Penn SSV6500BLS Spinfisher V Bail-less Spinning Reel

Penn SSV6500BLS Spinfisher V Bail-less Spinning Reel

by Penn
Price: $159.95
Model
TD Code
DescriptionMono Capacity (yds/lb)Braid Capacity (yds/lb)BearingsMax Drag
(lbs)
Gear RatioLine Retrieve
(inches)
Weight
(oz)
Price
SSV6500BLS
PEN-1205
Spinfisher 6500BLS330/12
300/15
210/20
430/30
340/40
280/50
5+1305.6:13923.0$159.95 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.

The newest addition to the Spinfisher V series is the SSV6500BLS Bail-less reel, new for 2014.

More Features:
  • Full Metal Body, sideplate, and rotor
  • Water Tight Design
  • Sealed HT-100 Slammer drag system
  • Superline SpoolTM - No backing needed because of the rubber gasket keeps superline from slipping
  • Friction trip ramp prevents premature bail trip when casting Heavy-duty aluminum bail wire
  • 5 Shielded stainless steel bearing system
  • Infinite Anti-Reverse (Back up ratchet on 7500-10500 sizes)
  • Line Capacity Rings
  • Live Liner Feature
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
6 Questions & 6 Answers
michael
from Ridgewood, NY asked:
September 19, 2018
hi, I heard the spinfisher reels are sealed, not like a van stall but they some type of sealing system that would prevent erosion up to a certain degree. is this true?
1 Answer
The reels have a rubber gasket that prevents water intrusion.
Submitted by: Bernie on September 20, 2018

ronn
from brooklyn, ny asked:
April 11, 2020
will this be the only size you carry?


1 Answer
Unfortunately we no longer carry any of the Spinfisher V's but we do have the VI's available to purchase. Only the 6500 size has the bail-less feature. 
Submitted by: Rebecca Redington on April 13, 2020

Lenny
from Nyc asked:
May 8, 2015
Where can I buy a Spare spool for this real
1 Answer
Lenny, they are available on our website. (PEN-1183)
Submitted by: Frank on May 11, 2015

ed
from montauk, ny asked:
October 31, 2014
How much braided line does it take.
1 Answer
Hello Ed. This reel takes 430 yards of 30 pound line, 340 yards of 40, and 280 yards of 50. Please feel free to contact us if you have any more questions!
Submitted by: Customer Service on November 1, 2014

Phil
from east stroudsburg Pa asked:
October 8, 2014
why is v7500l bail less reel have only 1 bearing and is $199 vs. the 6500bls with 5 bearings and is $159 what's the advantage or difference in 1 bearing vs. 5 ?
1 Answer
Hello Phil. All of the spinfisher series rods have the 5+1 bearing system. Please feel free to contact us if you have any more questions!
Submitted by: Customer Service on October 9, 2014

Brian
from Florida asked:
November 17, 2013
Will this reel come in a combo?
1 Answer
This particular model is not available in a combo package. You would have to combine the reel with a rod manually. We have combos for the SSV6500LL and the standard SSV6500 only, and are provided on the website link below. http://www.tackledirect.com/penn-spinfisher-v-spinning-combos.html
Submitted by: Customer Service on November 17, 2013

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