Penn spinfisher V spinning reel size? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Chuck D · 04-15-2014, 05:40 PM

The 5500 is smaller and lighter, those saltwater spinning reels can get too big to mess with. It has the power to handle anything out here as well.

Tuff guy · 04-16-2014, 06:52 AM

Ok thanks, I think that's what I'll go with, looks like 65lb braid is popular.

Crazy Cajun · 04-16-2014, 12:52 PM

I have both the 6500 and 5500. The 6500 is big and clumsy to fish with in a kayak IMO. I use it to surf fish in Baja and main land Mexico. The 5500 has served me well on YT, DoDos, and tuna. I also use it as a lonner rod for friends when they go out with me. Bring your rod to the tackle shop you are going to buy your reel. Make sure the reel fits on the rod and is balanced. My thought is they are the best spinning reel for the money.

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04-15-2014, 05:40 PM	#1
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	The 5500 is smaller and lighter, those saltwater spinning reels can get too big to mess with. It has the power to handle anything out here as well.

04-16-2014, 06:52 AM	#2
Tuff guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 137	Ok thanks, I think that's what I'll go with, looks like 65lb braid is popular.

04-16-2014, 12:52 PM	#3
Crazy Cajun Junior Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 13	I have both the 6500 and 5500. The 6500 is big and clumsy to fish with in a kayak IMO. I use it to surf fish in Baja and main land Mexico. The 5500 has served me well on YT, DoDos, and tuna. I also use it as a lonner rod for friends when they go out with me. Bring your rod to the tackle shop you are going to buy your reel. Make sure the reel fits on the rod and is balanced. My thought is they are the best spinning reel for the money.