The Best Fishing Rods for a Penn 8500

The Best Fishing Rods for a Penn 8500

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The Penn Spinfisher 8500 is a heavy-duty spin casting reel designed for saltwater use. The reel is no longer in production but has been replaced by the similar Spinfisher SSm reel. The 8500 can be used with several different rods depending on the species of fish being targeted. The best rods for this reel have a strong fighting butt and a stiff build for hard hook sets and powerful game fish.

Penn Spinfisher Combo

Penn manufactures a combination package specifically for the Spinfisher reel. The rod is the Slammer model built with a graphite blank and a graphite reel seat. The rod is available in one- and two-piece models and is rated up to 30 lbs. The rod is available in lengths ranging from 6 feet, 6 inches to 10 feet. The longer rods are good for surf fishing and the shorter rods have heavy fighting power. The rod and reel combination is designed to ensure you have a balanced outfit to maximize performance. This is a well-rounded rod that can handle finesse fishing and heavy duty saltwater applications.

PENN Fishing Tackle
3028 W. Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
800-892-5444
pennreels.com

Penn Torque Jigging Rod

The Penn Torque Jigging rod is designed for spin fisherman and is capable of land large off-shore game fish. The rod uses a thin blank but has line ratings reaching over 100 lbs. The rod is ideal for offshore spin fisherman who park a boat over fish and jig repeatedly until the fish strikes. This rod is a good fit for the larger model 8500 SS reels. The rod is common for tuna and snapper fishing in deep water. It has two soft grips and is treated so that it is resistant against the corrosive properties of saltwater.

PENN Fishing Tackle
3028 W. Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
800-892-5444
pennreels.com

G Loomis Popping Rods

The GLoomis Popping model rod is a top spinning rod with a fast action. The rod is a good fit for the Penn 8500 for flats fishing. The combination is ideal for catching sea trout, baby tarpon, snook and bonefish in warm water environments. The fast action of the rod combined with the quick cast ability of the reel make it an excellent fit. The Popping rod is built for durability when exposed to saltwater and it has an action that allows the angler to fully feel the movements of the lure and the fish. G Loomis is a top rod manufacture with a professional team of anglers representing the rods. The Popping rod combined with the 8500 reel is an ideal fit for experienced anglers.

G.Loomis
1 Holland Dr
Irvine,CA 92618
877-577-0600
gloomis.com

Article Written By Zach Lazzari

Zach Lazzari is an outdoor writing specialist. He has experience in website writing as well as standard newspaper writing. He wrote an outdoor column for the Silver World in Lake City, Colo., and articles for Colorado-mountain-adventure.com. Lazzari is currently completing his bachelor's degree online through Arizona State University and lives in southwest Montana.

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