Penn CLA5000 Clash Spinning Reel

Penn CLA5000 Clash Spinning Reel

by Penn
Price: $219.95
Model
TD Code
DescriptionRetrieveMono Cap. (yds/lb)Braid Cap. (yds/lb)Weight (oz)Max Drag (lbs)Ratio/IPTPrice
CLA5000
PEN-1413
Clash Spinning ReelDual Retrieve225/12 • 200/15 • 135/20420/20 • 300/30 • 240/4016.9205.6:1/36''$219.95 USD
Penn Clash Spinning Reels are lightweight, technical spinning reels perfectly designed for anglers who prefer to fish artificials with braided line. Penn Clash Spinning Reels offer machined gears and incorporate the Level-Line system which is designed to improve casting distance and eliminate wind knots.

Penn Clash Spinning Reel Features:

  • Full metal body and side plate
  • RR30 (carbon) rotor
  • CNC gear technology system (AL/brass main, brass pinion)
  • New oscillation system (Leveline) to reduce wind knots
  • Sealed HT-100 drag system utilizing a new wave spring design
5 Stars based on 65 reviews
By FJ
PA
Good
June 16, 2022
Similar to the battle series. Feels like a quality metal reel. Would use for freshwater. Clean it off after if you use at the beach.
By FJ
PA
good all around
June 16, 2022
Solid all around reel. Similar to the battle series. nice handle and cool color scheme.
Pros
  • smooth
By Shevy
Bay Area, California
Versatility and Quality CLASH5000
November 18, 2021
This Reel is a reliable workhorse, that can be fished in many ways, and can take the pounding the mighty pacific ocean dishes out.

I fish this reel off of boats for rockfish and lingcod and it has the line capacity to fish deeper reef, and the saltwater spray has not effected it yet (bought 4 years ago). I also fish cut bait for big rays and sharks and this reel has the power to stop em', and the line capacity for runners. I handle rays in the 50-60lb pound rang with ease. I can also get out on the rocks and not worry about the conditions when using my clash.

The thing just won't die, 100% worth my money.
Pros
  • Durability
  • Line capacity
  • Versatility
  • Strength
Cons
  • Wish there was a power knob
By Mike
NJ
Amazing reel
November 12, 2021
I’ve put this 4k size reel through torture basically and it still kicks butt. From 12+ Lb bluefish to 30lb Striper and numerous runoffs from tarpon in Florida, it still works. The tarpon burned up the drag a little but some penn grease helped that
Pros
  • Quality built
By buster
Coos bay, OR
My favorite Penn reel for freshwater
July 13, 2021
bought a 2000 size for freshwater and its been great. Really like the concept gearing its smooth and still going strong almost 3 years later
By Emmanuel S.
Bermuda Island
Clash 4000 Powerful yet smooth and looks cool too!!
September 25, 2020
Lightest Penn at 4000's, I've ever owned!

Penn products have been stepping up their game for the last couple of years... which is good :)

Powerful yet smooth (Smoothest spinning reel Penn I have) and built to last for a long time!



Pros
  • Smooth, Powerful and built like a tank, ohh! looks pretty cool too.
Cons
  • Noting noted as of the moment really happy with the purchase!!
By Jacob
DANVILLE, PA
Penn quality
June 23, 2020
I've been fishing various Penns for years now. Mostly older spinfishers and the battle 2. But this clash is nice. Decided to jump on the deal and give it a try. Definitely the smoothest Penn I've ever used. Quality drag that you expect from Penn. Overall a solid reel
Pros
  • Well built, good drag, smooth
By Fred
Santa Maria, Ca
Nice buttery smooth reel
June 3, 2020
Awesome smooth spinning reel , no problem cranking in the fish and at a good price
By Stephen
Pensacola, FL, USA
Super satisfied
May 14, 2020
Ordered the awesome PENN CLASH 4000, called the next day to add a spool full of braid and to my delight it was already shipped!! Not only is that awesome, the reel IS SO NICE. It looks so good,, really something to look at ,all the weight saving cuts and carbon fiber accent the classic penn gold. Looks awesome and the performance as good and better than you could expect. Extra smooth drag plenty of stopping power and those CNC'ed gears are so smooth and strong. It has done the trick on Pompano and redfish so far. And they have been upper slot red's. Reel will work for many applications ordering another 2 for bait rods!!! Awesome purchase from TACKLE DIRECT and A STAPLE BRAND LIKE PENN
Pros
  • Looks
  • Light
  • Smooth and strong drag
  • Cnc 'ed gears are tight and smooth
Cons
  • None for me
By taigue
HUNTINGTON, NY
Have had this reel for 5+ years
April 26, 2020
Have caught everything from bluefish to mahi. this reel is extremely durable and has never failed. drag system is flawless.
By Dave
NY
Great spinner reel
April 14, 2020
Good for a little bit of everything
By Calvin
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Great!
March 6, 2020
Not as smooth as Shimano but will last just as long!
By Tom
New Jersey
Fantastic inshore reel
March 5, 2020
Super smooth drag, lightweight, well balanced. The new mid-tier to higher end Penn reels are brilliant
By Reese
,
Great reel
January 31, 2020
This reel is great I use it for redfish and trout on eastern coast works great. Also a good Sabiki reel.
Pros
  • Very strong built reel with good saltwater resistance
Cons
  • Not as smooth as some shimanos competitors once strung (not really much of a problem though)
By Larry
long Beach, new York
Great Spinning Reel for the Money
January 9, 2020
I have been using this reel in the surf since Penn introduced a couple of years ago, putting it on a 10 foot GSB. I have tamed teen size bluefish with a drag that is smooth. It has stood up to sand and surf and has not failed me yet. It holds a fair amount of 30 or 40 lbs power pro. I liked it so much I got a second one to put on a 11 foot GSB. I highly recommend this reel for both 10 and 11 foot rods.
Pros
  • It is light and strong, holds a fair amount of 30 or 40 pound braid, and the drag is super smooth.
Cons
  • None yet!
5 Questions & 5 Answers
Craig
from Augusta Ga asked:
November 19, 2018
looking to pair this reel with a Penn BATIN1220S76 Battalion Inshore Spinning Rod would this be a good fit?
1 Answer
Both the 4000 and the 5000 would pair well with that rod.
Submitted by: Bernie on November 19, 2018

Allan
from Columbia, mo asked:
July 22, 2018
I’m looking for a saltwater spinning reel that will cast a light weight lure a long way please help.
1 Answer
A 4000 or 5000 Shimano Stradic Fk would be a good choice for a lightweight long casting saltwater spinning reel, your casting distance will depend on the type rod as well.
Submitted by: Bernie on July 23, 2018

Jon
from Cape Cod asked:
July 3, 2021
Would this Penn CLA5000 be good to pair with St Croix Avid Surf 10’? I’m looking to throw 2-3” plugs mostly.. 
1 Answer
Yes, this reel paired with the St Croix Surf rod will pair well together. 
Submitted by: Paul Olah on July 5, 2021

Peter
from Kings Park,NY asked:
September 1, 2016
I'm looking for a surf spinning rig to go for distance on ocean fishing. Like the Penn clash reel but am undecided about the rod. The surf rods I'm finding are made for braid or mono. And at least 10'6" or 11 " to get over the waves. Any thoughts on length, type of rod, not breaking the bank. Thanks for any assistance. I'll be headed for your store in Egg Harbor after Labor Day.
1 Answer
We have in store Tsunami Airwave Elite rods 10 ft and 11 ft in the $130-$150 price range and the St. Croix Mojo Surf rods 10 ft 6in and 11 ft in the $250 price range. Excellent rods for the Penn Clash.
Submitted by: Donald on September 2, 2016

mike
from long island,ny asked:
December 10, 2015
which penn clash would go with a 9ft lamiglas ?
1 Answer
I would recommend the 5000 size for that rod.
Submitted by: David on December 10, 2015

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