lighter rods. I looked at the Penn 430 and 440 SSg. Should be great for bay fishing.

I suspect that these reels are just as good as the regular SS reels, just lighter weight. What do you guys think?

Zachary

Rem 3200 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2005, 04:54:03 PM »

I love them. 3 of my 5 Penn SS' are the new graphite.

Zachary · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2005, 07:01:20 AM »

Sounds Great. How do they compare to the regular SS reels?

Zachary

Rem 3200 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2005, 07:22:04 AM »

There is really no difference.

Zachary · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2005, 05:06:59 PM »

I guess that they are just a little lighter, and more corrosion resistant.

Zachary