Penn Spinfisher V SSV9500 Spinning Reel

Penn Spinfisher V SSV9500 Spinning Reel

by Penn
Price: $199.95
Model
TD Code
DescriptionMono Capacity (yds/lb)Braid Capacity (yds/lb)BearingsMax Drag
(lbs)
Gear RatioLine Retrieve
(inches)
Weight
(oz)
Price
SSV9500
PEN-1067
Spinfisher 9500360/30
300/40
220/50
630/50
540/65
490/80
5+1404.2:13938.3$199.95 USD
A more advanced edition of the Spinfisher series reels. The Spinfisher V Series spinning reels are made with Penn's new Water Tight Design which protects the reel from saltwater making its way into the gearbox or drag system. The Spinfisher V Series reels have many improved features such as the rubber gasket that keeps superline from slipping. Another great feature is the line capacity rings, so you will always know how much line is left during a tough angling fight.

More Features:
  • New thicker heavy duty aluminum bail wire adds strength and durability
  • 5 Shielded stainless steel bearing system
  • Infinite anti-reverse (back up ratchet on 7500-10500 sizes)
  • Friction trip ramp prevents premature bail trip when casting
  • Stainless steel mainshaft and alloy main gear
  • Triple-supported and oversized stainless steel mainshaft on 9500 and 10500 models
  • Enhanced gear ratios on smaller sizes
4.5 Stars based on 259 reviews
By Ken
Bonita Springs, Florida--Oak Forest, I.
Fantastic Produict
January 27, 2019
I have researched saltwater spinning reels in detail.
When I came upon the 6500 bail less by Penn, there was no further searching. I'm skeptical of other's comments, but there were so many 5 *s, I thought I'd give it a try. Best thing I did. We live in Bonita Springs, Fl. most of the year. This reel is so great. The bail less is the greatest. I took a few casts to familiarize my self with, the technique. But boy it is effortless. What's the first thing to break on a traditional spinning reel? The bail spring, right? Well at least for me. No Bail, no spring .No problem. Highly recommend the bail less model..
Pros
  • See above
Cons
  • None yet.
By Karim
Weymouth
Best reel money can buy
February 10, 2022
This has to be one one of the best reels in the market ..this may feel a bit heavy at times but once you hook a monster you will immediately appreciate making this investment
Pros
  • Waterproof smooth
Cons
  • Slightly heavy
By Steve
Payson AZ
Great Surf Reel
February 3, 2022
Assume heavy duty, waterproof reel. On sale what a steal, I bought two!
By Eddy
Waxhaw, NC
I compared them with the Stela shimano
June 13, 2021
I bought them to compare them with the top of the line. I can tell the difference on gear ratios but not by much, they are comparable in my opinion and so far so good.
Pros
  • Great and durable materials, reliable and so far so good. Will keep using it and yes I will buy it again.
Cons
  • No cons so far so good!
By ALEXIS
MIAMI, FL
Great reel
March 23, 2021
Nice material and design, 3 years of use, and is like new
By N17
,
Still working hard after 4 years
February 15, 2021
It still works. I don’t take great care of it but still super smooth after 4 years
By gary
Bayview, TX
AWESOME
January 26, 2021
AWESOME REEL, DURABLE, HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT
Pros
  • VERY DURABLE
Cons
  • WEIGHT MAYBE BUT WHAT CAN U EXPECT FROM SUCH A LARGE REEL
By Gonzalo
Corpus Christi, TX
Worth it!!!
September 29, 2020
This reel is absolutely worth every penny!! Great quality, strong and smooth. Haven’t been able to use the live liner yet, but I’m sure it will work perfectly when I do.
By Joseph
bay shore, NY
Good enough
May 23, 2020
Good enough for my local dock hopping for tog or blues/bass but it feels very geary and not smooth. I still enjoy it because it holds a good amount of line has good drag and casts great.
Pros
  • Spool size
Cons
  • Issues while jigging and hooking up, handle spins backwards and have to get slack to fix it.. has happened to me and a friends
By Matthew
Clearwater, FL
Great reel for a variety of purposes
May 19, 2020
Surprising power in a live liner. Have pulled in some mackerel, grouper, snapper and mahi with this reel.
Pros
  • Strong with serious backbone
  • Live liner
  • Smooth action
Cons
  • Very quiet clicker on the live liner...if any noice is around you won?t hear it running out.
By Tom
New Jersey
Heavy Duty
April 7, 2020
While this is shore a workhorse of a reel, it is a big girl and can be cumbersome compare to some slightly more expensive alternatives in class, I use the 10500 for jigging for tuna.
By Sean
Hacienda Hts, CA
Great, but...
March 29, 2020
It’s a solid reel with quality parts. I do have one complaint with the live line feature. I was hoping that the live sardine could swim out using the bottom drag. I was using 50lb braid and with the complete free setting the sardine was not able to do so. I had to open the bail for the sardine to swim out. I did still caught a few yellow fin tuna but it didn’t work the way I expected it work. I had no problem reeled in the tunas thou.
Pros
  • Solid reel with quality components
Cons
  • Live liner feature didn?t work as expected.
By Joey
South Jersey, new jersey
Great reel
March 24, 2020
Had the opportunity to use the 5500 series reel fighting 100+ pound tarpon and it held up great. Perfect size for the job. Also used for stripers off the Jersey shore and has held up great through the years.
By Alan
Chesapeake Bay, MD
Best chunk/live bait fishing reel EVER!
March 23, 2020
I fish for Rock Fish (aka Striped Bass) in the Chesapeake Bay and have great success using the Penn Spinfisher 4500LL. The "LL" stands for live lining and means I can set my baits out, flip the live liner switch and sit back waiting for the line to scream off the reel. As soon as you turn the reel handle once, the drag kicks in to where you have it set and you fight the fish. no more adjusting the drag when there's a fish on the line, means more fish in the boat!
By Andrew
Ohio
I hate the bail-less
February 5, 2020
I thought that it was a cool idea so I had gotten the bail-less model. I've got to tell you, I wish I could change that decision. The reel itself is a very good quality. It stood up to a decent stingray, and hasn't tarnished at all since my saltwater trip. The problem comes when I'm casting. At times the line will find it way into the arm and snap the cast short. My motto for the trip had become "son of a bail-less b****" whenever it snapped the cast short.
Pros
  • good quality
  • Smooth drag
  • Smooth reeling
Cons
  • casting with the bail-less model is very fraustrating
5 Questions & 5 Answers
D
from 01235 asked:
April 30, 2020
Looking for a 7' (ish) med/heavy spinning rod that the ssv9500 will fit on.  The reel seats on most rods are too small?  Any ideas...prefer no ceramic guide inserts as they tend to break??
1 Answer
Shimano makes high-quality rods, this should fit your needs. https://www.tackledirect.com/shimanotvs66mh.html
Submitted by: Sydney on April 30, 2020

Connor
from Boston asked:
April 11, 2017
Can this reel handle tuna? Specifically, casting at bluefin around New England.
1 Answer
The Spinfishers 9500 could handle tuna fishing depending on the size tuna you are targeting. Here is a video link with the 9500 on display tuna fishing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11PooOMf-i4
Submitted by: Donald on April 12, 2017

Dave
from Glens Falls, NY asked:
September 12, 2016
I am looking at the Penn Spinfisher V SSV9500 spinning reel for use as a deep jigging reel for Pollack off the New Hampshire coast. I use primarily Ahi assault Diamond jigs in the 14oz down to 8oz size. Am I looking at the right spinning reel for this application and also what rod should I be looking at to mate up with this reel?
1 Answer
The Penn Spinfisher V SSV9500 Spinning Reel could take up to 8 oz jigs for Pollack fishing
Submitted by: Donald on September 13, 2016

goxxy
from ny asked:
March 15, 2016
Where is made? USA or China.Thans
1 Answer
The spinfisher is made is china. The only spinning reels made in USA is the Z series and the torque.
Submitted by: Tyler on March 15, 2016

Sean
from Delaware asked:
June 28, 2015
can i put any pound test line on this reel even if its not one of the tree mentioned ex. 40lbs test braid
1 Answer
Hello Sean. Yes you can. The line ratings shown are just to give you an idea of how much line the reel can hold. This reel will handle 40 pound braided line with ease!
Submitted by: Brandon on June 29, 2015

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