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.

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

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.

Never let Romo's dad borrow your reels

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

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.

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.

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

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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

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!

Awesome vid dude love the review shit from a hardcore angler

Thank you for your review. Very helpful

Great info , thanks. Tony

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Money whats your thought of using your spinning reels without the bale. I have 2 reels without the bale and it makes it easy when fishing with lures or bait.

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.

Love all my Penn reels so far.

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?

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.

I have had my fleuger Presidential for years works great.

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.

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

Good shit! Loved it!

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.

Great reel review.Thanks.

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.

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!

Do you rinse your reels under freshwater after using them in saltwater to remove any sand/salt?

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.

Yo great video. You need a reel sponsor!

Enjoy the videos keep them coming

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

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

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

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

I lost a good size striper useing the kastking orca the reverse drive failed and the line got rat nested

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.

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.

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

Just curious- seems like a lot of saltwater guys use spinning reels; compared to a lot of bass guys prefer baitcasters (especially for heavier lures): what’s the thinking for the salt guys to throw with spinning?

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

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

Got an update on these? If you could have 1 reel right now that does it all, what would you recommend?

What’s Shimano 5000 reel that last long on saltwater under $300 ? Thanks you!

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

Haven't you ever thought to get the Shimano speed cast fixed?

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!

I reallu want to see another florida trip!

What size sharks you catching especially from land...maybe small blacktips etc.

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

Shimano OC for me. Outstanding reels

Wat rod did you have paired with the OC reel

Great content keep it up 👍

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE JUNK REELS THAT YOU DON'T WANT I WOULD LOVE TO TAKE THEM OFF YOUR HANDS THANKS.

Nice vid and good info.

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

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

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.

Why have you stopped flat head fishing??

I forget which model of pflueger I bought- but it was around $100- broke first day; tried another- broke in same spot. Returned both and never buying another. Never had had problems with my other reels.

Man you got a whole arsenal

Which Pflueger President model did you get?

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

yo seamoney the shimano baitrunner oc is good for stripers on kayack and boat

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

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

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

I got the Penn clash 3000 for beach fluke fishing and it started binding up after the second time i used it. I took it completely apart and found nothing. maybe a tiny bit of sand but i put it back together and it still was binding up. Ran the reel for ten minutes and it was fine. every time i grab that reel i have to run it for 10-15 minutes before it stops binding up. would not recommend.

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.

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

If the anti reverse is not working on your Shimano Stratic & Sustain Just add 3-4 drop of oil on the anti reverse clutch (roller bearings & springs). Problem gone. .

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

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

hola buenas tardes soy de la ciudad de veracruz ... mi nombre es Jonathan e la pregunta es que caña para pescar me recomiendas para costa o orilla sobre todo sea una buena caña en su construcción del material del cual este echa.. desde sus anillas en inoxidable o funji asta la vara y sobre todo me sea ligera y que medida aproximada me recomiendas para tirar buenos lances desde un señuelo ligero asta uno pesado tomando en cuenta cualquier modelo ... e me an dicho que compre la BLACK HOLE CAÑA SURF SPINNING CAPE COD SPECIAL NANO 10´6 en acción media de 3 metros ...pero no se si sea una buena opción esa aparte su costo es caro y no se si valga la pena comprarla o no o si tienes experiencia en alguno o un amigo tuyo lo que pasa que la caña que busco para pescar costa y tirar lances largos y sobre todo resistente a peleas de pez grande ya que por mi zona hay peces en las costas de 2 y 6 kilos y asta de 15 kilos y yo creo que debe de ver otro animal mayor ya que uno no sabe que pez ande cerca de por esas costas. y el REEL que estaré ocupando es un PEEN ssv8500 o el ssv9500 y esos mismo REEL los estare llevando a pesca de embarcación o de troleo ... saludos espero de su ayuda amigo

Do you own any daiwa reels? Any opinion on them?

If I need to buy jiging rod and reel what you recommend to me please ??

Have you ever tried the Shimano Saragossa?

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.

My friend, they just gave me a rod for the sea from 10 feet to 65 pounds, the brand is Marathon Fortress 2 - 8000, 4.1.1, those here in Cuba we did not know them, please, what can you tell me about this team.