2023 Penn Spinfisher 7 (vii) Unboxing, Review & Teardown 

The reason why its less smooth is because it has more internal seals something a pursuit doesn't have

Thanks for the review. We have 20 spinfisher V11 6500 bailess on the way to replace our V series that we have used for the past 9 years on charter. After more than 900 charter days, we have only replaced bail arms, due to users winding the swivel tight to the tip and forcing open the bail. The original drags are still functioning smoothly and all are still working great, hence sticking with Penn

Do you think the Brass main gear from Spinfisher 7 (Vii) would fit Spinfisher 6 (Vi)? If so, we can just swap the gear for the older version (Vi) :)

I have always wanted one..... Love the colour of the reel

Thanks for the video....i went ahead and ordered the 4500.

Nice looking reels! Thanks for the breakdown!

I like videos like this, keep up the good work. I reckon this will be a reel that will last me a long time.

The thing that I found interesting is that this reel is pretty good quality from the inside. Not many people have made a teardown video of this reel. Thanks for the giveaway winning chance.

Beautiful Penn Reel! Absolutely love to have one.

Nice reel love penn reels

Black gold! You have to love that combination.

Progressive improvements! Nice.

It is interesting that it is basically waterproof.

I love the additional seal this reel provided.

Penn reel is my go to rough use live bait fishing reel. And this is a beauty!

I like the total strip down analysis on the reel!

I think this is a cool reel for pier fishing.

I like all the seal on Penn reel in general. A solid performer.

Very Nice reel, I find it interesting that they upgraded the main gear to Brass from CNC aluminum on the SSVI, I think halving the stronger gear will make this reel last longer specially if fighting bigger fish. Thanks for the chance in the giveaway, great tear down video!

Awesome

I really like a follow up on the field test on the single drag stack compared to the double stack.

Nice job

This is one mighty looking reel!

It will get smoother as you use is more often. That is what happens to most of my Penn reel.

I like the egg shape handle on the spinfisher too.

I like this reel.

Bass is still preferred and i don't know why they change it to aluminum. Bass has been the gold standard and i sm glad it's back.

I reckon the upgrade on this version will make some very happy. I just wish the double stack drag is in this model.

Ahh.... the classic Penn reel color combination. Unmistakable and my go to for inshore fishing.

I find it interesting that they used the egg shaped handle. They normally use a ball handle on bigger reels like that

I think it's a stunning reel and can stand up to anything.

Wow, with all the seal, thisbreek is made for the surf!

I’m surprised it’s not as smooth as the pursuit. I do like the sound of the drag though

What is your opinion on the gouge in the spool by the line clip. Do you think it could interfere with line lay or casting?

I like the strong internal gear in this upgraded model.

I reckon this is a pretty cool reel!

Looks like a solid reel too me!

Very good reel but I love the penn percuit 4and the most important part of the reel its the drag system.....dont get me wrong penn has been manufacturing fishing products for almost 50 years

Nice review, those Penn brass gears take a few months to smooth out, they always start a bit rough. My SSVI6500 started real bad but now it's as smooth as my shimanos. The brass gears is definitely a big upgrade in the smaller models.

I like the robust feel on the Penn reel.

I like Penn reel for one reason, they just work season after season.

Hopefully this is an improvement over the previous model on the drag. But the brass gear is certainly a nice upgrade.

This reel will serve you well for years to come.

I like Penn has revert back to a brass main gear but I do wish they have keep the top and bottom drag stack.

the best thing about penn included this reel is the ipx rating! period!

I appreciate the show and tell. From the looks of it, this is a perfect reel for saltwater fishing.

I have always liked Penn's quality built!

how does the main gear size compare to a similar sized spheros or Saragossa? Do oyu think Penn gears are smaller than shimano and daiwas?

I don't know about you bro, but I like a solid feel reel when I hook up yo something big. Penn reel does have that feel to it.

The Penn Spinfisher V has bottom and top drag stack. The Spinfisher vii has only a top stack to reduce the weight but has better gears and sealed bearings.

With that extra seal on the reel, no wonder it's tight on the movement!

Not much upgrade but the brass gear is definitely a plus.

All in all, Penn reels are a solid reel for rough use.

I hope my next reel will be this reel. Wish me luck.

Where is it made ?

For me, Penn have been a long time companion. I like the toughness.

That is a very comprehensive amount of seal on this Penn reel.

whole teardown vid was interesting.

For a $200 reel, i reckoned it is good value for what you get.

You just gotta break it in a lil bit and it’ll get a lot smoother

I heard Penn reel need to break in before it become smoother. Not like shimano which is smooth right out of the box but will produce some play down the road on heavy use.

Not much upgrade but all in all, Penn have a reputation on making some tough reel.

I imagine this will last a long time especially with the main gear upgrade.

I can said you wouldn't go wrong with a Penn reel.

The brass gear is definitely an upgrade I prefered.

I wonder is there a new model out for this spinfisher?

I have the 6 spinfisher

How will be compared to th3 older generation is what inwant to know.

Does this reel have a spool bearing ?

I am clear about body material (metal) but, is rotor material aluminium also?

I think it's a bit rough and not that smooth is due to the additional seal. Hopefully it will break in.

Not the most innovative reel company but it certainly is a tough build reel for tough situations. 💪

Great review but Penn didn't do much on this spinfisher

I will take brass over aluminum any time of the day!

They should make the gears in these reels stainless steel that would be the best

Penn might not be the lightest or smoothest but it sure can take a beating.

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The Kasking Kapstan series is almost as good as the Penn Authority and a class above the SSv

ur probably the only guy to give penn a chance after trying daiwa and shimano 😂. Penn reels are for abuse and banging around, they feel like junk to me.

Please do answer is the rotor metal or graphite

This is my next purchase if u don't win.

thats not a spinfisher 4. it looks like a pursuit, which is much cheaper.

what you talking about?

I will trade brass gears and stainless for your other junk gears anytime friend they will out last the other gears any day

I didnt like it much i like my old vi better

I cant see any difference from my spinfisher VI 8500 that already had brass gears......its my sturgeon winch