New Spinning Reel

[chumbucket]

The 10500 is a monster!!!!!!!
That red seal is definitely new and part of the waterproof design. My initial thoughts on the internal quality are, very well made. Barring any unforeseen quality issues, this reel is a huge value for the buck.
I've been touting the Shimano Saraggosa spinners as a great reel for their build quality and ease of serviceability. The new Penn's feel much more substantial and there are reasons that I now would choose the Penn over the Shimano. The waterproofing is just one aspect.
When you get you're reel, you will understand what I'm talking about.

[jasoncooperpcola]

I am very pleased to hear that. I have a number of spinning reels and only two are Shimano Baitrunner 6500s. The rest are Penn 4500-9500s. Good to hear I will not be disappointed with the 10500.

[SkunkBoat]

You say they added infinite anti-reverse? Maybe I'll look at them again.

I used to be a die hard Penn SS fan when they were made in Philly. I owned many from 430ss up to 750ss and more when they went to graphite & changed numbering to 4300ss to 5500ss. But, like someone else said, Diawa and Shimano just blew past them. The old style ratchet anti-reverse sucks when its new and really sucks as they age.
Mine are all trash now except a 15+ year old 5500ss on a 7 ft Ugly Stick that still catches (holds my boat records 42 Lb striped bass & 9 Lb Fluke).

[reelapeelin]

The Rachel Welch of spinnin' reels...BUILT!...what line ya gonna spin 'er up with?...Braid I'm sure...looks like it'll HOLD it!!...like the sealed drag plates...

[charlie_the_tuna]

trying to decide between this and the ss series. looked at the battle as well. the battle 750 is a good size for my new rod. anybody know if the 7 series are the same size?

[spareparts]

I've got a smaller battle and have been pleased with, not so much with the rod that came with it