The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Penn 850ssm https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Thu, 28 May 2026 06:43:14 +0000 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:32:52 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=71949 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Penn 850ssm : I&#039;ve got 2 950&#039;s...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1026695&title=penn-850ssm#1026695 Author: vip_yo
Subject: 71949
Posted: 09 Nov 2011 at 6:32pm

I've got 2 950's One with braid one with mono. I use them for boat and rocks surfcasting. Find them brilliant. Simple and tough and had no troubles in the 3 years I've had them.
 
 
]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:32:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1026695&title=penn-850ssm#1026695 <![CDATA[Penn 850ssm : John_Ra wrote: Vundu...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1026670&title=penn-850ssm#1026670 Author: Vundu
Subject: 71949
Posted: 09 Nov 2011 at 5:54pm

Originally posted by John_Ra John_Ra wrote:

Originally posted by Vundu Vundu wrote:

I am going to get one myself for christmas, mostly for surfcasting and general fishing
 
Get the combo deal a little extra but practically free rod...
 
 
Thanks John, good idea but I alreaedy bought the rod earlier this year
 
Vundu
]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:54:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1026670&title=penn-850ssm#1026670 <![CDATA[Penn 850ssm : Vundu wrote:I am going to get...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1025855&title=penn-850ssm#1025855 Author: John_Ra
Subject: 71949
Posted: 08 Nov 2011 at 12:52pm

Originally posted by Vundu Vundu wrote:

I am going to get one myself for christmas, mostly for surfcasting and general fishing
 
Get the combo deal a little extra but practically free rod...
]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:52:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1025855&title=penn-850ssm#1025855 <![CDATA[Penn 850ssm : once upon a time they came with...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1025839&title=penn-850ssm#1025839 Author: 1more
Subject: 71949
Posted: 08 Nov 2011 at 12:17pm

once upon a time they came with two spools. I topped one with 10kg braid, the other has 15kg mono. great all rounder for boat, surfcasting and stray lining. I still buy 'just one more reel', but the 850 has outlived quite a few of them.]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:17:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1025839&title=penn-850ssm#1025839 <![CDATA[Penn 850ssm : whoops i remembered now it was...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1025705&title=penn-850ssm#1025705 Author: pirate
Subject: 71949
Posted: 08 Nov 2011 at 7:54am

whoops i remembered now it was my 950 that gave me grief with bail arm/handle etc
 during a jigging session last summer, was running 80lb braid and using 400grm jigs.
(the 850 i run 30lb mono for straylining). when both my 950 handles crapped out i threw on 850
handle and broke that too. sorry brain fade.
i should mention though apart from the minor problems associated with them the 950
has accounted for some kings to 20-25kg and my mate even scored a 35kg king using one at
 the ranfurlys last year.
back to the topic the 850 has been a good little outfit for straylining matched to an ugly stick black tiger in it,s early life, now i use it on a penn gt7001 8-15kg 7ft rod and also it doubles as a
surfcasting reel
]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:54:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1025705&title=penn-850ssm#1025705 <![CDATA[Penn 850ssm : I am going to get one myself...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1025672&title=penn-850ssm#1025672 Author: Vundu
Subject: 71949
Posted: 08 Nov 2011 at 5:44am

I am going to get one myself for christmas, mostly for surfcasting and general fishing]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:44:00 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1025672&title=penn-850ssm#1025672 <![CDATA[Penn 850ssm : good snapper set ups i run one...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1025667&title=penn-850ssm#1025667 Author: pirate
Subject: 71949
Posted: 08 Nov 2011 at 12:17am

good snapper set ups i run one plus 2x 950,s and a 760 liveliner but you will kill them jigging.
bail arm stud screws have a tendency to loosen causing roller and washer assembly etc to
find there way into the bottom of your boat never to be seen again. This has happened
twice to me and to a mate that has one. Plus the handle knob studs snap at the thread,
(i,ve snapped four).. and no i,m not rough on my gear and it ain,t corrosion either it,s just
to much force on them little bolts when momentarily winding under load as you sometimes do occasionally from getting out of sync while jigging. i have since re tapped handle and used bigger studs, so far so good but i don,t jig with them anymore as upgraded. 
however they are sweet for general fishing and have a reasonably smooth drag and also
well priced
]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:17:22 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1025667&title=penn-850ssm#1025667 <![CDATA[Penn 850ssm : Ive had my 850ssm for about...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1025651&title=penn-850ssm#1025651 Author: Grim Reefer
Subject: 71949
Posted: 07 Nov 2011 at 10:53pm

Ive had my 850ssm for about 7 years and totally agree, its one armour plated tank! never thought of it for poppers until this thread, might give it a go just need to find a rod any sugestions? ]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:53:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1025651&title=penn-850ssm#1025651 <![CDATA[Penn 850ssm : http://www.discountfishingsupp...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1025530&title=penn-850ssm#1025530 Author: Nebula
Subject: 71949
Posted: 07 Nov 2011 at 8:41pm

http://www.discountfishingsupplies.co.nz/shop/penn-spinfisher-850ssm-reel-p-3116.html found this place RJ after reading this thread wanted to see what the hype was aboutLOL]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:41:41 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1025530&title=penn-850ssm#1025530 <![CDATA[Penn 850ssm : Got my Penn 850 from the States...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1025461&title=penn-850ssm#1025461 Author: 1more
Subject: 71949
Posted: 07 Nov 2011 at 7:22pm

Got my Penn 850 from the States about 20 years ago and still use it. Rugged and reliable. Its heavier than the current run of reels, but is good for mono or braid. ]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:22:40 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=71949&PID=1025461&title=penn-850ssm#1025461