New Salmon setup advice needed

[magnanimous_j]

What do you guys think about this one?

http://www.pennfishingstore.com/penn-spinfisher-v-ssv6500-spinning-reel.html

It's really hard to get a sense for how big they are on the internet.

[Bean Counter]

I don't but can tell you a crab ring make a pretty decent fish pull'er uppper when pier fishing.

I have a buddy that fishes the Edmonds pier a lot and that's what all the guys there use.

He uses a standard heavy spinning rod and reel and does pretty well, nothing too special Mags.

It's elbow to elbow down there at the Edmonds pier.

We would go to Ezels chicken and have a picnic on the beach. Man I miss the water.

[wildmanoutdoors]

What do you guys think about this one?

http://www.pennfishingstore.com/penn-spinfisher-v-ssv6500-spinning-reel.html

It's really hard to get a sense for how big they are on the internet.

Its not too hard if familar with the sizes. A 2500 size reel is what most steelie fisherman use. A 4000 is what most river Salmon folks use. The 3500 is an in between and could cover Steelie and Salmon. A 6500 will look like those GIANT reels you see at Walmart. Way to big to be practical for any river situation. Mostley just see them on piers by inexperienced fisherman who dont know any better or who dont want to spend a fortune. Id go 5500 or less.

A 6500 is what Id use to chuck crabs to feeding Tarpon with 65 pound braid and 200 LB Flouro leaders.

[wildmanoutdoors]

All your worried about with a reel is the line capacity. Its the Rod that needs the beef for chuckin big weight.

You gonna use mono or braid? If using Braid you can step your reel down even further.

[magnanimous_j]

All your worried about with a reel is the line capacity. Its the Rod that needs the beef for chuckin big weight.

You gonna use mono or braid? If using Braid you can step your reel down even further.

Braid probably. But I want the reel to be able handle abuse. I like my stuff rugged.

[wildmanoutdoors]

Okee dokee then. Buy the 6500. Its no tougher than the 4500 but whatever. 

When you decide to buy a reel for steelhead fishing too look at the 3500. Cause you will hate the 6500 on a river with a lighter, longer steelhead size rod.

[RadSav]

What do you guys think about this one?

http://www.pennfishingstore.com/penn-spinfisher-v-ssv6500-spinning-reel.html

It's really hard to get a sense for how big they are on the internet.

To get a sense of how big it is you can look at just about any store and see the popular 4000 series.  The 12# mono line capacity of the Spinfisher is exactly double on the 6500.  So it's a BIG reel!  Penn are notorious for being poor distance casters.  While they are usually more durable in saltwater than a Shimano you would probably cast further with a 4000 Shimano. 

I agree with wildman' and would go 5500 or less.  With braided line you will have way more than you need with a 4000.  Your biggest problem will be getting the fish up onto the pier.  No reel, regardless of line capacity, is going to help with that!  Salmon have too soft a mouth to pull their entire weight that distance and over a pier height rail.  So it won't matter the pole, line or reel size...you'll lose more than you catch.  If you get any up and over at all.

[wildmanoutdoors]

Rads got it right. The Penns have a short, big diameter spool. Which limits casting distance. For a long caster look for a long, smaller diameter spool.

[RadSav]

Best not to drop the net on top of the fishes head while he's still feisty

Also best not to learn how to properly clean a salmon by watching this video!

Edmonds Pier Fishing

[Rick]

What do you guys think about this one?

http://www.pennfishingstore.com/penn-spinfisher-v-ssv6500-spinning-reel.html

It's really hard to get a sense for how big they are on the internet.

That's ridiculously large for anything short of Tarpon. I use a 5000 series Penn for Albacore.

Personally,I'd learn to use a baitcaster.

[magnanimous_j]

What do you guys think about this one?

http://www.pennfishingstore.com/penn-spinfisher-v-ssv6500-spinning-reel.html

It's really hard to get a sense for how big they are on the internet.

That's ridiculously large for anything short of Tarpon. I use a 5000 series Penn for Albacore.

Personally,I'd learn to use a baitcaster.

I've got a 10'6" rod and Corsair reel. I've ok with it, I just want something less cumbersome and prone to catastrophic failure.

[87Ford]

Also best not to learn how to properly clean a salmon by watching this video!

Curious what the "proper" way to clean a salmon is..

[wildmanoutdoors]

What do you guys think about this one?

http://www.pennfishingstore.com/penn-spinfisher-v-ssv6500-spinning-reel.html

It's really hard to get a sense for how big they are on the internet.

That's ridiculously large for anything short of Tarpon. I use a 5000 series Penn for Albacore.

Personally,I'd learn to use a baitcaster.

I've got a 10'6" rod and Corsair reel. I've ok with it, I just want something less cumbersome and prone to catastrophic failure.

So a reel the size of a small block Chevy isnt "cumbersome"?

[magnanimous_j]

What do you guys think about this one?

http://www.pennfishingstore.com/penn-spinfisher-v-ssv6500-spinning-reel.html

It's really hard to get a sense for how big they are on the internet.

That's ridiculously large for anything short of Tarpon. I use a 5000 series Penn for Albacore.

Personally,I'd learn to use a baitcaster.

I've got a 10'6" rod and Corsair reel. I've ok with it, I just want something less cumbersome and prone to catastrophic failure.

So a reel the size of a small block Chevy isnt "cumbersome"?

lol. No it is. All I've been seeing on these reels is online. I don't know how big they are in reality. All my experience with spinning reels is in the trout sized variety. These bigger ones are new territory for me.

[Fl0und3rz]

What do you guys think about this one?

http://www.pennfishingstore.com/penn-spinfisher-v-ssv6500-spinning-reel.html

It's really hard to get a sense for how big they are on the internet.

My Penn SSm650 is about 6" stem to stern and about 6 " from reel seat to the outer edge of the bail. Line capacity is about equivalent to that, if that gives you an idea.