Penn Slammer IV 8500 870g 22.6kg 127cm 5.3:1

Penn Slammer IV 8500HS — High-Speed Power for Big Saltwater Fish

The Penn Slammer IV 8500HS combines a fast 5.3:1 retrieve with heavy-duty construction for demanding saltwater fishing. IPX6-sealed body and spool keep corrosion out, while the CNC-machined brass gearing and sealed Dura-Drag system deliver smooth, reliable performance when battling powerful species.

Sealed Against the Elements

The IPX6-rated body and spool design prevents saltwater intrusion, protecting the internal components from corrosion. The sealed Slammer drag system with Dura-Drag washers maintains consistent stopping power even in harsh conditions, supported by bearings for extra smoothness throughout the drag range.

Built to Handle Serious Loads

Full metal body and sideplate provide a rigid foundation for the CNC-machined brass main gear, ensuring precise meshing under load. The 8+1 stainless steel bearing system includes a hydrophobic line roller bearing that sheds water to reduce friction. With 22.6 kg of maximum drag and an aluminum spool, this reel delivers the stopping power needed for tuna, GT, and other hard-fighting saltwater species.

Choose the Right Variant

The Slammer IV spinning series offers sizes and gear ratios for different saltwater applications:

• 2500 (312 g, 6.2:1 / 84 cm or 7.0:1 / 99 cm, 9 kg drag) — Sea trout, bass, light inshore work

• 3500 (394 g, 6.2:1 / 94 cm, 13.6 kg drag) — Medium inshore, estuary fishing

• 4500 (425 g, 6.2:1 / 102 cm or 7.0:1 / 117 cm, 13.6 kg drag) — Versatile inshore/light offshore

• 5500 — All-round saltwater applications

• 6500 (686 g, 5.6:1 / 107 cm, 18.1 kg drag, manual bail) — Heavier inshore, mid-sized pelagics

• 7500 (814 g, 4.7:1 / 97 cm, 22.6 kg drag, manual bail) — Heavy-duty inshore, offshore trolling

• 8500 (870 g, 4.7:1 / 107 cm or 5.3:1 / 127 cm, 22.6 kg drag, manual bail) — Big game spinning, tuna, GT; the HS model offers faster retrieve for working lures and quick line pickup

• 10500 (1215 g, 4.2:1 / 109 cm, 27.2 kg drag, manual bail) — Trophy tuna, giant trevally, extreme offshore

Sizes 2500–5500 feature automatic bail trip; sizes 6500–10500 use manual bail trip.

Facts

• Reel size: 8500HS

• Weight: 870 g

• Gear ratio: 5.3:1

• Retrieve per turn: 127 cm

• Max drag: 22.6 kg

• Bearings: 8+1 stainless steel

• Mono capacity: 415 m / 0.46 mm, 280 m / 0.56 mm, 240 m / 0.61 mm

• Braid capacity: 730 yd / 40 lb, 600 yd / 50 lb, 555 yd / 65 lb

• Spool material: Aluminum

• Handle: Right/left interchangeable

• Anti-reverse: Instant

• Drag: Front drag, Dura-Drag system

• Bail trip: Manual

• Includes spare EVA handle knob