John in N.H.
My 1st 'newer' Penn reel,( I have many from the 70's). I bought it for Freshwater, all around use in Streams and ponds in NH. Using 15lb test Magreel (Amazon)Black Braided line, which is Super thin, same thickness as 4lb Mono line, but 15lb strength. The Penn I bought was a Pursuit III, 2500 Series and it perfectly matched with a 1 piece, 6 foot Medium-Light action Berkley "Shock" rod. The small diameter braid allowed me to spool 275+ yds on it. I like a full spool, so I can cut off 6 foot or so after tough brush/rocky fishing. Perfect for Truck,Trail/Train Track fishing! 1 spool up lasts me a whole season (75+ trips)!!! I mostly fish Trout and the occasional Bass/Pickerel pond up here in New England. The reel is nice, light and Incredibly smooth...better than ANY Box Store combo...Hands down. The 1st thing i noticed was the fact that it doesn't reverse like all the 'sloppy' cheapo reels, what I mean is, when you stop reeling, if you try to back-pedal, it won't! ...And that is a GOOD thing !! If you have any experience fishing you'll know the deal, you cast, you reel forward to close the bail, and the bail 'rolls back' spitting the line off your reel...THIS Reel solves that!! It will not reverse! Locks tight. Some reels allow 'Free Bail' (Backwards Reeling), this reel does Not, No switch/lever...this is PRO Level Stuff for the regular guy... I like that, some don't...It does allow you to switch the handle to either side, So you won't be that guy that "fishes upside down" we have all seen....The reel is very impressive with a 6:2 to reel 1 ratio, super smooth casting and incredible carbon fiber drag washers! no more oil/felt ancient tech here! It had nice Marine Grade Blue grease on the gears and components, and was ready to rock. This is "Braid Friendly", so the spool has a nice black rubber insert so you can spool braided line with a basic knot, and be done with it. No 'Line-Slip' !!! Nice Job Penn !!! and Thank You ! This reel works with Mono too, but why would you? Mono is outdated. A hair thin braided line is invisible in ANY water, not as UV sensitive, MUCH stronger by average 400% in relation to size. You can fish a whole season with it. KUDOS to Penn for making a great Reel in the under $50 range !!! I love it, and I'm ordering a 3000 Series Penn Pursuit 3 Reel for a 7' Ugly stick to chase Big Lake Trout and Bass off the boat this summer ! Super impressed with Penn, Again !!!!
| Brand | PENN |
|---|---|
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Color | Black Silver |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Fishing Technique | Spinning |
| Item Weight | 1.01 Kilograms |
| Gearbox Ratio | 4.7 |
| Model Name | PURIV8000 |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel, Aluminum |
| Fishing Line Type | braid,mono |
| Bearing Material | Stainless Steel |
| Fishing Reel Line Retrieve | 44 Inches |
| Product Dimensions | 6.89"L x 7.68"W x 4.53"H |
| Fishing Reel Maximum Drag | 25 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Pure Fishing |
| UPC | 031324274839 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00031324274839 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 11.81 x 7.09 x 4.53 inches |
| Package Weight | 1.02 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.89 x 7.68 x 4.53 inches |
| Brand Name | PENN |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | PURIV8000 |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Style | Pursuit Iv |
| Included Components | Reel |
| Size | 8000 |
| Sport Type | Fishing |
| Skill Level | All |
| Line Weight | 340/20 310/25 230/30 |
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