Penn Slammer IV 5500 629g 18.1kg 99cm 5.6:1

Penn Slammer IV 5500 — Salt-Tough Workhorse Built for Big Water

The Slammer IV 5500 is a fully sealed, full-metal spinning reel engineered for demanding saltwater sessions where reliability and stopping power are non-negotiable.

IPX6 Sealed Construction That Keeps Saltwater Out

The full metal body, sideplate, and aluminum spool are protected by Penn's IPX6 sealed design, meaning spray, splashes, and waves won't compromise the internals. The sealed Slammer® drag system with Dura-Drag™ washers delivers up to 18.1 kg of smooth, consistent braking force — enough to pressure large saltwater species without giving ground.

Precision Gearing and a Bearing System Built to Last

A CNC-machined brass main gear pairs with an 8+1 stainless steel bearing system and a Hydrophobic Line Roller Bearing to keep every crank fluid, even after long sessions in harsh conditions. The 5.6:1 gear ratio returns 99 cm per handle turn, offering a balance of power and retrieve speed well suited to working lures or fighting hard-running fish.

Choose the Right Variant

The Slammer IV Spinning series covers a wide range from compact freshwater-capable sizes to serious big-game reels. Match size to target species and line class:

• 2500 (312 g, 9 kg drag, 6.2:1 or 7.0:1 HS) — Light saltwater, sea trout, bass, thin braid; HT-100™ carbon drag washers; automatic bail trip

• 3500 (394 g, 13.6 kg drag, 6.2:1) — Inshore spinning, light surf, pollock, bream; automatic bail trip

• 4500 (425 g, 13.6 kg drag, 6.2:1 or 7.0:1 HS) — Medium inshore and light offshore, bass, snapper; automatic bail trip

• 5500 (629 g, 18.1 kg drag, 5.6:1) — Mid-offshore and surf, cod, halibut, pollack; Dura-Drag™; automatic bail trip; spare EVA handle knob

• 6500 (686 g, 18.1 kg drag, 5.6:1 or HS variant) — Heavy surf and inshore boat, strong tidal runs; manual bail trip; spare EVA handle knob

• 7500 (814 g, 22.6 kg drag, 4.7:1) — Offshore jigging and trolling, larger pelagics; manual bail trip

• 8500 (870 g, 22.6 kg drag, 4.7:1 or 5.3:1 HS) — Heavy offshore, tuna, amberjack; manual bail trip

• 10500 (1215 g, 27.2 kg drag, 4.2:1) — Big-game offshore, maximum stopping power; manual bail trip

Facts

• Reel size: 5500

• Weight: 629 g

• Gear ratio: 5.6:1

• Retrieve per turn: 99 cm (39")

• Max drag: 18.1 kg (40 lb), Dura-Drag™ front drag

• Bearings: 8+1 stainless steel + Hydrophobic Line Roller Bearing (9 total)

• Mono capacity: 390 m / 0.28 mm | 300 m / 0.33 mm | 210 m / 0.36 mm

• Braid capacity: 500 yd/20 lb | 380 yd/30 lb | 335 yd/40 lb

• Spool material: Aluminum

• Body: Full metal, IPX6 sealed

• Bail trip: Automatic

• Spare EVA handle knob included

• Handle: Right/Left interchangeable

• Color: Black/Gold

• Water type: Saltwater