Hello TD people,

I have received my Penn 704Z spinning reel, which I ordered from you, loaded with power pro maxquatro 50 pound test braid in moss green.

I am very pleased with the reel, but I am more impressed with Tackle Direct's customer service!

The careful, thorough explanation of your line to spool winding process is, to me, at least, FAR above and beyond the call...including photos of the machines used in the procedure?

THAT is classic American service to go along with my new, AMERICAN MADE, classic spinning reel! Awesome!

Thank you,
Scott W..

classic is great to fish. Really impressed with this older design. Will buy more if they came in a smaller size.

Simple, rugged, reliable, and functional! These reels are amazing. If only they had a couple of smaller models like the 714z and 712z. I would buy a half dozen in a minute!

I’ve had this reel for a good second now and I’ve been able to bring in huge fish with ease even a few tarpon. I have doubts that the max drag is 15 pounds it doesn’t make any sense lol

The amount of line this thing can hold with its simplicity to service on yourself. You really can’t beat the nostalgia ot brings back from the fall run back in the 80s yeeew

Most consider it a poor man's Van Staal. I wouldn't purposely dunk it, but I've had to on occasion. ( I underestimated the depth of the water during a short walk between rocks.) A little preventative maintenance is all you really need, along with possibly a bi yearly degreasing' cleaning and re-greasing of the cavity.It's a great first bailess reel for someone learning the technique. It pairs great with a rod from 9 to 11 feet. And is not so heavy to make it a real wrist killer. Most of my fishing situations require a lot of power to turn a fish from deep heavy currents. I've had no problems in it's first few sessions in the surf, jettisoned or canals in the Northeast.

Just don't try swimming with it.

When they discontinued this reel i had a fit. I have an older one and this thing is a time proven work of art.

And old classic time proven reel returns. Why Penn stopped production on these reels is beyond me.

Well! Well! Look who the cat dragged in! A blast from the past has returned (by popular demand) to the surf fishing scene. Penn recently has re-introduced the 704Z AND 706Z. And I for one. just had to have it in my most modest collection. Upon arrival, took it out for some light bass fishing and had some minor success. The Penn functioned perfectly and completed the job it was designed for. This test was only an introduction to the reel and not a torture test. Only time (and use) will prove the longevity of the 706Z. As for now...All I can say is...I really like it!

awesome real still made in the USA great value and tough.

I actually used 40b power pro braid on this reel:no wind knots,casts very well I think Penn might have actually improved on the gear quality Reel is smooth,tight and powerful An old friend returns,kudos to Penn for bringing the 704Z back!!

The 706 is a tried and true spinning reel. Maintenance is as simple as anyone can hope for. I have this spooled with 40# powerpro, on a 10.6 St Croix Legend, and it casts a mile. Priced perfectly and delivered quick.

Simple no frills durability with a classy Penn look

same great qualities as the older model. the first bail-less reel purchased, still adjusting.

Great action with big fish