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MakoJJ · Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:02 pm Post subject: Penn Special Senator

Hey guys, I've been looking around for a good offshore combo. I am almost completely new to offshore fishing, only been twice recently Evil or Very Mad

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I found a good deal on a Penn Special Senator 6/0. Seems like a proven reel. I have been scouring the internet for reviews, but I'd like to hear what y'all have to say. Also looking for a good rod to pair it with.

Thanks!
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poorboy · Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:39 pm Post subject:

I have a 6/0 that I like a lot it does every thing I need it to.but some of the newer reels can probably do the same in a smaller package.

MakoJJ · Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:43 pm Post subject:

poorboy · Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:30 pm Post subject:

The 4/0 has probably caught more kings than any other reel.if I was going strictly for kings that is the way I would go. But the 6/0 gives you a little more if you hook a shark or big tarpon.

ceejkay · Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:10 pm Post subject:

i mostly fish offshore and run penn fierce spinning reels (5k,6k) and have 2 penn 320gts. only reason i got the 320's is because roys had a buy one get one. ive fought some good size fish with my set ups
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seanu21 · Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 8:43 am Post subject:

MakoJJ · Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 11:40 am Post subject:

Thanks for the info guys. I will definitely check out some of those other reels.
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daskew1 · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 4:13 pm Post subject:

I have ran 4/0's for a long time. I have upgraded to the 4/0 wide for the shear reason of Tarpons! Beyond popular belief Texas is loaded with large tarpons. I have landed quite a few tarpons with the same 4/0wide and never had a malfunction. Been spooled once lost $100 worth of 100#power pro. (Monster tarpon btw lol). Caught more kings and sharks that I can count on it. Very good reel. But I now run 6/0wide with the tiburon frame. For that state record tarpon that is trailing 900yards of line from the time he spooled me lol.
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