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| Name | VANTAGE XT 7000 Longcast |
| EAN | 0031324291126 |
| MPN | 1594838 |
| Brand | Penn |
| Reel Size | 7000 |
| Spool Material | Aluminum |
| Anti-Reverse Feature | Instant Anti-Reverse |
| Reel Type | Spinning Reel, Big Pit Reel, Front Drag |
| Gear Ratio | 4.8:1 |
| Reel Weight | 495g |
| Max Drag | 12kg |
| Retrieve per turn | 98cm |
| Handle Type | Right/Left |
| Bearing Count | 10 |
| Line Capacity | 530 m / 0.30 mm, 400 m / 0.35 mm, 305 m / 0.40 mm |
| Colour | Black Smoke |
| Body and rotor material | XRC carbon infused |
| Gear construction | CNC-machined metal |
| Drag material | HT-100 |
| Drag adjustment system | Quick Drag |
| Drag protection | Waterproof, sealed |
| Line lay technology | X-Slow Leveline |
| Spool design | Rocket Spool Design |
| Spare spool included | Aluminum |
| Pre-spooled | false |
| Line reducer sets included | 2 sets |
| Bearing protection | Sealed |
| Water type | Saltwater |
Choose the 7000 for lower weight at 495 g and 400 m of 0.35 mm monofilament capacity. The 8000 weighs 582 g and holds 550 m at the same diameter, giving 150 m more capacity for 87 g extra weight. Both offer 12 kg maximum drag and the same casting technology, so capacity and weight are the main differences.
No. The 7000 has a 4.8:1 ratio and retrieves 98 cm per handle turn, while the 8000 has a 4.3:1 ratio and retrieves 100 cm. The actual retrieve is slightly greater on the 8000, so use the centimetres per turn rather than gear ratio alone to compare line pickup.
Quick Drag allows fast adjustment between free-running line and fighting drag. Both sizes are specified with a front drag, HT-100 drag material and a 12 kg maximum. This lets you change drag settings quickly during carp fishing, without implying a separate rear baitrunner mechanism.
Both reels include an aluminium spare spool and two sets of line reducers but come without line. You must supply your own main line. Use the reducers to lower spool capacity when you need less line, and the spare spool for an alternative line setup.
Yes. Both sizes have a right/left handle position, so the handle can be fitted on either side to suit your preferred retrieve hand. You do not need to choose a separate left-hand model.
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The PENN VANTAGE XT Longcast is a big pit fixed-spool reel for carp fishing at distance. X-Slow Leveline line lay and Rocket Spool Design support accurate long casts, while Quick Drag lets you move quickly between free-running line and fighting drag. Both the 7000 and 8000 use a front drag with a maximum drag of 12 kg.
The rigid, lightweight XRC carbon-infused body and rotor support the reel under load without unnecessary weight. A durable CNC-machined metal gear and 9+1 sealed bearings provide smooth winding when retrieving or playing a fish. Instant Anti-Reverse prevents backward handle rotation. The waterproof, sealed drag system protects against water and dirt interference and uses HT-100 drag material. The handle can be fitted for right- or left-hand retrieve.
The 7000 weighs 495 g, has a 4.8:1 gear ratio and retrieves 98 cm per handle turn. Its monofilament capacity is 530 m of 0.30 mm, 400 m of 0.35 mm or 305 m of 0.40 mm line. Choose it when the lower weight and this capacity suit your setup.
The 8000 weighs 582 g, has a 4.3:1 gear ratio and retrieves 100 cm per turn. Its monofilament capacity is 550 m of 0.35 mm, 430 m of 0.40 mm or 340 m of 0.45 mm line. At the same 0.35 mm diameter it holds 150 m more than the 7000, at a weight increase of 87 g. Its lower gear ratio does not mean a shorter retrieve per turn, so compare the actual retrieve and capacity rather than the ratio alone. Both sizes have the same maximum drag and shared casting and construction features.
Both sizes have an aluminium main spool and include an aluminium spare spool for an alternative line setup. Two sets of line reducers let you reduce spool capacity and avoid loading more line than needed. The reels are supplied without line, so select and spool your own main line. Both come in Black Smoke. The supplier also lists Saltwater as the water type, while the product description focuses on carp fishing.
