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Post by Mynki on Jun 21, 2023 13:36:48 GMT -5
Do any of you guys use the Penn Spinfisher VI 8500 Liveliner?
If so, are they any good?
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Post by JS84 on Jun 22, 2023 10:38:13 GMT -5
I can't directly answer your question but can provide some related insight.
I have the Spinfisher VI in 6500 and 4500. When I was researching the reels before I bought them, I found a lot of folks posting about the LL feature failing on their reels. I ended up buying the non LL reels and figured if I wanted to freeline live bait, I would just flip the bale. They've been great reels though.
Good luck and tight lines bud!
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Post by swampdog on Jun 23, 2023 14:35:00 GMT -5
No direct experience with those reels. I’m a fan of Penn and still have a couple of old ones I’m trying unsuccessfully to wear out. Good luck!
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Post by tonyroma on Jun 25, 2023 13:12:12 GMT -5
Have a 6500 LL, I use it for nearshore fishing in NE FL. The LL feature is handy for slow trolling , just make sure the regular drag is set loose or you can pop fish off when you engage. Jacks,tarpon, cobia, kings. Shrimp boat stuff.
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Post by cap913 on Jun 27, 2023 16:35:58 GMT -5
I have used the PENN LL reels for years. While probably not considered a hard core fisherman, I do fish quite often, many times drifting live baits over the outer reefs in Miami. I've caught anything from Sails to Mahi, Kings and BFT on them. I find they work very well as long as you keep the LL drags on the back of the reel well greased and set properly.
The old trick of using a piece of wire to hold the line while the bail is open on the regulars spinners works well too.
On both, as stated above, make sure your drag is set as to not pop off the fish when you throw the bail.
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