Thread: PENN Fierce 6000

I just picked up a PENN 6000 from a local maw and paw bait shop and was wondering if anyone would give me some tips on what rod and line I should put on it for fishing next week when I head down there. (figured it would be a good king or bull red reel) feel free to correct me if I'm wrong for using it for that setup...Lol

dont know what your looking for in a rod but the line would be momoi 17 lb you can take it to j&m and they will spool it for you

thanks kingkiller thats about what lineI was thinking myself. Would I need a rod over 7ft for it. was thinking like maybe a 8 to 9 foot med heavy action but like I said correct me if I'm wrong...

either an uglystick or an 8' tsunnami surf rod, these were my first two before I got into customs

thats exactly the two I was looking at as far as durability witch of the two would be better in your opinion? I know custom would be best but the guy up here that builds cutoms has a month waiting and will be down there monday.

Buy this model of ugly stik:

Model: BWS 1100 80
Pieces: 2
Line Weight: 10-25 lbs.
Lure Weight: 3/4-3 oz.
Guides: 5+Tip

They sell them at Walmart for around $45. If you want a more expensive rod, go to J&M.

+1 the ugly stick has more power

though it is heavier weight-wise :-\

Just a thought, whats really fun is to spool a 6000 with 12lb test Berkley, you can get a TON of line on it. Or maybe use Ande. Both have exceptional strength at that diameter and it makes a 15lb King feel like a Mack Truck...... I started out using 20lb and 17lb on my Penn reels but now I think the largest I use is 15lb. I don't know, I just like using the lightest line possible so it's more of a "battle" between me and the fish and not just reeling it in. Yes I do lose a few fish that way, but it's my fault for over doing it either with drag or line tension. I have a 5000 that is spooled with 10lb and it's a blast to use for Spanish.

:headbang: fish on dude,,,,,

I caught a 32 lber on 6 last year.. Line capacity is far more important than breaking strength.. It starts getting real squirrely with 4 lb..