Thread: Penn Z Series Returns!

Penn is bringing back the Z Series! There are 2 sizes. There is the 704z and the 706z. I was thinking about the 706 bail-less. Does anyone have any opinion on the return of the Z Series or the 706z bail-less as a pier/king rod?

Welcome to the forum stoc! Here is a link to an earlier discussion.
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...emo-reel-6353/

I have fished Penn's for years and now have two 714Z'z that are out of commission because I cannot find parts. Someone was telling me yesterday that Penn now has a lifetime replacement policy if something breaks. I am somewhat skeptical about the accuracy of that statement. I took a Daiwa back to Marks Outdoors in B'ham about 3 years ago that was shot. It was supposed to have a life time warranty. 3 months later Marks notified me that Daiwa had quit honoring that lifetime warranty so I was screwed. I have not bought a Daiwa since.

You might try The -Reel -Doc . Larry , may have or be able to find the parts for your 714z's . Just a thought .

Personally, I will not buy any Penn due to the fact they moved or sold out to China!

The new 704's and 706's are made in usa and are almost exactly like the old ones,parts will interchange,.

Originally Posted by sralman308

Personally, I will not buy any Penn due to the fact they moved or sold out to China!

Please consider supporting those PENN products which are Made in USA. The new run of 704-706Z are USA made. That really sends a message that you support them when they produce here. Encourage insourcing. Your choice, of course, and I understand your position.

Good report stoc! I wonder when the long casts will come out. Wish we could be on the pier at daylight tomorrow!

Originally Posted by sralman308

Personally, I will not buy any Penn due to the fact they moved or sold out to China!

On another fishing forum, somebody said much the same, to which a Penn Rep replied.

Good morning..........Rest assured that not all of our products are made overseas.
There are quite a number of reels still made here in the Philadelphia plant.....just about 50 feet away from where I work! This would include spinning, conventional and International reels which are designed in our engineering department and manufactured in our assembly department.Penn has also been very aggressive over the last few years with new product every year (which would include new lever drag reels due out by the end of the year) and a customer service, repair and parts department second to none in the industry.If you do have any concerns about the reels you've purchased, please feel free to contact me. I'll be happy to help you in any manner that I can.

Take care....Tom

tmblecker@purefishing.com
(215) 779-4039

I for one really like the older 3rd generation SS Spinfishers, I buy them on eBay and am willing to pay more for the American Made quality that was inherent in them.
Bought a NIB 9500SS for surf fishing not too long ago, and have a bid on a 5500SS that I hope to use for Specks and such.
Keeping an eye out for a 113HLW with stainless gears/gear sleeve.
I love Penn reels.

Originally Posted by oldfisherman

I have fished Penn's for years and now have two 714Z'z that are out of commission because I cannot find parts.

Which parts do you need?
Between PennParts.com and eBay, you should be able to find anything you need.

The only 714 parts that PennParts.com doesn't have available are assembled handles, handle parts and Bail Wires.