How would you rate the PENN 9500SS?

RugerNiner

I'm thinking about spending $100 on a slightly used one.
PENN no longer makes this type of reel in America.
7500SS and 8500SS would be compareable to the 9500SS.

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I have 2 Penn 650's and many other Penn reels. They are simple and reliable. I would recommend them highly.

MMOMEQ-55

I have 4 of the 8500s. Great reels and hard to beat. I have caught everything from Maui Maui to 50lb Flatheads with mine. I once fought a shark from the pier for over 3 hours on one. That shark was well over 8' long. I finally cut my line and let him go.

RugerNiner

So is $100 too much for this reel?

MMOMEQ-55

quote:Originally posted by RugerNiner
So is $100 too much for this reel?


Sorry, yes if it is in real good shape I would give a Franklin for one.

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Here is a link to flea bay current lists 8-19-10...
http://shop.ebay.com/items/penn 9500ss?_dmd=1&_sop=12&rvr_id=126833407511&keyword=penn+9500ss&geo_id=1&crlp=1642471313_9420&MT_ID=475&tt_encode=raw

RugerNiner

I have one bid in on e-bay so far.
I might wait until winter and start looking for one when no one else is.