Which Penn reel for lake bass fishing?

The heart and soul of TackleTour. It is, afterall, all about the tackle. Select your subforum of choice and start sharing and asking information, and if you can't figure out which is the right one, choose "General".
Post Reply
jeanmelissa
Newbie Angler
Newbie Angler
Posts: 4
Joined: Tue Jun 17, 2003 5:08 am

Which Penn reel for lake bass fishing?

Post by jeanmelissa » Tue Jun 17, 2003 5:11 am

:roll:

Which Penn spinning reel would you suggest for bass fishing at a lake? Most fishing is done off the shore or on a small boat.

I was thinking about purchasing the Penn 4400ss, but I am not sure if it is too large for what I'll be fishing for.

Thanks!
Jean

User avatar
bitesize
Platinum Angler
Platinum Angler
Posts: 1160
Joined: Sun Apr 20, 2003 11:34 pm

Re: Which Penn reel for lake bass fishing?

Post by bitesize » Tue Jun 17, 2003 1:07 pm

If bass fishing is what you're only doing and you're going to use
that reel for everything, then the 4400SS or 4300SS will work fine.
I don't have one, but I would pick the 4300SS because it's a bit
smaller. Go to a local store and see the size difference. The 4400 size
should be fairly big. What pound test line do you plan on putting
on there? What bait/lures do you plan to using?

jeanmelissa
Newbie Angler
Newbie Angler
Posts: 4
Joined: Tue Jun 17, 2003 5:08 am

Re: Which Penn reel for lake bass fishing?

Post by jeanmelissa » Tue Jun 17, 2003 1:18 pm

I actually ended picking up the reel... I had suggested putting on 8lb test, but the guy put 12 lb. test on instead. I am considering returning the reel, but would like to make sure it's worth the time and effort. I'll be fishing for bass mostly, some walleye on an upcoming vacation, and using spinners, worms, and the flying lure for bait.

Any recommendations for my saltwater reel for fluke, stripers, etc. Looking at the Penn 535GS or the Shimano CS400A Corsair.

Any more information/advice you could give would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks again!
Jeannie

User avatar
bitesize
Platinum Angler
Platinum Angler
Posts: 1160
Joined: Sun Apr 20, 2003 11:34 pm

Re: Which Penn reel for lake bass fishing?

Post by bitesize » Tue Jun 17, 2003 1:48 pm

jeanmelissa wrote:I actually ended picking up the reel... I had suggested putting on 8lb test, but the guy put 12 lb. test on instead. I am considering returning the reel, but would like to make sure it's worth the time and effort. I'll be fishing for bass mostly, some walleye on an upcoming vacation, and using spinners, worms, and the flying lure for bait.
I would have put 12lb test on the 4400 reel.
If you want 8lb test, go for the 4300 size. It's a better match

Post Reply