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Muskie Fishing -> Lures,Tackle, and Equipment -> Penn 965 v 975
 
Message Subject: Penn 965 v 975
catfishonthelake
Posted 3/3/2014 3:51 PM (#695761)
Subject: Penn 965 v 975




Posts: 161


Location: New Jersey
Just curious to know who uses either of these. Looked at line capacity and weight, and it seems like the 975 is the better choice of the two. Any feedback?
PIKEMASTER
Posted 3/3/2014 4:04 PM (#695768 - in reply to #695761)
Subject: Re: Penn 965 v 975





Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160
Good reels but alot of other reels on the market I would look at first.
Lexa 300 or 400
Shimano 400B or D
Tranx
Saltist
700TE
400TE
catfishonthelake
Posted 3/3/2014 4:08 PM (#695771 - in reply to #695768)
Subject: Re: Penn 965 v 975




Posts: 161


Location: New Jersey
Thanks Pikemaster. I'm actually putting something together comparing different reels by different manufacturers. I have Shimano, Abu, Daiwa, Okuma and even Quantum covered, and needed to know which of these is the more appropriate model for Penn.
PIKEMASTER
Posted 3/3/2014 4:20 PM (#695774 - in reply to #695771)
Subject: Re: Penn 965 v 975





Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160

catfishonthelake - 3/3/2014 4:08 PM

Thanks Pikemaster. I'm actually putting something together comparing different reels by different manufacturers. I have Shimano, Abu, Daiwa, Okuma and even Quantum covered, and needed to know which of these is the more appropriate model for Penn.



then use the 975 over the 965
catfishonthelake
Posted 3/3/2014 4:28 PM (#695777 - in reply to #695774)
Subject: Re: Penn 965 v 975




Posts: 161


Location: New Jersey
Thanks man. Appreciate the feedback.
team eddy fitz
Posted 3/6/2014 6:32 PM (#696850 - in reply to #695761)
Subject: Re: Penn 965 v 975




Posts: 15


I love the 975 and have 4. Have used mine all over the world and never had a problem. Only time i don't use them for trolling is when I use my Penn line counter reels.
Paul G
Posted 3/7/2014 5:24 PM (#697150 - in reply to #695777)
Subject: Re: Penn 965 v 975




Posts: 4


Sent you a PM
ToddM
Posted 3/7/2014 7:41 PM (#697219 - in reply to #695761)
Subject: Re: Penn 965 v 975





Posts: 20231


Location: oswego, il
I have a 955, 965 and a 975. The 965 is the size of a 6500c or a Calcutta 400. The 975 is comparable to a Calcutta 700 or a 7000. I use the 975 for big baits and double tens.
cast4musky
Posted 3/7/2014 9:41 PM (#697256 - in reply to #695761)
Subject: Re: Penn 965 v 975





Posts: 865


If I remember right The Penn 965 and 975 HAD THE LEAST AMOUNT OF LINE PICK UP than any of the Musky reels...These WERE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST. NOT BURNING ANYTHING WITH THESE REELS. THEY ARE WELL MADE AND HOLD UP WELL
965 Ratio: 4.7: 1- Line Retrieve: 19" per turn
975 Ratio :4.5: 1- Line Retrieve : 20"per turn
CASTING55
Posted 3/8/2014 12:13 AM (#697277 - in reply to #697256)
Subject: Re: Penn 965 v 975




Posts: 968


Location: N.FIB
I have a penn 975 and love it for big baits,easier on your body because it pulls blades very easy,better than a lot of other reels I`ve used but not as fast as most other 10 reels.
cast4musky
Posted 3/8/2014 9:02 AM (#697320 - in reply to #695761)
Subject: Re: Penn 965 v 975





Posts: 865


Yep those lower gear ratio reels are nice and smooth and great for old guys like me.....Penn has made many very good reels for Century's now....They're still one of the Top Dogs in the Saltwater Big game reels......World Wide....
catfishonthelake
Posted 3/8/2014 9:33 PM (#697504 - in reply to #697320)
Subject: Re: Penn 965 v 975




Posts: 161


Location: New Jersey
Thanks for the feedback. Answered your PM man.
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