PENN Wrath II Spinning Fishing Reel

I have to start by saying that this is the entry level for PENN Spinning Reels and I sincerely believe it’s the “The Best Buy For The Money” compared with other models and other name brand reels.This Wrath 2500-8000 is in my opinion “The Best Buy” for my money, bar none. A couple months ago I ordered the Wrath 2500, 4000, 8000 because the price. On the day I ordered, the prices were $29.99 for all sizes. Prices and stock fluctuate on all Reels due to the time of year or season. I also liked the specs that I downloaded from PENN.com and as importantly I have always loved the ease of ordering parts directly from PENN.I wasn’t disappointed from the first day. All three sizes are quiet and smooth. I use them for for saltwater bait and jerk casting in north Georgia to surf fishing down on the Gulf coast. I have caught just about everything possible from bluegill bream to catfish and carp. I have used the 2500 with a 4 lbs line for fly fishing with trout. The 8000 with 30 lbs test monofilament line, does well for big Cats in West Point Lake to Rays and Skates down on the Gulf of Mexico (it does well no matter what size and I really appreciate the weight and size of the 8000).These newly designed Penn WRATH spinners look nice with any color of line and rod but the ocean blue line really makes it look like a high dollar reel. Much more importantly, each size performs as well as any spinning reel I’ve owned for the price range. Saltwater but the is now my favorite. After looking at the diagrams of several reels in and above this price range of $30-$70, I concluded that Penn’s re-engineering has made this reel in the best class for both saltwater and freshwater spinners. (Lightweight saltwater for each size other than sizes 6000-8000).I tried to order a couple of 5000 or 6000 and another 8000 for weeks now but it’s been sold out, but Amazon has assured me that more is coming back in stock soon.I highly recommend the WRATH Spinner for a well designed, well built freshwater or saltwater reel. (By The Way - be sure to rinse off with tap water or hose after fishing in saltwater or brackish water.)

For the price it is... this thing is actually good!With that low of a price i though it was gonna be cheaply made, but this reel was build to get the job done and to last.

Amazing reel good quality great for it’s price and is overall amazing ( real review).

I am partial to Penn reels. Just like I am partial to Canon Cameras. There are a lot of good brands on the market. This is an inexpensive piece of equipment. I use it as a pack reel with a telescopic rod. I also switch it out to a works! It gets beat up, and still performs. Smooth action, long casts, tight drag. It's not a high end Penn, but it earns the brand. Put on a good braided line and she will get the job done.

It feels great, reels very smooth. What I don't like it that the bail turns opposite of what my other reels turn. So instead of reeling the line to my finger waiting for the line to hook on to it, ooen the bail and cast, I now have to chase the line as it revolves around the spool, the ope the bail away from my left side. So it is not comfortable to me. It would be great if I realed with my right hand. It will be okay for the type of fishing I will ne doing with it. It is something I never even thought to look for. I hope this makes sense.

Great spinning reel. Bought Two of them.

Works very good highly recommended

Great performance! This reel operates very smooth with no noise. I will definitely buy this again.