Should i return the 7′ Penn Captiva spinning combo i have and get the 6’6″ Daiwa Procaster spinning combo?
I heard they call it the “Craptiva” and that it is not a good reel and rod. People tell me to get the Daiwa Procaster spinning combo that is the same price as the Penn. im targeting bass, snook, and maybe even some small tarpon. also, the daiwa procaster reel has 11 bearings compared to the 8 bearing captiva.
The Captiva certainly has mixed reviews. (I’ve never owned one, but I have read bad reviews about it..)
When buying a reel (or any tackle for that matter) your best course of action is to read as many reviews about it as possible.
Go to Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas and check out ANY reel you are thinking about buying…….Both those company’s have a decent review section that is written by the consumer.
Here’s an idea: Why not save a little more money and buy something good??
Both those combo’s aren’t worth purchasing, (and could only handle 6-8 Baby Tarpon or medium-sized Jacks before they went ka-put!!)
For $50 MORE you could have something decent……..Why buy crap NOW when you can save a week and have something good LATER?
Here are a couple “inexpensive” options with excellent feedback:
REELS?
1. Cabelas, Salt Striker SS40- This reel has TONS of good feedback (155 people give it a 4.6 out of 5), and is only $45 dollars! Check it out here- http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166-cat20333&id=0017215316449a&navCount=5&podId=0017215&parentId=cat20333&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=QL&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true
2. Ugly Stik Lite 7′ Inshore One Piece- These are excellent when you need a rod to do double duty in Salt AND Freshwater. Check them out here- http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_17946____SearchResults
See! For $85-$90 you could have something that will LAST longer than a Season………save another $100 and (if you take care of the outfit) have something that could last a LIFETIME.
think about it…..
Hope this helps?
Fierce™ Spinning Reel Product Review by PENN®
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NEW ABU GARCIA STAMINA SE 10 BALL BEARING SPINNING REEL PENN STSE 2000 $20.50 |
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NEW ABU GARCIA STAMINA SE 10 BALL BEARING SPINNING REEL PENN STSE 2000 $7.50 |
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New Penn Fierce Spinning Fishing Reel 5.6:1 GR 5 Bearing 15-20lb FRC6000 $67.99 |
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PENN REEL NEW REPLACEMENT BEARING COVER #233-550G $4.69 |
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PENN REEL PARTS NEW REPLACEMENT WORM BEARING #044-340 $1.69 |
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PENN REEL NEW REPLACEMENT BEARING COVER #233-560 $5.89 |
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Penn Senator 4/0 Special 113H Ball Bearing Reel $16.25 |
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PENN REEL NEW REPLACEMENT BEARING COVER #233-5600 $5.89 |
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NEW ABU GARCIA STAMINA SE 10 BALL BEARING SPINNING REEL PENN STSE 2000 $5.50 |
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Penn reel parts bearing cover or (dust cover ) 430SS G $7.99 |
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Penn Reel Ball Bearing #020 6500 $5.99 |
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Penn Reel Ball Bearing #055 050 $6.99 |
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Lot of 2 PENN PURSUIT PUR5000 Saltwater Spinning Reels 4+1 S.S. Bearing System $59.58 |
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Penn reel repair parts ball bearing 700, 702 $14.99 |
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PENN REEL NEW COMPLETE REPLACEMENT BEARING #040-060 $5.89 |
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PENN REEL NEW COMPLETE REPLACEMENT BEARING #040-113HL $17.69 |
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PENN REEL NEW LEFT SIDE BEARING SPRING #041-060 $1.69 |
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VINTAGE Penn Reel Part #26-113H Bearing 113H 505HS 210M $13.99 |
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Nice Used Penn Captiva CV5000 Spinning Reel 11 Ball Bearing $21.51 |
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PENN PURSUIT 5000 Spinning Reel NEW 4+1 SS Bearings Compare at $69.95 $19.38 |
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PENN FIERCE 5000 Spinning Reel NEW SALES SAMPLE 5 SS Bearing Compare at $79.95 $46.00 |
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PENN REEL PARTS NEW REPLACEMENT BEARING COVER #233-430G $3.99 |
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PENN SARGUS 8000 Spinning Reel NEW SALES SAMPLE 6 SS Bearing Compare at $99.95 $61.00 |
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PENN SARGUS 6000 Spinning Reel NEW SALES SAMPLE 6 SS Bearing Compare at $89.95 $41.00 |
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PENN PARTS 40-114 L.S.BEARING NOS(114 PENN REELS) $14.95 |
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Penn Reel Part 040-109 (40-109) LEFT SIDE BEARING $4.00 |
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Penn Reel Part 040-113HL (40-113HL) BEARING WITH O-RING $14.00 |
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Penn Reel Part 040-114 (40-114) BEARING NON HANDLE SIDE $9.00 |
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Penn Reel Part 040-114HL (40-114HL) BEARING LEFT SIDE $9.00 |
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PENN REEL PARTS NEW REPLACEMENT BEARING #020-722 $14.09 |
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PENN REEL NEW REPLACEMENT WORM BEARING #044-330 $1.69 |
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PENN REEL PARTS NEW REPLACEMENT WORM BEARING #043-109 $3.29 |
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PENN REEL NEW REPLACEMENT WORM BEARING #044N109 $3.99 |
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PENN PART 43-910 BEARING WORM GEAR 910,920,930,940 REEL $1.00 |
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Penn Conquer 4000 – 10 Ball Bearing Spinning Reel – 200/10 $199.95 |
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Penn reel parts left side worm bearing 209 $7.99 |
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New Penn Pursuit Spinning Fishing Reel 5.2:1 GR 5 Bearing 8-30lb PUR4000 $48.99 |
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Penn reel parts L.S. bearing cap W/ball bearing 210 $17.99 |
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EXTRA NICE PENN #210 HIGH SPEED BALL BEARING LEVEL WIND REEL $5.00 |
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PENN REEL PARTS NEW REPLACEMENT WORM BEARING #043-009 $2.79 |
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113H Special Senator High-Speed Reel $95.00 The Penn Special Senator, with faster gear ratios than the standard Penn Senator, is ideal for many fishing applications. The faster retrieve translates into less time cranking.Precision-Machined, Stainless Pinion GearHigh-Strength, Manganese-Bronze Main GearsMulti-Disc Star Drag SystemConvertible Power HandleSealed, Stainless Ball BearingsChrome Reinforced Side PlatesHeavy-Duty ClickerHigh-Streng… |
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Liquid Bearings, TOP QUALITY 100%-synthetic oil for baitcasting reels, provides SUPERIOR Lubrication and Also Prevents corrosion!! $6.99 This is the synthetic lubricant that consistently outperforms all others currently available. It has incredible low and high-temperature characteristics, which is absolutely necessary for proper reel lubrication but completely lacking in petroleum-based oils. Don’t use them on your reels any longer! Actual oils leave sticky deposits when the short-chain molecule components evaporate over time. Re… |
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Liquid Bearings, TOP QUALITY 100%-synthetic oil for spinning reels, provides Superior Lubrication and Also Prevents corrosion!! $6.99 This is the synthetic lubricant that consistently outperforms all others currently available. It has incredible low and high-temperature characteristics, which is absolutely necessary for proper reel lubrication but completely lacking in petroleum-based oils. Don’t use them on your reels any longer! Actual oils leave sticky deposits when the short-chain molecule components evaporate over time. Re… |
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Penn Fierce Spinning Reel $89.99 Put the power of Penn Fierce Spinning Reels to work for you! From the big lake they call “Gitche Gumee” to the Florida Keys folks have been reeling in the big ones with Penn Reels for years. Dependable and built to last, these Fierce Reels make a great buy for the big haul. Full metal body and sideplates keep precise gear alignment under heavy loads; Machined anodized aluminum spool; Stainless ste… |
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