Real title of this video...if a reel can survive this guy...it's indistructible...poor reels man

I've been servicing and repairing reels professionally for nearly 15 years. I could barely stomach this video, and even stopped it before the end. Everyone with a smartphone and too much free time is an expert these days.

Never let Romo's dad borrow your reels

Daiwa "BG" ... a little over $100. and been around forever. Every size imaginable. Rock solid.

Shimano fan myself, but the Slammer 3 found it's way into my arsenal. Amazing reel for what you pay, built like a tank. Saltwater fishing and Penn is your best friend.

Thanks for you taking your time to providing your review of various popular reels, nice job

IRT reels have impressed me the most out of any reel I've ever used. I went on a charter this September for Red Drum. It was one of the first days that the biggest drum were starting to school in Hatteras Inlet. My wife ended up hooking a large drum, on the order of 48". It was stripping drag like crazy as the size reel and line we were using was geared more towards pups or trout. The reel continued to perform flawlessly for over 20 minutes of continuous abuse until we were able to run the drum down and get it over the side of the boat. At one point it was nearly 100 yards from the boat as i was fighting a drum 3/4 that size myself. The captain apologized as he didn't realize there were drum that size in the school we found. But, to me, it was awesome to see a fight like that on such a light set-up. The most amazing thing was the reel was still in awesome shape. A reel that small should have been a wreck after going toe to toe with a drum that size in fast current for that long. The captain loved them and said the reels have a lifetime warranty with full replacement if they can't be repaired. He also said you can even send them in once a year to have them serviced. They are costly but will last a lifetime.

I own most of them reels & your honest review will helps & saves money for many fishermen out there.. Well done.

Shimano does have good customer service...I had a rod tip break while hauling in a blue and they said just send it in and they sent a new one. Even said it was ok to saw it half to make return shipping cheap.

This guy makes me cry 😢I feel sorry for those reels

I know this video is older, but I really appreciate the good, honest information on the reels you have.

I really appreciate this video I’m a gear junkie for the record and I know after watching your videos that you go hard-core with your fishing which means your gear gets a lot of abuse and it’s a good thing in regard to making reviews for products such as reels and rods so please do a round of review in the future because if there’s anybody that is qualified to give a real review on fishing reels it is you since I know you are a hard-core fisherman thanks a lot keep up the good work

Al your presentations I place in the category of being the most educational on KZfaq..

I haven't finished watching yet but let me just say that this video is awesome. There is not a lot of this type of information out there, at least not from someone that i trust and i really appreciate you making this video. Thanks Chris.

Thanks for letting us know man i am always buying new reels and learned that cheap reels always fail me. My go to reel company now is penn.

Tsunami shield and Daiwa BG are both reels I would add to the gems pile :)

Good video.. Straight to the point honest review on multiple reels.

slammer 3 is the way to go for surf fishing for anyone that wants a quality reel that is sealed and you don't have to pay a ton of money for it

I have the Saros before they came out with the new model and it's awesome, no problems at all, I use it in all my videos pretty much. thanks for the review dude!

I love this video. Real world advice and knowledge. Thanks.

I too have 2 clashes in both those sizes. Love them! Got the 5000 on a 9" tsunami airwave elite. Works big blues at will. EZ WORK

Excellent video. Exactly the review i was looking for, aggressive hard fishing abuse, which is exactly what you do when you fish a lot.

Daiwas new BG Saltwater is the absolute BEAST. It’s a $129 reel that I would put up against anything costing $300-$400.

I love my penn reels I feel abu make good bait casters but the spinning reels I always had problems had one bind like you said on the Delaware but the bait casters I do like Happy fishing love you vids I learn a lot every time I watch

Great info , thanks. Tony

Had my OG Penn Slammer 260 and 360 for 10 years now, still mint.

Thanks for sharing! I'm too lazy to read all comments but want to tell you that issue with your Sustain usually happens when lube in roller bearing becomes too sticky (due to sand or water or grease leaked inside the roller bearing). Usually it could be easily fixed by re-oiling the roller bearing. It's better to use Shimano oils (I had bad experience with other oils - they become too sticky on low temperatures and roller bearing fails again).

For the penn clash 4000. If you knew enough about penn, every rod and reel comes with a paper that you can order replacement parts.

Awesome vid dude love the review shit from a hardcore angler

I like your opinion on reels. Im not huge on gear but it never pays to buy shit. I respect your thoughts because you fish hard and things get beat up quick along the river banks and beaches around here always down for your input!

Thank you for your review. Very helpful

The 2018 shimano spheros has been good to me. 100 hours of intensive fishing and 40 fish from 10-20lbs caught so far and perfectly healthy still. Worth the 350$ canadian!

great video, i was interested in buying Penn reels, now i know that there good!

the reels you're having issues with are easy fixes, Don't throw them out!

Love all my Penn reels so far.

Really liked the video man! I think you should make more of these (you could make a lure video for instance)

Enjoy the videos keep them coming

Good Review supports my opinion, Never had a problem with my Penns. The one shamino a big live linner for King, it's smooth but I had to replace bearings. Some of my Penn spinners are from the 1980's one from 1979 and all still work with no new parts needed, had to wash them every now and then and take them apart and grease them about every 5 years but they just always work. The only Penns that done work are the ones that leave the boat and end up on the bottom.

damn bro , you could save yourself a lot of money if you'd learn how to service your own equipment.

I have had my fleuger Presidential for years works great.

About time some body did a honest sowing of some resells York the man money

Don't throw those reels away -- you can buy sealed or shielded stainless or ceramic replacement bearings on eBay for $10. Rinse all your gear well in fresh water after every trip, and replace grease every few months.

Bro take better care of your gear. Soapy water small soft brush light rinse dry them off wd40 or crc spray after and loosen all drags. Common sense.

Yo great video. You need a reel sponsor!

Awesome video Chris! Super helpful! Last winter I bought a Penn Clash 3000 after Instagram messaging you, and it has been flawless on every fish, from Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike to Snook and Jack Crevalle. Nothing but positive reviews from here. Got a Penn Battle 2 2500 last week on Amazon. HIGHLY recommend you check it out next time you need a cheapo reel ($100) You won't regret it, its an amazing product even though its inexpensive!

Great reel review.Thanks.

Good shit! Loved it!

I have several old Penn spinning reels that I have been using heavily for 20+ years with minimal maintenance. They date from when they were made in Philadelphia still.

That anti reverse issue has happened to me on a $20 reel and the issue was a simple lack of grease. Cant tell you how many times I had a big lake trout on and would let go of the handle to have it backfire. Then when I took the time to open it up and see that it was lacking grease and would sometimes get stuck open, I was laughing as I greased it and have had no problems since, its my Dads reel and it still works 2yrs after repair.

With the amount of money you spent on all those reels and how you fish them. I suggest you get a Van Staal

Started Surf Fishing the Jersey Shore Back in the late 70's my first reel was a Penn SS 750 . I now have 5 of them , 1 SS850 , 1 SS 950 And have nothing but success with all of them

That phueger president is great I used it all last fall during that epic fall run we had with bass and it was great not a problem I love them great reel

The new Daiwa Black Gold series is one of the best reels Ive used. Under $200 and best reels in that market IMO. Strong, light, super smooth and durable. As far as classic reels, the older Daiwa BG series are tough as shit. Not light, very mechanical, but runs flawlessly Daiwa hasnt change the deaign and still sells the "BG" series reel exactly the same as they did 20 years ago. STOUT reel where you can easily buy individual parts if need be. Those two reels are the ones I always come back too

I reallu want to see another florida trip!

Shimano OC for me. Outstanding reels

Try out the Diawa BG next time. 100 bucks, butter smooth and holds a lot of line. I got a 3000 and 4000 had for about 3 months now. Nothing but good things. Both get used at least 3 times a week from spring to fall.

I’ve been fishing a president hard for 8 years and it’s still great

Nice vid and good info.

Man you got a whole arsenal

Give me that shimano reel you threw away, I can fix it!! 😱

Great content keep it up 👍

You should try Daiwa reels. They've been around forever. I think they invented the skirted spool that everyone uses and they have a full range of prices. I have some of their BG reels that I've used and abused for years and they're still going strong.

I've been a big fan of the Penn Fierce since its introduction. Amazing reel for the price. I currently have a 3000 and 2500 model of the second generation. The only thing I didn't like about the first generation Fierce was that ridge that was on the part that goes on the reel seat of a rod. That gave me a lot of discomfort on my right middle finger while holding the rod during fishing. The only occasional issue I've had with my current Fierce II reels is the tightness of the bearings. That happens only if the reel has gotten wet for a long enough period of time, such as rainy days or waves constantly soaking it. But as long as it fully dries and I give it a decent amount of cranking, it's back to normal.

You can affford the VS or Zeebass..!!! With what you paid for all those u could’ve had a VS.... its worth it. Even buying a used one is worth it. I had 2 VS VR’s and they are super dope!!! Plus now with the new VR 50 u can fish fresh water or small saltwater species and be covered. Also the customer support is top of the line. Make the investment when possible

Good stuff I have 2 pflueger presidents for crappies on ultra light rods and they’re awesome for $40-60 if you want to look into a workhorse surf or kayak look into a penn spinfisher mine is actually the baitrunner and for under $200 it’s a full body sealed reel I’ve had it in the Chesapeake bay with me (don’t ask) and when I got home to break it down to clean it was literally empty of salt great reel ... great video I like the equipment stuff and I think most fisherman are gear junkies also

I gotta tear into my pen slammer 3 it has a slight stick to it kinda like u said! Hopefully it's the same issue u were having and I can fix it! I was very disappointed with it last trip! Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info, I guess reels are like cars, depends on what day they are made as to how they hold up.

If you can’t afford a pricier new reel, ck. out your local flea markets. there is usually an outdoor sports/fishing guy at them. You can pick up an old USA made penn SS or Diawa B/G for a good price. Bonus, parts are readily available for these reels. They wear like iron.

thanks man appreciate the video

I would put a Pflueger up against any other spinning reel any day awesome reel good video thanks for the info

I have two Pflueger Presidents.....very reliable. Abu Garcia Mitchell 300 - get it wet, it rusts and binds up

Shimano Sedona FE 1000, I have thrashed mine in fresh and salt, never serviced or washed it and it has lasted me 3 years..... it started as a reel test.... but now... the reel is testing me.... and its only $70!

Every second time I use my reels for saltwater fishing I strip them down and clean and lubricate them, I have some cheap and very old reels that still work perfectly, you can only get out of something what you are willing to put in.

Great video. BTW are the ads showing up every minute or so while watching your doings or?..

Thanks for the "reel" info. All the reviews on the internet these days are absolute BS so this is valuable info. Given the way you treat your reels this is probably equal to 20 years of usage....

Great video. Like it. Do you have a similar video for surf rods, you usually using?

Man, I hate to make a judgement just from one video, but it seems like you are pretty careless with the way you handle your gear. If you threw my gear around like you did in this video with your favorite reels, I'd disowned you. With issues like binding aside, I don't care what you buy, treat your gear better and it will last longer. I guarantee you. I have some $60-$150 reels that I've owned for 15-20 years now that are still going strong and are still as smooth and fully functional as the day I bought them. And some of them have been used endlessly for chinooks, steelhead and carp. A little pride of ownership and respect for your gear goes a long way. My arsenal is living proof. Peace and goodwill.

Can’t go wrong with a penn 704-706z or any of the the penn spin fisher reels the best value for your money... i have a penn 704 and 706z reel I got used at a flea market 10 years ago for $40 each.i have no idea how old they were but I have fished the hell out of them in montauk surf and everywhere in between on Long Island.. been used underwater landing huge bass to catching fluke in my kayak and still works great with nothing breaking on it just a regrease in the winter.... same goes for the penn ss reels I have a 450-550-750-and a 950 all 10 years old from flea markets and used the same and still work great never broke one

Penn reels are great I've got a Penn Battle II I use for Stripers

Even a VanStaal will have issues once in a while when you fish as hard as you do. Deff worth the investment but you still need to fork out $100 everytime you need it serviced so really it's more of a luxury item to most guys who have them. I bought my ZeeBass basically to feel like a better fishermen. It kinda works for that sometimes. Lol

Love your videos I'm with you on the penn reels have been using penn for 40 years cut my teeth on spinfishers and Long Beach sqidder and so on what about conventional and baitcast?

Reeled in a striper this summer on a bass fishing set up, lost him at the bank and nose dived off the pier onto him and got him in a headlock

Im surprised the Abu spinning reels are no good. Ive used a couple of Abu Garcia baitcasters and have nothing but good things to say about them. Thanks for the heads-up on reel quality.

honestly the penn battle 2 is a bulletproof reel, I've used the 6000 sized one for 5 years in the surf and I've abused it dropping it in the water, sand, and rocks and its still mechanically brand new and I've never serviced it before, id definitely give it a try if you need a backup surf reel or chunking reel

I've had a few of the smaller Pflueger Presidents for freshwater, good reels. Only ever had one fail on me, and I'm pretty sure I got sand in it somewhere, haven't bothered taking it apart.

The Pfleuger is not a joke. Surprised you have not heard of them. Best reel for the price point. Spoken very highly of in the spinning community. Advise picking up a 5000 series and saving your money for other nicer equipment. Just go straight Penn and you will not have to worry about binding and mishaps. Check out the Battle II. You will not regret it.

Re-Name video guy bangs reels against a metal drum.

I started experimenting with daiwa's reel very smooth no issues yet. i see alot of other people in the comments agree .

good vid homey! got two fishing trips under my belt now with the penn fierce II (2500 series, even though it's not in the review). paired with med/hvy berkley lightning rod spinning. one saltwater trip one freshwater trip. skunked on my last saltwater trip. 21 lb. flathead (and some 10's, and some 15's) on the last freshwater trip. so far, very good! tight lines kid! much love from the cape fear river basin!

Hi there, I enjoy your videos. Can you please do a video on the best sized line/ type of line to use and how to spool a reel? I find that the line I use keeps coming of the reel when I cast.

I bought the quantum inshore smoke (not the freshwater one) and it is awesome it’s crazy light with a 20 lb drag. Have several expensive shimanos and fish the smoke more often. Also I accidentally tossed it in the drink and still works great

If you want to make the kayak reels nicer pick up a couple jigging world power handles. Makes it so much easier than paddle handles. They also do chess bucktails and offshore lures. One of the nicest stores on the east coast. Second behind tackledirect for me.

Used Shimano freshwater reels in salt water for years with a little TLC , and they are still working

Pflueger is a old company and well known to many anglers and Jerry of Fish Jones Beach has a couple old school reels. Nice segment money.

A new Shimano performs slightly better compared to a new Penn. After five years the Penn performs slightly better than the Shimano, if they are equally maintained. Penns can be abused more and maintained less IMO.

awesome

Shimano,,, please sponsor this guy...

Ps again, use a reel bag or case when in tackle box etc, I have used my Penn surf blasters for approx 160 fishing trips in past two years there is not a mark on them

This commit is for Sea Money, I am 69 years old and have been fishing since I was 10 years old, I haven't caught as many large fish as you but I have had my share, I have had my share of bad spinning reels also, My main reel I used back in the '50s was a Mitchell 300 for freshwater and a Mitchell 308 for saltwater, Yes they would break after a season or 2 but I would always send them back to the factory for a rebuild, Some would send me a new reel and others would charge a small fee but knew parts, I have 3 Garcia Mitchell reels made in Sweden, a Cardinal 4 by Zebco and a Shakespeare reel for trout, As you see I don't buy any reel too expensive, But I still own these reels and they have done fairly well, I still use them and some ate 40 years old to brand new, I guess what my point is you don't have to spend $200.00 on a fishing reel to have fun, I wish I could make my living fishing, But if you are looking for top grade and reliability you're going to have to spend alot more than $200,00 for a reel, Then there again I know of no reel that is bullet proof, But if you try you might get lucky, Good fishing to you, Danny Jett

The HQ reel company's would be wise to front you some of their better products for demo.Your proven variety of angling skills wherever the location always make for entertaining content . What better way to showcase their products