Penn 850ss

Anyone used or bought one of the new penns yet? They feel pretty good not like the clunky old things no anti-reverse probs to worry about either


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Not released yet, only a

Tue, 2006-09-12 18:03

Not released yet, only a handful getting around stores which are technically samples.

Most shops are due to have them october now/

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Bluewater Morley

Tue, 2006-09-12 19:35

Bluewater Morley have had them for a little while. Well priced and look the goods. Talked to a few of the staff there (who's opinions I value) and they reckon they look like pretty good things. Fairly uncomplicated design with very little to go wrong with them.

Only time will tell I suppose.

John

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Yep, only complaint from me

Tue, 2006-09-12 20:44

Yep, only complaint from me is that the spool was not made a bit wider for better casting. A good reel for $200

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who did u spk to there was

Wed, 2006-09-13 20:33

who did u spk to there was it lewis?
jonya

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You'll find it actually cast

Tue, 2006-09-12 23:36

You'll find it actually cast better now coz the line layer is alot more even. The spool dimensions is still exactly the same as the old 8500ss. The oscillating system is based on the slammer, providing a slower oscilation and flatter line lay.

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Staff

Wed, 2006-09-13 20:40

Yeah Jonya, spoke to Lewis and Mike.

John

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Jigs available online in my web store!

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all great blokes workin

Wed, 2006-09-13 20:47

all great blokes workin there
ive never met anyone who was more fishing gear switched on than lewis he is like a tackle catalogue, they call him the proffesor there...
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Penn 8500SM

Wed, 2006-09-13 21:06

We've sold several of the 8500SM already,sold out now unfortunatly, re ordered more and due in very soon!

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Oceanside Tackle and Marine
364 South Street,
O'Connor, Perth WA
Ph# 9337 5682
Fishing/Boating/Dive/Marine
** OPEN 7 DAYS **