Tell me if the penn309 works for grouper fish and red sniper
98760
I recently bought 2 of these reels but have not yet used them. For grouper though, I think this reel may be a bit too light. I have some Penn Senators that are larger that are great for grouper. I don't about red snapper; I've never caught a red snapper.
98761
Sorry, I cannot help you, as I do not fish for grouper or red snapper. I mostly troll. I would use this for game up to about 50 pounds. Bigger than that may strip the reel.
170179
The perfect match for this reel is the one that I use. I just got back from Cabo San Lucas ... we hooked into a 500 plus black marlin.... fought it for 8.5 hours .. using this penn with 40 lb test P line ... and 60 lb floro leader ( double wrap ) ... the rod is one tuff rod called the " Whopper Stopper " its a small short rod good fro trolling or dropping to bottom... its not cheap but not super expensive and worth every penny of it its easy to carry and will handle a 500 lb marlin as I found out . The rod cost me $175. If you want to find a less expensive rod go at least with a Sabre. The perfect match for this reel is the one that I use. I just got back from Cabo San Lucas ... we hooked into a 500 plus black marlin.... fought it for 8.5 hours .. using this penn with 40 lb test P line ... and 60 lb floro leader ( double wrap ) ... the rod is one tuff rod called the " Whopper Stopper " its a small short rod good fro trolling or dropping to bottom... its not cheap but not super expensive and worth every penny of it its easy to carry and will handle a 500 lb marlin as I found out . The rod cost me $175. If you want to find a less expensive rod go at least with a... » Read More The perfect match for this reel is the one that I use. I just got back from Cabo San Lucas ... we hooked into a 500 plus black marlin.... fought it for 8.5 hours .. using this penn with 40 lb test P line ... and 60 lb floro leader ( double wrap ) ... the rod is one tuff rod called the " Whopper Stopper " its a small short rod good fro trolling or dropping to bottom... its not cheap but not super expensive and worth every penny of it its easy to carry and will handle a 500 lb marlin as I found out . The rod cost me $175. If you want to find a less expensive rod go at least with a Sabre. « Show Less
249937
I use mine on lake Erie trolling for walleye and steelhead, have no problem, they work great.
1271893
It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I do like this unit. I just wish that they have marketed it with the right GPH, and that I have purchased a more powerful one. It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I... » Read More It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I do like this unit. I just wish that they have marketed it with the right GPH, and that I have purchased a more powerful one. « Show Less
1872918
The newer models of the less expensive Penn Reels like the 209 seem to come from China. I recently bought an old USA-made 209 at a yard sale for $5. After taking off the old line, cleaning and oiling, it was good as new. It caught several nice salmon this summer.
1067839
It will work fine.But my 2 cents is save your money on that product and do more water changes. Better for the fish.
1688480
I use it for fishing in the ocean and have been very happy with its performance. I have always used Penn reels and have always had good results with them.
1371013
If you are fishing for larger fish, I would go with the Penn 4000. If you want to fish for bass, catfish,crappie I would go with a smaller rig. Look for reels that use 15 pound test or less and a reel that would compliment the rod. Have fun. Jim
1407000
No, go with the FNSP60. That should be big enough to work with your 30,000 pool
1529483
I've used it with a Lowrance X-4, and a Humminbird 561. It will work with any fishfinder you can splice the right end connections to (or wrap the wire ends around the terminals.) This thing will run my x-4 (simple, black and white display) for 8-10, 4-6hour fishing trips without even blinking, it is completely oversized for it, then again I have never run out of charge. It runs the bigger fishfinder for 2-3 trips before drawing it down. I bought two of these and try to keep them both charged and the spare in my truck, so if I run one down I can just paddle back to shore and swap them out, great batteries! I've used it with a Lowrance X-4, and a Humminbird 561. It will work with any fishfinder you can splice the right end connections to (or wrap the wire ends around the terminals.) This thing will run my x-4 (simple, black and white display) for 8-10, 4-6hour fishing trips without even blinking, it is completely oversized for it, then again I have never run out of charge. It runs the bigger fishfinder for 2-3 trips before drawing it down. I bought two of these and try to keep them both charged and the spare in my truck, so if I run one down I can just paddle back to shore and swap them out,... » Read More I've used it with a Lowrance X-4, and a Humminbird 561. It will work with any fishfinder you can splice the right end connections to (or wrap the wire ends around the terminals.) This thing will run my x-4 (simple, black and white display) for 8-10, 4-6hour fishing trips without even blinking, it is completely oversized for it, then again I have never run out of charge. It runs the bigger fishfinder for 2-3 trips before drawing it down. I bought two of these and try to keep them both charged and the spare in my truck, so if I run one down I can just paddle back to shore and swap them out, great batteries! « Show Less
1789566
Hello, I bought the fishfinder in December and have not had a chance to use it yet so I cannot answer your question. Sorry
1283770
Excellent rod for a Penn 114, I have that same set-up and it works perfect!!!
1616587
It's the same on mine... I haven't used to much because my boat is being repaired but I can recall I could not find the fish finder function. Please let me know if you manage to make it work.
2124040
http://www.fishandsave.com/?&show_details=151646&cat=151, that is a link to the reel specs for that combo, the reels are all Encore USP reels
450065
I do not know I used it in 130 feet for snapper and grouper and it worked well I suspect it would be ok for sharking I was very pleased with it penn does a good job
1993253
It should because that FF is listed as listed: The HST-WSU is compatible with the following fishfinders: HDS-10 HDS-5 HDS-5x HDS-7 HDS-8 LCX-110C LCX-111C HD LCX-112C LCX-113C HD LCX-17M LCX-20C LCX-25C LCX-26C HD LCX-27C LCX-28C HD LCX-37C LCX-38C HD LMS-335C DF LMS-337C DF LMS-339C DF iGPS LMS-480 LMS-525C DF LMS-527C DF iGPS X105C DF X107C DF X126DF X136DF X515C DF X-515C DF X59DF
835908
Yes, it works quite well. Make sure you get the right size for your fish tank.