The Bottom Line
Pros
- 6 bearings for smooth operation
- Infinite anti-reverse
- Techno balanced rotor
- HT 100 Drag Washer
Cons
- At 19 ounces, this one is a bit heavy
Description
- Full time anti-reverse eliminates back play in the handle.
- HT 100 Drag Washer provides one of the best drags around.
- Stainless steel shaft for saltwater use.
- Six bearing construction and very smooth operation.
Guide Review - Penn Slammer 460 Spinning Reel
The reel performed superbly. I was able to crank off some rather long casts with little effort. The spool allows the line to leave with very little friction.
The 4.6 to 1 ratio is a little slower than I like. It makes me work harder on a fast retrieve lure to obtain the action I want.
One very nice feature is the HT 100 drag. It is as smooth a drag as I have encountered and works without any loping or surging. I was impressed by the way it handled a large redfish on this trip.
The reel has a metal housing, which is why the total weight is more than other reels in these dimensions. But that housing will go a long way toward making this one last for a long time.





