Penn Spinfisher VII 4500 361g 9.1kg 101cm 6.2:1

Penn Spinfisher VII 4500 — Battle-Ready Saltwater Reel

The Penn Spinfisher VII 4500 combines IPX5-sealed protection with a full-metal body to deliver unstoppable performance in harsh saltwater conditions.

IPX5 Sealed for Ocean Punishment

IPX5 sealing protects both the body and spool against wave strikes and constant spray. Saltwater stays out of the gearbox and drag system, so you fish with confidence from the first cast to the last. HT-100 carbon fiber drag washers sit inside a fully sealed spool, delivering 9.1 kg of stopping power when big fish run hard.

CNC Precision Under Pressure

A full-metal body and sideplate keep the CNC gear system in perfect alignment under heavy loads. The brass main gear meshes smoothly through every retrieve, while 5+1 sealed stainless steel ball bearings ensure fluid rotation in corrosive environments. The superline-ready aluminum spool handles modern braids without backing, and instant anti-reverse eliminates play on the hookset.

Choose the Right Variant

The Spinfisher VII lineup scales from inshore finesse to offshore power:

• 2500 (311 g, 6.8 kg drag, 84 cm retrieve, 235 m / 0.23 mm capacity) — light inshore spinning for sea trout, bass, and smaller saltwater species

• 3500 (350 g, 6.8 kg drag, 93 cm retrieve) — versatile inshore/light surf reel for medium saltwater predators

• 4500 (361 g, 9.1 kg drag, 101 cm retrieve, 390 m / 0.25 mm capacity) — balanced setup for cod, pollack, and medium saltwater game from boat or shore

• 5500 (539 g, 11.3 kg drag, 98 cm retrieve, 390 m / 0.28 mm capacity) — heavier inshore and light offshore work, larger cod, and mid-sized tuna

• 6500 (632 g, 13.6 kg drag, 107 cm retrieve, 355 m / 0.33 mm capacity) — surf casting and boat fishing for conger, big cod, and reef predators

• 7500 (751 g, 15.6 kg drag, 97 cm retrieve) — shore jigging and medium offshore trolling

• 8500 (802 g, 18.1 kg drag, 107 cm retrieve, 415 m / 0.46 mm capacity) — heavy surf and offshore battles with tuna and amberjack

• 9500 (1052 g, 20.1 kg drag, 102 cm retrieve, 320 m / 0.56 mm capacity) — big-game spinning for large tuna and GT from boat or shore

• 10500 (1094 g, 22.7 kg drag, 108 cm retrieve, 395 m / 0.56 mm capacity) — maximum saltwater power for trophy tuna, GT, and extreme offshore conditions

Facts

• Reel size: 4500

• Weight: 361 g

• Gear ratio: 6.2:1

• Retrieve per turn: 101 cm

• Max drag: 9.1 kg

• Bearing count: 6 (5+1 sealed stainless steel)

• Line capacity (mono/braid): 390 m / 0.25 mm, 290 m / 0.28 mm, 215 m / 0.33 mm

• Spool material: aluminum (superline-ready)

• Drag material: HT-100 carbon fiber

• Anti-reverse: instant

• Handle: reversible right/left

• Body: full metal with IPX5 sealing

• Drag type: front

• CNC gear technology with brass main gear