Penn Surfblaster 8000 info

[magpies]

In case its not common knowledge I found out there are two different types of spindle, and thus spare spool, one with a "D" profile and one with more of an oblong shape. I spoke to a bloke who does Penn spares and he told me the Chinese manufacturers just alternate as they see fit so he supplies adaptor washers. If anyone wants contact details for the spares PM me.

[regpude]

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In case its not common knowledge I found out there are two different types of spindle, and thus spare spool, one with a "D" profile and one with more of an oblong shape. I spoke to a bloke who does Penn spares and he told me the Chinese manufacturers just alternate as they see fit so he supplies adaptor washers. If anyone wants contact details for the spares PM me.

got that reel myself.just found out s/s situation last week,hopefully this will help other members out,or alternally if needed go to you local tackle shops.ps good information.

[cod head]

Is this reel strong to handle rough ground fishing or is it just a good beachcaster?

[LiamNE]

Is this reel strong to handle rough ground fishing or is it just a good beachcaster?

I have had it coming up a year now and honestly, it seems capable of anything.

Cheers for the info

[Nooo Fish]

I noticed this when I bought my 2nd one. It's a stupid thing for penn to have done. That's what ya get when the Chinese are making ya bits.

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Is this reel strong to handle rough ground fishing or is it just a good beachcaster?

use mine all the time in rough ground areas.imo the braid also tends to slice though the kelp.as you know there used alot abroard @ pull some very big fish in.

[magpies]

I have had 2 for over a year and use them for everything. No bother at all up to now.

[LiamNE]

8000 braid spool

Lads, just while this thread is up...

I have been looking to acquire a spare braid spool for my SB 8000 as I have gone over to the darkside of braid past year or so and use this reel for all sorts now.
Struggling to find one...any help appreciated - cheers.

[Nooo Fish]

Moonfleet have got them on the shelf mate. I noticed them yesterday.

[LiamNE]

Moonfleet have got them on the shelf mate. I noticed them yesterday.

Lovely, I will give them a ring in the morning. Never been to Moonfleet, bit out of my way but worth it to get my hands on the spare spool.

Really hard to find - the 2 places that I found on the internet saying they had them in didnt have them in stock! Checked in various tackle shops up and down the country when passing through.

[magpies]

Check first which shape spindle you have mate ;-)

[LiamNE]

Of course!

Pretty sure mind is " D " shape but will have a look...hope my search doesn't go on - It really is a eureka moment for me this, I have tried hard to find this spare for coming up half a year now.

[Nooo Fish]

Of course!

Pretty sure mind is " D " shape but will have a look...hope my search doesn't go on - It really is a eureka moment for me this, I have tried hard to find this spare for coming up half a year now.

If it's the wrong one I'm sure they will be able to sort it for you mate.