Solid metal body Four stainless steel bearingsInfinite anti-reverse Techno-Balanced™ spool Machined-aluminum handleSoft Touch knob Tear 'em up with this frighteningly powerful new reel from Penn. Solid metal body keeps gears aligned even when under load, while the Fierce Spinning Reel's four stainless steel bearings, Techno-Balanced™ spool, machined-aluminum handle and Soft Touch knob together facilitate smooth, consistent retrieves. Model FRC2000 comes with a sleek, low-profile handle knob. Line recovery in inches per handle turn.

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Is the Penn Model FRC6000 a good choice for flounder fishing?

Im shopping for my boyfriend a new spinning reel for mainly flounder fishing. Can some please give me advice is this is a good choice or if you recommend another before i spend the $$$.

asked 2 years ago

Catherine27

on Penn® Fierce™ Saltwater Spinning Reels

6 answers

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answer 1

yes it will do fine for flounder just make sure you get power pro braided line(15lb) on it so it dosnt snap and a 30lb leader line. hope he likes it!

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

bigtimeflats

answer 2

I would go for the 4000. The 6000 is a little big for flounders.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

DonaldW

- Tampa, Fl

answer 3

I would go with the 4000 and have bass pro spool it with 12lb test. That would be perfect for flounder fishing. It would be good for just about any other inshore fishing too.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

BackyardHunter

- Crestview, Florida

answer 4

Use one of the 2 lighter ones

answered 2 years ago

Texfishes

- S. Texas

answer 5

good choice in reel, but the 6000 might be to big. I use 3000 and 4000 for flonder, sea trout and red fish.

answered 2 years ago

megha

- lake city, fl

answer 6

PENN BTL 5000 I work offshore as a cook and catch Snapper, Flounder and Mangrove all the time on the 4000 so the 5000 is a plus. Definately

answered 2 years ago

CYoung

- Fourchon Louisiana

Question

will 20lb test line work on this frc6000 reel

or will it cause me problems ?
I am useing it to chum with a Spod..
Thanks

asked 2 years, 3 months ago

Carpman2007

on Penn® Fierce™ Saltwater Spinning Reels

4 answers

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answer 1

It will work just fine! I bought one recently and put twenty lb test on it for surf fishing, and it works great and casts a mile! lol! You will not be disappointed!

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Gibzon

- Coastal Carolina

answer 2

I would use 14 pound Cajun Advantage for that. 20 is a lot.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

DonaldW

- Tampa, Fl

answer 3

Really depends on what your trying to catch. Its not so much the line but the drag that the reel can handle if you set the drag all the way down and the fish is still taking line you could be using coathanger for line and wouldnt matter. Check the max rating for the lbs on the reel and minus about 3-4 lbs for what your target is this will give you a range for your max so you can get reel the fish in.

answered 2 years ago

CYoung

- Fourchon Louisiana

answer 4

i fish carp to... u can chum with it... it can even be used as your main line... it free spools really good..... use braid if u have to follow the guidlines of your real ... and even if u dont ... if its just for chumming ... it really dosent matter.. its not constant cast and reel.... its a reel worth having ... id say do it

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

justfishingjustin

- canada quebec

Question

Will this be a good reel for a UGLY STIK

BIG water to be exact preferring 7 ft

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

OBX2012

- NJ

on Penn® Fierce™ Saltwater Spinning Reels

3 answers

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answer 1

this reel is made for ugly stik, if you have a penn reel with ugly stik rod, i believe that you have the best combo in the world trust me, thats all i have

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answered 6 months ago

southernbassfever

- port st lucie, fl

answer 2

The frc 5000 is absolutely amazing for anything smaller than a Tuna but if I were in your position I would possibly get a 6000 ang put braid on it. Bass pro Shops will put the braid on it for free.

answered 11 months ago

CapeCodFisherman

- Wareham, Ma

answer 3

i have the 5000 series with a 7' med heavy ugly stick and it a stud!!!

answered 11 months ago

hatemore

- Bonita Springs, FL

Question

would this do fro bass or is it overkill

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

BrimBuster

- bama

on Penn® Fierce™ Saltwater Spinning Reels

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answer 1

I use the frc3000 on my frog setup for freshwater bass and it works great, a little heavy but I have muscles and I don't mind. I will probably end up getting the frc2000 for finesse fishing.

answered 10 months ago

silvia180sxboy

- Milwaukee, WI

answer 2

i dont think its an over kill...just buy a small series.

answered 11 months ago

hatemore

- Bonita Springs, FL

answer 3

No, the smaller models would work great! not the 6000 though it is a little beefy! the 4000 would work great for bass!

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Gibzon

- Coastal Carolina

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Rods

Would a 7' MH Abu Garcia Vendetta Spinning Rod be better for the 5000 or the 4000

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

951JCM

on Penn® Fierce™ Saltwater Spinning Reels

2 answers

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answer 1

The 4000, The 5000 is a pretty big reel and is more for distant casting with larger pole. I have my 5000 and an 11' pole

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

thefishingguy

- South Korea and the Gulf of Mexico

answer 2

Considering the vendetta is a bass rod, i personally recommend the 4000 or less. It would make a pretty sick combo with the 4000 though when I think about it.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

MrWard

Question

Bait clicker?

Is there an audible bait clicker on the 4000 or other bigger models? And if so, how loud is it? Pretty set on this reel for catfishing into the Potomac.

asked 1 year, 10 months ago

ZachF

- Alexandria, VA

on Penn® Fierce™ Saltwater Spinning Reels

2 answers

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answer 1

Their is no bait clicker on it.

answered 1 month ago

FLfisherman555

- Florida

answer 2

itg will handle 110 lb tarpon no problem.use good braid.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

retiredman

- high desert of calif

Question

Is a 6000 too big for striper fishing?

I also fish bluefish and fluke in new jersey

asked 1 year, 9 months ago

Beanw

on Penn® Fierce™ Saltwater Spinning Reels

2 answers

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answer 1

Yes, even for the larger striped bass.

answered 7 months ago

RedCloud

- SW FLA.

answer 2

No, the 6000 is not too big if surf fishing striped bass. You'll need 250 to 300 yards of 17 to 20 pound test.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

BPSResource8

- Springfield, MO

Question

30lb mono on the FRC8000

Can I use 30lb mono on the FRC8000 reel even though the line capacity shows 25lb mono? I would think so, but I am not sure.

asked 1 year, 9 months ago

BradB1974

on Penn® Fierce™ Saltwater Spinning Reels

2 answers

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answer 1

absolutely...you would just have a lower line capacity going with the heavier mono.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

Jaredt

- San Antonio, TX

answer 2

Yes, you can use 30 lb mono on the FRC8000. You'll be able to spool less line because of the difference in line diameter.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

BPSResource8

- Springfield, MO

Question

What size reel would best fit a 9ft surf rod

looking at 400 or 500. mostly throwing plugs and rigs from the surf

asked 1 year, 8 months ago

g7evans

on Penn® Fierce™ Saltwater Spinning Reels

2 answers

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answer 1

The Frierce is an outstanding reel for the price. 5000 would be perfect for the surf.

answered 7 months ago

RedCloud

- SW FLA.

answer 2

Depends how far your sandbars are, but I don't think you would have a problem throwing a 1 1/2 oz lure 75 yds. Your 9ft rod will limit you though.

answered 11 months ago

FLBowHunter1

- Panama City, FL

Question

is it worth spending extra for the battle???

asked 1 year, 8 months ago

polo1796

- eastchester ny

on Penn® Fierce™ Saltwater Spinning Reels

2 answers

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answer 1

i had used both the only diffrence is that battle a bit smother

answered 9 months ago

Mohamed

- Egypt-Cairo

answer 2

Honestly no, the fierce has most of the main quality concepts of the battle just has some extra features and looks.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

Shibs

- Boca Grande, Fl

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Is the Penn Model FRC6000 a good choice for flounder fishing?

will 20lb test line work on this frc6000 reel

Will this be a good reel for a UGLY STIK

would this do fro bass or is it overkill

Rods

Bait clicker?

Is a 6000 too big for striper fishing?

30lb mono on the FRC8000

What size reel would best fit a 9ft surf rod

is it worth spending extra for the battle???

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