Should You Buy The Penn Slammer IV Spinning Reel? [Pros & Cons] 

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Thanks for sharing the technical details of the build. These are excellent to assist those of us who just don't have all the time to really dig in and compare the different models available. Will help us make better and more informed decisions. Thanks again.

Appreciate the breakdown, I have a Penn Slammer IV 5500 and my son has the 6500 and we both love this reel. The only difference is the 5500 and down will flip the bail automatically when you reel and the 6500 and up are manually flipped. We paired our Penn Slammer IV's with The Bummy Stick.

Very detailed review, thanks for taking the time...

Slammers is all I’ll use off my kayak in the salt, they are the only midrange reels that’ll stand up to kayak usage (they get dunked!). Gonna try Diawa saltiest MQ this year too. You can tear one down out the box all is good no doubt, put it through a couple years kayak usage and tear it down then you can see the difference.

I have a Daria BG 4500. It has landed some 20 plus lb fish. However it was getting sticky and required a cleaning/tune up after a few months of use. Thanks for the video

Excellent presentation 👍

Thanks for the review there I like my slammer reels I have even though they are a little heavier than most. Great perks there too 👍

Informative video. Thanks for sharing this knowledge. I love my Slammers and agree they're heavier than most reels of the same series models. I'm a rugged fisherman so Penn fits my fishing style. If anyone has any doubts about the Slammer models, try one, you won't be disappointed. They're beasts. Tight lines and remain Salt Strong.

I am an avid recreational fisherman and I have never been sponsored but I will share my experience with you for what it's worth. I have had a plethora of Penn reels(although I never bought a slammer) and Shimano reels in my lifetime. I now choose Shimano exclusively. In my opinion the Penn reels are bulkier, heavier, and I have had many malfunction over time. The Shimano reels are less bulky, lighter, smoother, and I have never had one single reel malfunction over the years with the exact same maintenance. Best of luck to you with your own personal decision in the future regarding where you choose to spend your money. 🐟🐟🐟

Awesome vid ty

Have the 4500 HS and it's tough as nails! Takes splashes and occasional dunk np. Caught stripers up to 15 lbs with ease and it started to wear in after just a couple of outings. Only problem is that I can't use it past November. The cold really stiffens it up and it becomes tiresome to reel (especially when fighting fish). I've read that this is common with heavily greesed reels and is definitely the case with slammer 4. Guess I'll wait till April to use again:(

Aluminum gears can last as long as any gear made but it's all based on how it's made. Aluminum gears may also provide a smoother reel than brass or zinc. The same holds true with zinc gears for longevity. Daiwa is a classical example of this with there zinc gears. I have not yet stripped a single Daiwa main gear on any of my reels. And speaking of the Saltiga, it's main gear is aluminum. Most of my reels are Daiwa and Penn.

great video. I just purchased Slammer IV 5500 BLS after setting drag it was loose on knob area when tapped. when drag is not tighten it's fine. did you have same issue?

Nice informative video , been using a Slammer 3 5500 for the past few years . In NY mainly for stripers and bluefish. Heard you say you use your 5500 for cobia and tarpon . You think a 4500 would do or stick with 5500 when I upgrade ...thanks

Is this screw in handle n made in Japan? Thx

I prefer the Slammer IV DX, of which I have 2 already. Last year, I discovered Kastking's Kapstan Elite spinning reels that are also IPX6 rated at half the price of the Slammer IVs.

I have the 2500 standard slammer with 15 lb braid and it’s notorious for making wind knots. I have Shimanos too and they NEVER have wind knots. I love the concept that Penn has but it does not seem to work. Wish I could make it work. I’ve already removed a lot of line. Help?

I got the 2500 and it continues to make wind knots. I have the shimano Vanford and have zero problems. The line is laying evenly on the spool. I’m using it to jig some lures… thinking the jerking causes issues.

I would like to see...this reels goes well with 7oz rod .....or 5/6oz rod as well.... Newbies can pair correctly and does fall into a hype

My slammer 4 4500 round knob cap literally fell off and couldn't be retrived leaving my bearings inside the knob handle exposed was so pissed. Sometimes functionality over cosmettics is more important and I think they fked that part up not to mention itl cost me 40aud to replace

Reel seat that fits 8500 slammer? Anyone? I got the fuji DPSSD DPSD 20 22 24 and only went in 1/8" into the hood of the 24 fuji. Appreciate anyone's help.

What other inshore reels (2500 to 3500) that are sealed like the Penn spinfisher , slammers

Can you send reel's to Mexico

Which one best slammer or authority

Unrelated to the video, my name is Justen Ritchey. I’ve only ever met one other person who had my last name and spelt it the same. Great review, from one Justen* Ritchey to another.

Surf fishing?

Slammer vs saltist?

Daiwa or Shimano really.

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I recommend everyone buys one just for their beauty lol

Just get yourself a Shimano Stella SW 5000 HG. You wouldn't have to look for anything else.

Not 'ball bearings', they're roller bearings or what they simply call 'bearings'.

You should NOT buy one. Get a gosa my slammer 4 didn’t last 3 months