Penn Reels...are they any good?

[rich_ace_G]

I've been liking the Fenwick lately so want to build something affordable for Steelheading only. I'm getting the 8'6"

http://www.fenwickfishing.com/cat.php?k=472637&sk=472637

and will pair it with...

http://www.pennreels.com/products/reels/spinning-reels/fierce

the FRC5000. I've never tried a Penn Reel before.

 

[ChaseChrome]

I've been liking the Fenwick lately so want to build something affordable for Steelheading only. I'm getting the 8'6"

http://www.fenwickfi...72637&sk=472637

and will pair it with...

http://www.pennreels...ng-reels/fierce

the FRC5000. I've never tried a Penn Reel before.

Heya Rich:
Some big Fenwick fans here, I have an HMX...careful to check the winding though...
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