Which reel is better

[Midcoast angler 0]

Hey everyone, I'm looking at getting a new reel or possibly even a couple.. I've had my eye on a Penn 950ss and daiwa gs-9.. I would like to use them for both surf fishing and snapper, any opinions on which would be best? Or even if you could suggest something else around the $250 mark.. Thanks all feedback appreciated

[Midcoast angler 0]

Forgot to mention the snapper fishing is from a boat not land based, thanks..

[Peelin 0]

SS all the way, infinite anti reverse, 5BB, superior line capacity and gear ratio.Also bullet proof, they are the reel of choice for a lot of charter operators (and pro line fisho's) for a reason.Finally the SS is cheaper, seen them advertised recently for $130! I was nearly tempted and I have no idea what i might use it for.GS9 has retro cool and....... ummmm...... A wooden handle This is a painful post for me as I'm a Daiwa fanboi but you can't deny the stats.

[lusty21 0]

The Penn hands down and should easily be under 250.

[Kelvin 2,200]

Only $130 including line from Ray and Annes

[Midcoast angler 0]

Well so far it looks like I'll be going for a couple of Penn 950ss.. Has anyone used the daiwa windcaster or know much about them?

[fullysikwog 6]

got my penn 950ss for 130 with line a while ago, great real, landed me two thumper landbased snaps.FSW

[coonta kinta 1]

I cant believe the GS9 is still around Was a great spinning reel used by the hardcore LB snapper specialists back in my youth & outside my meager budget, but I'm sure there are far better & lighter reels around now for the money.Anyone know the attraction of them now or why in fact they are still available?Same with the BG series, cant be big sellers

[Guest boys day out]

coonta kinta wrote:

I cant believe the GS9 is still around Was a great spinning reel used by the hardcore LB snapper specialists back in my youth & outside my meager budget, but I'm sure there are far better & lighter reels around now for the money.Anyone know the attraction of them now or why in fact they are still available?Same with the BG series, cant be big sellers

you old fart CK :silly: :silly:

[WilliamPerry 0]

I must be an old fart too,as I've owned them as well.The old GS 9's are real stump pullers for sure and the BG 90 was good too,though the line capacity was a bit against them I reckon.I have the "older" Spinfisher,the 9500 SS,as opposed to the 950 S, that was made in the USA rather than where-ever they are made these days.

[Midcoast angler 0]

Haha you know I wouldn't go anywhere else, I like hanging out in the shop too much :lol:

[Midcoast angler 0]

Well I went down to anglers choice today and bought myself the 950, and endedup getting a new surf rod aswell can't wait to give them a try!!!!!

[dutchxfisher 18]

I own a GS9, and it's a gutsy old beast, there wouldn't be a fish in the sea that I'd be afraid to tackle with it. And they hold their value really well. But you made the right choice with the Penn, if I had my moolah again I would have invested in something newer definately, although there is absolutely nothing wrong with the GS9. They are rated as the toughest surf reel ever made, and I'm sure the reason they do still make them is not just for their retro-cool (hey i hear retro is in fashion :sick: ), but also because their indestructability.

[Ubolt 0]

Ive got both the GS-9 and 950 spinfisherjust need to put your earplugs in when I wind the GS-9 in haha bloody ratchethavent caught anything onit yet tho:(