Penn Spinfisher VII 3500 350g 6.8kg 93cm 6.2:1

Penn Spinfisher VII 3500 — IPX5 sealed protection for saltwater spinning

The Spinfisher VII 3500 brings IPX5-sealed reliability to inshore and light saltwater fishing. Spray, waves, and salt no longer threaten your gearbox or drag—this reel is built to stay tight when conditions get rough.

Sealed from spool to gearbox

IPX5 sealing protects both the body and the fully sealed spool. HT-100 carbon fiber drag washers sit inside that sealed spool, delivering smooth, consistent stopping power even after saltwater exposure. The CNC brass main gear and full metal body keep the drivetrain aligned under load.

Smoothness and strength in a mid-size package

Six sealed stainless steel ball bearings (5+1 system) ensure smooth retrieves season after season. The superline-ready aluminum spool handles braid without backing, and the instant anti-reverse eliminates play on the hookset. At 350 g, the 3500 balances well on medium-light to medium rods without fatigue.

Choose the right variant

Penn offers the Spinfisher VII in nine sizes to match your target species and technique:

• 2500 (311 g, 6.8 kg drag, 84 cm retrieve, 235/0.23 mm capacity) — ultra-light inshore, small lures, trout and bass

• 3500 (350 g, 6.8 kg drag, 93 cm retrieve, 330/0.20 mm capacity) — light inshore spinning, sea trout, small tuna, schoolie stripers

• 4500 (361 g, 9.1 kg drag, 101 cm retrieve, 390/0.25 mm capacity) — versatile inshore and light boat work, larger lures, redfish and snook

• 5500 (539 g, 11.3 kg drag, 98 cm retrieve, 390/0.28 mm capacity) — medium saltwater applications, jetty fishing, mid-size tuna

• 6500 (632 g, 13.6 kg drag, 107 cm retrieve, 355/0.33 mm capacity) — surf casting, bigger baits, larger stripers and bluefish

• 7500 (751 g, 15.6 kg drag, 97 cm retrieve) — heavy surf and inshore trolling, big game inshore species

• 8500 (802 g, 18.1 kg drag, 107 cm retrieve, 415/0.46 mm capacity) — offshore spinning, tuna and amberjack from the boat

• 9500 (1052 g, 20.1 kg drag, 102 cm retrieve, 320/0.56 mm capacity) — heavyweight offshore, large tuna and GT popping

• 10500 (1094 g, 22.7 kg drag, 108 cm retrieve, 395/0.56 mm capacity) — extreme offshore applications, biggest predators

Facts

• IPX5 sealed body and spool

• HT-100 carbon fiber drag system, front drag

• 6 sealed stainless steel ball bearings (5+1)

• CNC gear technology with brass main gear

• Full metal body and sideplate

• Aluminum superline spool (no spare spool included)

• Instant anti-reverse

• Gear ratio: 6.2:1

• Retrieve per turn: 93 cm (37")

• Max drag: 6.8 kg (15 lb)

• Line capacity (mono/braid): 330 m / 0.20 mm, 240 m / 0.28 mm, 180 m / 0.31 mm

• Weight: 350 g (12.35 oz)

• Ambidextrous handle (right/left)

• Color: Black/Gold