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You might want to take a look at the Penn Slammer 3 I think they represent real value for the money. I've got the 4500 which I use on a lite top water set but if you want more capacity or brakes they come in a few different sizes. IPX6, smooth drag, well made. IMO
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Cheers TTK ! Alot of good advice there. I didnt really put much thought into the weight of the reels. I will definately be making a spreadsheet of some sort to review all the reels. 

@kingfish - The boat show is a brilliant idea ! Could save me a few $$$ Hopefully i can get sneak away from the misses and kids to check it out LOL
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Originally posted by PE Pete PE Pete wrote:

You might want to take a look at the Penn Slammer 3 I think they represent real value for the money. I've got the 4500 which I use on a lite top water set but if you want more capacity or brakes they come in a few different sizes. IPX6, smooth drag, well made. IMO

I seen these on Icast 2016! Awesome reels. The only reason i didnt consider them as a Stickbaiting reel is because i never found any reviews, info or anyone using it for this purpose. Hopefully someone here is using one of the bigger reels on a heavy set up and can let me know how its going Smile
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Originally posted by iFISH17 iFISH17 wrote:

Originally posted by PE Pete PE Pete wrote:

You might want to take a look at the Penn Slammer 3 I think they represent real value for the money. I've got the 4500 which I use on a lite top water set but if you want more capacity or brakes they come in a few different sizes. IPX6, smooth drag, well made. IMO


I seen these on Icast 2016! Awesome reels. The only reason i didnt consider them as a Stickbaiting reel is because i never found any reviews, info or anyone using it for this purpose. Hopefully someone here is using one of the bigger reels on a heavy set up and can let me know how its going Smile


Waiting to see new Penn Torque 2. They sound awesome and robust. Due out any day.
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