Bluewater Fishing Expedition

stickbom! · 14-10-2005, 09:52 PM

Just bought a new Penn 550SSg. Here's a few first impression comments-

Pros
1. Much lesser rotor wobble compared to older Spinfishers
2. Single direction drivetrain, like Safari/Saltiga
3. Graphite body feels sturdy even when cranking under stress
4. Sleeker/more contoured look compared to older SS series
5. Stronger bail spring = less premature bail closures
6. Attractive price! SGD$165
7. Still made in USA

Cons
1. Despite the anti reverse bearing, I can still feel a little rotor flex
2. Tiny drags- Should have used the same drag system as the Slammer!
3. No titanium nitrited bail arm roller
4. Main shaft looks relatively thin in diameter for a reel it's size

stickbom! · 15-10-2005, 10:19 AM

Upon closer inspection, I found that there was uneven, excess material on my reel foot caused by casting process. It was extremely uncomfortable on my fingers when gripping the reel. Had to remove the excess material with a file and smoothening it out with 400 grade sandpaper.

There was also a little too much play between the bail arm and rotor. Had to put a washer under the nut that secures bail arm to rotor.

Other than the two above mentioned, everything else seems alright.

dorado_02 · 19-10-2005, 10:07 AM

Hi Stickbom,
Thanks for the review. I am interested to get one of this toy but I have some query hope you can assist me.
1) What is the drag like for 550ssg ?
2) Can this range be used for jigging or popping ?
3) What range should I get for 30lb to 50lb main line ?

Thanks mate

.
Cheers

stickbom! · 19-10-2005, 12:14 PM

Hello Encik Dorado!

Saya dun think the SSg boleh tahan Popping/Jigging... UNLESS you are using 20lb line or less.

The largest SSg is 550. It's not meant for serious bluewater use. More to Inshore/light boat work.

30lb test = SS6500
40lb test = SS7500
50lb test = SS8500
60lb test = SS9500

Hope this helps.

dorado_02 · 19-10-2005, 01:27 PM

Great help Stickbom, Thanks.
So I think either 6500ss or 7500ss is just right for me.

Cheers.

stickbom! · 19-10-2005, 01:57 PM

Bro someone selling 7500SS-> http://www.fishingkaki.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8627

Penn spinners are very tough so it's quite safe to buy 2nd hand one

dorado_02 · 19-10-2005, 03:35 PM

Thanks Stickbom

stickbom! · 19-10-2005, 10:37 PM

No problemo

14-10-2005, 09:52 PM	#1
stickbom! Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eastern Sider Posts: 1,993 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	PENN 550SSg Just bought a new Penn 550SSg. Here's a few first impression comments- Pros 1. Much lesser rotor wobble compared to older Spinfishers 2. Single direction drivetrain, like Safari/Saltiga 3. Graphite body feels sturdy even when cranking under stress 4. Sleeker/more contoured look compared to older SS series 5. Stronger bail spring = less premature bail closures 6. Attractive price! SGD$165 7. Still made in USA Cons 1. Despite the anti reverse bearing, I can still feel a little rotor flex 2. Tiny drags- Should have used the same drag system as the Slammer! 3. No titanium nitrited bail arm roller 4. Main shaft looks relatively thin in diameter for a reel it's size

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15-10-2005, 10:19 AM	#2
stickbom! Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eastern Sider Posts: 1,993 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	Upon closer inspection, I found that there was uneven, excess material on my reel foot caused by casting process. It was extremely uncomfortable on my fingers when gripping the reel. Had to remove the excess material with a file and smoothening it out with 400 grade sandpaper. There was also a little too much play between the bail arm and rotor. Had to put a washer under the nut that secures bail arm to rotor. Other than the two above mentioned, everything else seems alright.

19-10-2005, 10:07 AM	#3
dorado_02 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Spore Posts: 142 Rep Power: 4	Hi Stickbom, Thanks for the review. I am interested to get one of this toy but I have some query hope you can assist me. 1) What is the drag like for 550ssg ? 2) Can this range be used for jigging or popping ? 3) What range should I get for 30lb to 50lb main line ? Thanks mate . Cheers

19-10-2005, 12:14 PM	#4
stickbom! Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eastern Sider Posts: 1,993 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	Hello Encik Dorado! Saya dun think the SSg boleh tahan Popping/Jigging... UNLESS you are using 20lb line or less. The largest SSg is 550. It's not meant for serious bluewater use. More to Inshore/light boat work. 30lb test = SS6500 40lb test = SS7500 50lb test = SS8500 60lb test = SS9500 Hope this helps.

19-10-2005, 01:27 PM	#5
dorado_02 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Spore Posts: 142 Rep Power: 4	Great help Stickbom, Thanks. So I think either 6500ss or 7500ss is just right for me. Cheers.

19-10-2005, 01:57 PM	#6
stickbom! Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eastern Sider Posts: 1,993 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	Bro someone selling 7500SS-> http://www.fishingkaki.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8627 Penn spinners are very tough so it's quite safe to buy 2nd hand one

19-10-2005, 03:35 PM	#7
dorado_02 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Spore Posts: 142 Rep Power: 4	Thanks Stickbom

19-10-2005, 10:37 PM	#8
stickbom! Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eastern Sider Posts: 1,993 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	No problemo

Bluewater Fishing Expedition

PENN 550SSg

PENN 550SSg