The Bottom Line
This is one of Penn's top spinning reels with six ball bearings and an all metal housing.
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 feel of the 460 on my rod is a heavy one. I was a bit perplexed at first because I am used to 9 ounces or less for a reel this size. But the weight proved to be something I could handle. It definitely threw my balance off on the rod I was using. I tried the 460 on a seven foot Hurricane Red Bone, normally reserved for a lighter reel. Perhaps on a Penn Slammer spinning rod the balance would have been better.
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.
