What size penn slammer to pair with 9’ lamiglas carbon surf rod

[ianroddie]

Was wondering what size penn slammer iii to go with 9’ lamiglas carbon surf Thabks

Edited November 16, 2020 by ianroddie

[LockedDrag]

4 hours ago, ianroddie said:

Was wondering what size penn slammer iii to go with 9’ lamiglas carbon surf Thabks

4500

[shark lobster]

Second that 4500

[reelfire]

4500 balances nice on a 9 ft. rod.

[beret]

4500 for sure...

 

 

 

[Evil-Bay]

I've tried my 4500 on both of my 9' surf rods.  Feels a tad small.  My 5500 was a better fit for me.  You're gonna have to see for your self before deciding.

 

 

[ianroddie]

44 mins ago, beret said:

4500 for sure...

 

 

 

250 yards enough from fishing from the surf? And the higher 6:2:1 ratio?

[raider73]

25 mins ago, ianroddie said:

250 yards enough from fishing from the surf? And the higher 6:2:1 ratio?

I fit exactly 300yds of 30lb Yo-Zuri braid on my SSSVI 4500LL(same as non LL).  Very good line lay also.

[ianroddie]

4 mins ago, raider73 said:

I fit exactly 300yds of 30lb Yo-Zuri braid on my SSSVI 4500LL(same as non LL).  Very good line lay also.

Oh bet

[raider73]

Here's a picture of the line lay. Could maybe use a slim washer for better centering

[Bluetaildragger]

4500 without a doubt

[RockRonin]

If the rod is L to ML power, the 4500 pairs nicely. If it's a M-MH action the 5500 would be a better fit. I have a 9'2" GSB SKINNER 1 piece and fish it with both 4500 and 5500/TRQ5.

 The rod feels light w/the 4500, but more capable with the 5500/T5 also casts farther, but definitely heavier by almost a half pound.

[beret]

Folks 250 yds is plenty from the surf for me.......in fact I never spool my reels like raider73 prefers. I like my spooled line at least 1/8th inch or more from the lip. Just a preference and opinion. I have never spooled a reel off the surf..........

39 mins ago, ianroddie said:

250 yards enough from fishing from the surf? And the higher 6:2:1 ratio?

 

[ianroddie]

4 mins ago, RockRonin said:

If the rod is L to ML power, the 4500 pairs nicely. If it's a M-MH action the 5500 would be a better fit. I have a 9'2" GSB SKINNER 1 piece and fish it with both 4500 and 5500/TRQ5.

 The rod feels light w/the 4500, but more capable with the 5500/T5 also casts farther, but definitely heavier by almost a half pound.

Oops the carbon surf is 1/2 - 3 oz medium power I just ordered the 4500

[ianroddie]

I got the heavier rod cause I wanted to throw 2.5 oz plugs and other 2oz plugs