Fin-nor vs. Penn Spinners

lcosta02 · 11-26-2006, 08:25 AM

I've heard mixed reactions about the new Fin-nor Offshore series. Penns are reliable, but trying something new never hurts.

Fin-nor Offshore or Penn SSm series?

primaz · 11-29-2006, 06:36 PM

If you want the ultimate in spinning reels take a look at Van Staal. I have two and while they are expensive they are worth it; I have stopped using all my other reels. I have the VS 150 which is a mere 11 oz and have 500 yards of 12lb mono. I also have the VS 250 which is 22 oz and have 500 yards of 20 lb mono on it. These are bailess reels and with a few casts you can easily get used to just pointing your index finger to easily seat the line in. The drag is bullet proof and made for blue water use and also being completely dunked in saltwater surf for Stippers.

ContenderWays · 12-07-2006, 09:06 AM

Are the fin-nor offshore series spinners pretty good? They are priced right and look smooth.

lcosta02 · 12-07-2006, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ContenderWays

Are the fin-nor offshore series spinners pretty good? They are priced right and look smooth.

Contender, I'm going to order a pair early next week. I'll let you know how they perform.

Another Grand · 12-08-2006, 12:38 PM

I have one.

Seems very solid.

Havent had a chance to fish it yet though

fish-n-dude · 12-19-2006, 07:19 PM

Had a couple of the Fin-Nor Ahab #8 spinners. At first they where great but I soon found out that they can't hold up to the saltwater environment. Major corrosoin issues. Never have one of those again.

11-26-2006, 08:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
lcosta02 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coral Gables, FL Boat: Cabo 35' Exp Occupation: Marine Division Manager Posts: 168	Fin-nor vs. Penn Spinners I've heard mixed reactions about the new Fin-nor Offshore series. Penns are reliable, but trying something new never hurts. Fin-nor Offshore or Penn SSm series? __________________ Costa Oil--- www.costaoil.com 2004 35 Cabo Express 2007 33 Invincible "All I know is that I know nothing." -Socrates

12-07-2006, 09:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
ContenderWays Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Boat: Contender 23T Best Catch: 59lb Dolphin Occupation: Sales Posts: 297	Are the fin-nor offshore series spinners pretty good? They are priced right and look smooth. __________________

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11-29-2006, 06:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
primaz Grunt Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	If you want the ultimate in spinning reels take a look at Van Staal. I have two and while they are expensive they are worth it; I have stopped using all my other reels. I have the VS 150 which is a mere 11 oz and have 500 yards of 12lb mono. I also have the VS 250 which is 22 oz and have 500 yards of 20 lb mono on it. These are bailess reels and with a few casts you can easily get used to just pointing your index finger to easily seat the line in. The drag is bullet proof and made for blue water use and also being completely dunked in saltwater surf for Stippers.

12-08-2006, 12:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Another Grand Hooked Up Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 971	I have one. Seems very solid. Havent had a chance to fish it yet though

12-19-2006, 07:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
fish-n-dude Lines In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 73	Had a couple of the Fin-Nor Ahab #8 spinners. At first they where great but I soon found out that they can't hold up to the saltwater environment. Major corrosoin issues. Never have one of those again.

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