Penn Pursuit III & Pursuit IV Spinning Fishing Reel

Product Information

The Fierce III is almost identical to the Pursuit. The key difference is the full metal body. This adds weight, obviously, but it also adds durability as gears are better protected. The overall quality of the reel’s body, the live line feature, and impressive drag capacities are the reasons I think the Penn Fierce 3 is a better spinning reel than the Pursuit 3. Size 5000 - Gear Ratio 5.6:1 – Bearings 5 - Max Drag 20lb/9.0kg - Mono Capacity m/mm 205/0.36 125/0.46 - Instant Anti-Reverse I’m neither a saltwater nor a freshwater angler. I enjoy both equally, so I’m always searching for spinning reels that allow me to adjust to different conditions. The Penn Slammer also has the IPX6 water sealing system. This makes it more watertight than the Penn Spinfisher, which has IPX5 sealing. During our testing, we found that we were able actually put this spinning reel underwater in saltwater and rotate the handle without water getting inside of it.

The Penn Battle has a metal frame and a metal rotor, so compared to the Penn Fierce and the Penn Pursuit, it’s clearly a step up in terms of strength and durability. Different utilize various materials for their drag systems, each with its own set of advantages and considerations. Let’s take a closer look at some common drag materials and their characteristics: The grip of the handle is another aspect to pay attention to. A good grip ensures that the reel stays securely in your hand, even when wet. Some reels come with ergonomic grips that are designed to fit the contours of your hand, providing optimal comfort and reducing fatigue during long fishing sessions. Others feature textured or rubberized grips that enhance your hold on the reel, giving you confidence and control in any fishing situation. Knob Size and Comfort

Key Features

All versions of the Penn Pursuit 3 have graphite bodies. The reel doesn’t add much weight to a fishing rod since even its 8000-size version weighs under 30oz, making it ideal for holding a spinning rod like the Star Stellar Lite for hours. The gears of the Conflict are machined with CNC technology, which makes them smoother and more durable than those of the Battle. A reel with a larger line capacity, like 200 yards, is beneficial when targeting species that are known for their long runs, such as tarpon or tuna. It allows for more line to be spooled, giving you a better chance of landing the fish without running out of line. On the other hand, a reel with a smaller line capacity, like 150 yards, may be more suitable for smaller fish species or situations where long casts are not necessary. The graphite body keeps things light. It also adds a modicum of corrosion protection, at least externally.

The Pursuit III doesn’t sport anything particularly fancy to write home about it. It’s not an inspirational fishing reel, but it’s a capable reel at an affordable price. In addition, the reel frame and the spool are sealed with IPX5 sealing, which means it’s basically watertight. After testing it, we found that the reel construction is clearly not designed for saltwater fishing, since none of its components are shielded or sealed. So the Penn Pursuit is definitely not the best choice if you want to go saltwater fishing. What’s driving the decision to create models so close to each other in terms of features and performance? Penn Spinfisher Long Cast: This model is very similar to the basic Spinfisher, but comes with an extra large, elongated spool. This spool design enables extra long casting, which makes this spinning reel perfect for surf fishing.

But in case you’re looking for a saltwater reel, then neither of these models is the best option, and you should be looking at the Penn Spinfisher or Slammer instead. Penn Conflict vs Battle However, they do support critical moving internals, and the shield does offer an element of protection. It’s a surprisingly smooth crank. Anti-Reverse The Penn Fierce 3 is undoubtedly a less budget-friendly option than the Pursuit 3, but the additional features it offers more than make up for the higher price.