What do the numbers on Penn Reels mean?
With Penn the bigger number usually means a bigger reel. 113, 114, 115; 3/0, 4/0, 6/0, 9/0 etc. The letter H usually means high speed. W usually means wide spool and N usually means narrow spool.
How many yards does a PENN reel hold?
The Fierce II spinning reel comes in 8 different models ranging from the 1000 series with up to 160 yards of 6 lbs braid capacity with a 9 lb drag all the way up to the 8000 that has 475 yards of 50 lbs mono capacity with a full 25 lbs of drag utilizing the oiled felt washers.
Why is my reel not spooling evenly?
The great news is that there is a simple solution when you notice your braided line not being evenly distributed on the spool. It’s simply to remove the top of the spool and adjust the washers as shown in the video. It could mean taking away washers, adding more, or substituting for different size washers.
What is reel size 40?
Choosing a fishing rod to go with this size reel: A 4000 or 40 reel is where you start to gain a little size so this sized reel will generally suit medium action classes of rods in the 6ft-7ft (barra/snapper style rod) with a line class of around 4Kg-10Kg or in an 8ft-10ft (light surf) rod with a light line class …
How do I know what size my reel is?
On the other hand, if you’re using larger lures, such as crankbait, you’ll probably want to go for a larger reel size such as a 3000 or even a 3500….Spinning reel size for bass:
| Reel Size | Recommended Mono Line Strength | Recommended Braid Line Strength |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4-6lb (2-3kg) | 5-10lb |
| 2500 | 5-8lb (2.5-4kg) | 5-12lb |
How full should you spool a spinning reel?
The optimum level is to fill the spool to within about a 1/8 of an inch from the outer edge of the lip of the spool. This leaves enough lip to retain your line, but is full enough to launch long casts.