704 or 704z?

[ThatGuyDownTheStreet]

Which one would be recomended? It'll be on a 9-10 foot rod. It'll do chunking, plugging and everything in between, and may see a dunk or two here or there. Braid will most likley be used, with a spare spool of mono. Any advice?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Sgt Striper]

Both are the same , one is green the other is black, and the later Z's have the anodized spool, early one have the cast alum. spool.

[Gollum]

Yup. They are the same except for the color. The green 704 has a metal medallion on the side plate whereas the black 704z has a black/gold/red/blue medallion on the side plate.

 

704Z -

 

 

704 (also called a "greenie") -

 

 

(Thanks to Pennman for the picture from the BST).

 

So really the question is - Blond or brunette?

[stripersurfguyny]

brunette... unless the blonde is dressed up like a naughty school girl

 

 

ahhh last night

[ThatGuyDownTheStreet]

Same thing, hmm. So could you swap spools from a Z to an equal size Greenie? If so, which is more braid friendly?

[sc537]

And if the both reels are in the same condition you will more than likely pay more for the green 704.

[Gollum]

Same thing, hmm. So could you swap spools from a Z to an equal size Greenie? If so, which is more braid friendly?

 

Yes, the spools are equivalent sizes, if you aren't interested in how it works.

 

I've never used braid on my 704z, but I've heard that the anodized spool (the gold one) is better for braid. The plain black spools, I understand, can catch a little more because of the way it is painted.

 

I've also heard that reels are finicky some 704s like braid better, some 704z's like braid better, though I've not had that experience.

[ThatGuyDownTheStreet]

So if I had a greenie, I could use a gold spool for braid?

 

I figure on getting whatevers avaliable in good condition at a good price, If thats the case.

[J Barbosa]

I never liked the green ones. They are so ugly but

[Gollum]

So if I had a greenie, I could use a gold spool for braid?

 

I figure on getting whatevers avaliable in good condition at a good price, If thats the case.

 

Yes. All the parts are the interchangeable between the 704 and the 704z (except the medallions).

 

You just don't usually see 704s with a 704z spool.

[Ditch Jigger]

Same thing, hmm. So could you swap spools from a Z to an equal size Greenie? If so, which is more braid friendly?

 

 

Yes. Neither.

 

But all of the spools love Fireline

[sean curry]

The greenies and some of the early Z's come with torpedo handles, I think. Some find the torpedo to their liking more than the rubber one.

 

My 704 has both the rubber "T" handle and a round 706 replacement handle.

 

I don't spin that much, but I like the torpedo shape better on squidders and such.

 

I have a lot of respect for the 704/706 reels. Mine is mostly used by Laura and guests. It has stood up very well.

 

I did but the replacement drag knob. I went thru 2 of the plastic originals. Not sure if it was user error or not.

 

sean

[ThatGuyDownTheStreet]

So if the parts are interchangable, Ill just go with whichever is more convinent to buy. How about dunking?

 

 

Yes. Neither.

 

But all of the spools love Fireline

 

 

I figured I'd get that. Are you saying that neither work with braid? Or that they both work good with braid? confusionconfusion

 

What about the greenies with the silver sideplate and blue/green stripes?

[rocket500]

None of the older Penn reels are ideal for braided lines. Fireline works better.

 

The one with the aluminum sideplate is the same as a greenie, other than that sideplate.

 

All parts are interchangable between all of the 704 reels.

[The Lure Washer]

Dont you have a broken wrist?