Aloha from Maui. 1. I'd recommend watching how we do it out here in Hawai'i, by looking up on UA-cam "Ulua Fishing." 2. Have you ever tried casting with an Ulua pole? ...it seems the way you cast looks a little unorthodox, so I feel if you had an Ulua Pole, you would even get further in your cast. 3. Can you guys do Drone fishing where you live? Anyways, gratitude for sharing the video and I'm looking into the Penn MAG 525 now. Mahalos and aloha from MauiWaui, Hawai'i. 😷🙏🤙
Hi mate thanks for watching.. And I will deffo have a look up your way mate always keep to see how people from arould the world fish... We do have drones mate yes I actually have a mavic pro that I will deffo be trying out very soon.. And nice mate you will like it I love mine..
Got one ordered to the states. I absolutely love this reel. Caught very large drum on this reel, no problem. 1 4 ft black tip. Shark. Wife caught 54lb black drum. My casting mates her in Texas always come to see the reel. They were like, we’re did that come from, the uk baby 🤙tight lines
Just got mine in the post today looking forward to getting out for a few practice casts . This be the 1st time using a multiplier always been fixed spool . Great video buddy very helpful 👍
What an excellent review I didn’t realise you could cast without putting your thumb on the reel. Years ago, I used to beach cast with an Abu 7000 and it was easy to get a birds nest. This looks a piece of piss. Superb video from the GoPro, thanks buddy.
only thing i would say is there hard to balance mate but that didnt bother me.. deffo clean all the factory grease out and keep a eye on the mag knob as some times they go a bit funny
Nice review mate. Watch a few tackle reviews across UA-cam. That one i enjoyed 🤙 Got the mag 2 and I like the reel, but not enough to pry me away from my abus and diawas. This vid has got me thinking 👍
Thanks mate.. I have always been a akios fan my self but I don't use them no more I like my Penn reels.. I'm working on another video at the moment of a full strip down of the mag 4 and look inside..
Great review Michael the reel looks ace, I want one but might have to wait tell Xmas. I want one of those thummies as well, I can afford one of those now.👍👍👍
Thank you mate.. I was genuinely shocked I wasn't expecting it to be any good after the last 2 but this one has deffo changed my mind and have orderd another one already lol.
Greetings. I was very interested in this coil. Can you please tell me which one is more suitable for loads of 40-70 grams (1.5-2.5 ounces) on a mono-line 0.38 millimeters (17 libres)? The casting range is needed 70-100 meters (75-110 yards), and after casting, you still need to freely release the rig downstream about 80-100 meters (90-110 yards). Please help me choose between 525 mag4 and 515 mag4. Thank you in advance for your response.
Enjoyed that thank you, have recently changed to using multiplier reels with NO previous experience and have been using ABU’s, with mixed results. My main problem is I’m afraid to give the cast to much welly, but this looks like worth giving a go.
Hi mate... I have found out by slowly building up your casts you get the fill of your reel... But also if its running to fast a turn on your mags on will stop that mate.. Then when your ready take the mags off... Your be fine mate.
@@seaglofishing thanks for the reply I appreciate your words of advice. Have you had a look at the mag 4 515? I was wondering if this may be a slightly easier real to start with?
No probs mate... I haven't cast one but it should just be the same as the 525 mate it's just a smaller frame and spool... So it should be fine to cast and start with.
Hi, just thought I’d give you an update! Went out with the new reel yesterday and no problems straight out of the box but didn’t release the mags to far but it was great! Thanks Chris
Great reel review. I'm getting a couple of the penn 252 mag 4 reel very soon. In you video you mentioned about taking out the blue grease from the reel. Any chance you could do a short video about what you do and what you put in it's place 👍
Приветствую. Меня очень заинтересовала эта катушка. Подскажите, пожалуйста, какая больше подойдет для грузов 40-70 граммов на монолеске 0,38 миллиметров? Дальность заброса нужна 70-100 метров, а после заброса еще нужно отпускать оснастку по течению примерно на 80-100 метров. Мне нужно выбрать между 525 mag4 и 515 mag4. Заранее благодарю за ответ.
I’m an absolute newb when it comes to multipliers and setting them up and casting techniques so if you fancy doing a video on that pal or if you already have let me know
Cleaned out and oiled up with yellow rocket fuel, these reels run FAST lol. Have a 515mag2 that i take with me in my bag as a spare reel, and that is a really good casting rod with 0.32mm line and leader👍👍
Mike need a bit of advise.hopefully wife now getting me 2 525 mag yeppeeyy But I've got 2 shakespire agility 7000 lc reels fixed spool.whats best braid for it please.as never used braid only mono Chherd
Wicked mate.. I haven never been a fan of brand but when I did use it I used whiplash mate never let me down. But that was 10 plus years ago... Thees more than likly a better one out now mate
Most of the negative feedback on the 515 and 525 reels from Pure Fishing, seems due to the plastic housing where the bearing behind the main gear sits, wearing and allowing the knocking in the drive shaft. Something which isnt a problem with the Fathom mk2 reels. The mechanics inside the 2 reels are the same. Same capacity, same everything other than the handle, and the frame being solid machined metal. Not plastic. Also not much difference in price between the 2, maybe £10 - £15. Therefore is a no brainer really.
Still watch this video today, I have just bought one myself today. How's it going a year down the line Micheal? Can I ask did you ever get that degreasing video done this will be the first thing I do, I hate blue grease gunk.
Nice one mate .. and unfortunately mate I sold most of my fishing gear I haven't been for about 5 months mate .. just been focusing on building seaglo up mate ..but I am getting another pair very soon as need to get out .. hope your well mate 👍
Mike brill review.never had a multi as always had a fixed spool.but I think after seeing ya review might have to take the miss out for a meal and see if she will treat me for Xmas lol.just a quick question has it got a self leveller on it .
Lol cheers mate.. And no mate this one don't have a leval wind... The Penn 525 don't have them mate a few Abu reels do.. But tbh all they do is slow your reel down.. Its easy to leval mate just need a few hours practice and your be sorted.
Great review Mike. i do mostly boat fishing but have started doing a lot more beach fishing recently, would this reel be suitable for both, if not what would you recommend?
Appreciate anyone sticking their head above the trench these days on the Internet. Question. Have they resolved the poor moulding on the drive side that is supposed to support the I.A.R bearing? If they have then that is a true improvement. When you strip the reel down.....let us know.
@@seaglofishing you will see daylight around the bearing and the housing. The reels wobble themselves to an early grave. I like the honesty of your film and you cast better than most beginners will. I got my original 525 mags from Neil Mackellow. They were never perfect or bomb proof as some forums will have you believe. But they was a vast improvement over the Abu 6500 when you needed distance in mixed ground or when weed was a problem on a clean beach. I'm sure its a good beginners reel, but I wouldn't buy it till I'd stripped one down.
@@patstrzeszewski3240 I don't buy blanks mate I buy them ready built.. But if you buy a blank you can just a send it to a rod builder to get it built to your specs mate
@@seaglofishing thanks for the reply been having a look around a friend has a pair of mag3 new in box for £130 for the pair so just wanted to see if it was worth while.. and maybe new year step up to the 4s as never had multi reels before so will be all very new..
Great vid as usual , cracking looking reel , i use fixed spool being a newbie , but if i were to switch to this it would the ideal multiplier reel id say, casts like a dream , nice review . Be lucky
So have you stripped the reel down yet and checked out the internals? If your going to recommend a reel to anglers who may be new to the game I think you should.
Not yet mate but I will be this week... Going to do a video on that also..i recommend it because a lot of new anglers are scared of them because the birdsnests ect and as you can see from the video it was great and easy to cast... But I will deffo do another video mate
@@seaglofishing I'm not having a go at you it's just they do still have problems. You need to check the anti reverse bearing seating and the drive shaft support. The mag 2 and 3 drive shafts just end up wobbling on any reel that has any real use. Some of them wobble straight out the box. Like I said from the start I appreciate you making the films to help other anglers.
Seaglo Angling oh ok looked good... just a quick one have you ever fished down shoreham on sea up the river adur for flounders? Going down there soon but never fished it... 👍
Thank you mate appreciate it.. I just use braid my self mate I like mono... The main line is rovex 19lb and the shock leader is a asso tapered leader mate 18 to 70lb I think mate. Cheers
Very easy mate... Must muity reels are easy you just need some time to get used to them mate.. But as you can see this reel didn't cause no problems mate.. Great stater reel deffo
@@patstrzeszewski3240 if I had 100 mate I would go second hand and get a anyfish anywhere six and bait mate... I think tronix do some for under 100 but I haven never used them so can't really say if good or not..
Hi, picked one of these up yesterday love the review. Noticed there’s quite a lot of play in the mag knob wondered if this is normal or is it a defect? Cheers
When turning there’s quite a bit of play in between when it’s full mag and the first click if that makes sense? Doesn’t make a whole lot of difference just me being fussy I guess. Wondered if it was normal on the reels
@@olliebunce2506 I will check mine mate but if you take the mag side plate of the screw that holds the mag knob should be viable might just need doing up a bit mate
Being as they are priced almost the same, use the same mag system, same drag.... go for a Fathom. Metal frame rather than plastic, no twist in it, no flex at all. Much better reel overall.
Hi mate it don't your palm on the 525 as they have put it up the top and not down the bottom like the fathom Cs so they listed to other anglers from the feedback from that one.
Yes mate I didn't wanna do it on this video as wanted it to be out the box.. But I'm taking it all out tomos and getting out fishing with it so we will see what happens lol
@@donbhoy8264 hi mate.. We normally strip them down and add after market grease /oil as when you buy them brand new they ram loads in the reels and its really thick stuff.. So we just remove it to make it run smoother mate..
@@donbhoy8264 I don't do it to fixed spools mate just my mutipliers... But that's just me plus I don't relly use fixed spools my self.. But I recon your be fine to leave them mate
Thanks for the review, I’ve got the mag 2 and 3 and will give the 4 a go soon. Just out of interest, what do you use as a thumby? Can never seem to find any commercial ones, I use rubber gloves cut up.
My mag 4 went back after 2 trips because the spool started trying to engage mid cast , I’ve got a magged fathom instead . Was a bit gutted because I liked the look of the reel but I’m glad I’ve got the fathom now though
@@leen8939 that's not good mate.. I am going to see how it is for fishing and not just casting so hopefully stays good.... Fathom is a great reel mate I have a pair..
I bought it mate... I preffer to buy my own stuff and I will give a honest review on it.. I always find when some thing is free your going to say its good cause its free... Just how I see things mate
Great video looking at the 525 mag 4 or the 7ht millionaire? Decisions Decisions? Also is see someone hit the dislike button ... there's always one hater lurking .... pricks
@@seaglofishing I have the ambassador 6500c3 ct mag but you made this reel look effortless the abu was a graft at first but its paid off ... looking forward to the next video ... p.s drone would have been great for this video but bet it was blowing a hoolie... 👊
@@solentslayer2745 there nice reels mate I have had a few... And the reel is relly like that mate I didn't do nothing to it... So easy to use. And I was going to take my drone mate but I forgot to charge it lol
What an excellent review I didn’t realise you could cast without putting your thumb on the reel. Years ago, I used to beach cast with an Abu 7000 and it was easy to get a birds nest. This looks a piece of piss. Superb video from the GoPro, thanks buddy.
Aloha from Maui. 1. I'd recommend watching how we do it out here in Hawai'i, by looking up on UA-cam "Ulua Fishing." 2. Have you ever tried casting with an Ulua pole? ...it seems the way you cast looks a little unorthodox, so I feel if you had an Ulua Pole, you would even get further in your cast. 3. Can you guys do Drone fishing where you live? Anyways, gratitude for sharing the video and I'm looking into the Penn MAG 525 now. Mahalos and aloha from MauiWaui, Hawai'i. 😷🙏🤙
Hi mate thanks for watching.. And I will deffo have a look up your way mate always keep to see how people from arould the world fish... We do have drones mate yes I actually have a mavic pro that I will deffo be trying out very soon.. And nice mate you will like it I love mine..
Got one ordered to the states. I absolutely love this reel. Caught very large drum on this reel, no problem. 1 4 ft black tip. Shark. Wife caught 54lb black drum. My casting mates her in Texas always come to see the reel. They were like, we’re did that come from, the uk baby 🤙tight lines
Just got mine in the post today looking forward to getting out for a few practice casts .
This be the 1st time using a multiplier always been fixed spool .
Great video buddy very helpful 👍
Great review, looks and sounds like a decent bit of kit. Nice one Michael.
What an excellent review I didn’t realise you could cast without putting your thumb on the reel. Years ago, I used to beach cast with an Abu 7000 and it was easy to get a birds nest. This looks a piece of piss. Superb video from the GoPro, thanks buddy.
great review Mike any long term feedback mate
only thing i would say is there hard to balance mate but that didnt bother me.. deffo clean all the factory grease out and keep a eye on the mag knob as some times they go a bit funny
Two days ago I bought a Penn Rampage 16 foot rod and matched it with that reel. As soon as the tide and weather suits me I will be out with it👍
Nice one mate. Let me no how you get on with it.
Nice review mate.
Watch a few tackle reviews across UA-cam. That one i enjoyed 🤙
Got the mag 2 and I like the reel, but not enough to pry me away from my abus and diawas. This vid has got me thinking 👍
Thanks mate.. I have always been a akios fan my self but I don't use them no more I like my Penn reels.. I'm working on another video at the moment of a full strip down of the mag 4 and look inside..
Loving the intro mate great vid
Great review Michael the reel looks ace, I want one but might have to wait tell Xmas. I want one of those thummies as well, I can afford one of those now.👍👍👍
Thanks for the vlog thinking of purchasing 2x525 I think I'm going back to multipliers 👍
Cheers mate . There great reels ..
Good review Mike ....I know how much you an Rhys like the originals ...so for you to say it's better ...it must be a great reel 👍
Thank you mate.. I was genuinely shocked I wasn't expecting it to be any good after the last 2 but this one has deffo changed my mind and have orderd another one already lol.
Greetings. I was very interested in this coil. Can you please tell me which one is more suitable for loads of 40-70 grams (1.5-2.5 ounces) on a mono-line 0.38 millimeters (17 libres)? The casting range is needed 70-100 meters (75-110 yards), and after casting, you still need to freely release the rig downstream about 80-100 meters (90-110 yards).
Please help me choose between 525 mag4 and 515 mag4. Thank you in advance for your response.
Ur rod and that wall was scaring me M8 loving your KATTO Hooks by the way 👍🏻
Lol if my hand slipped it would be by by rod haha. Thabks mate relly happy how they have come out
Enjoyed that thank you, have recently changed to using multiplier reels with NO previous experience and have been using ABU’s, with mixed results. My main problem is I’m afraid to give the cast to much welly, but this looks like worth giving a go.
Hi mate... I have found out by slowly building up your casts you get the fill of your reel... But also if its running to fast a turn on your mags on will stop that mate.. Then when your ready take the mags off... Your be fine mate.
@@seaglofishing thanks for the reply I appreciate your words of advice. Have you had a look at the mag 4 515? I was wondering if this may be a slightly easier real to start with?
No probs mate... I haven't cast one but it should just be the same as the 525 mate it's just a smaller frame and spool... So it should be fine to cast and start with.
@@seaglofishing cheers, will let you know how I get on!
Hi, just thought I’d give you an update! Went out with the new reel yesterday and no problems straight out of the box but didn’t release the mags to far but it was great! Thanks Chris
Great reel review. I'm getting a couple of the penn 252 mag 4 reel very soon. In you video you mentioned about taking out the blue grease from the reel. Any chance you could do a short video about what you do and what you put in it's place 👍
Nice review Michael like watching both yours and Rhys videos keep them coming 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks mate
great video mate , because of you and this video ive just ordered a pair of them thanks chap
Nice one mate hope you get on with them .
One nice reel ,good revue mate
Hi..beautiful reel mate,the line goes smoothly,and nice cast..👍👍
Thank you mate.. Csnt wait to clean it out and try again
Yes you are right..clean it up ,looking forward for you next video..cheers mate😊
Hi buddy please can you tell me where you got that green thumb stall your using in this video from. I’ve looked on your website but I cannot see them.
Was from China mate but I sell the my versions on my site mate
Great review nice looking reel might have to try one myself
Cheers mate it's a very nice reel.. Going to do some fishing with it this week end see what it's like actually fishing with..
Приветствую. Меня очень заинтересовала эта катушка. Подскажите, пожалуйста, какая больше подойдет для грузов 40-70 граммов на монолеске 0,38 миллиметров? Дальность заброса нужна 70-100 метров, а после заброса еще нужно отпускать оснастку по течению примерно на 80-100 метров. Мне нужно выбрать между 525 mag4 и 515 mag4. Заранее благодарю за ответ.
Just bought the 515 because of this can’t wait to use it
Nice one mate. Let me no how you get on with it
I’m an absolute newb when it comes to multipliers and setting them up and casting techniques so if you fancy doing a video on that pal or if you already have let me know
Yeah mate I can do a video on that...
Look forward to seeing it
The reel is here it’s so sexy and light
Great review,be interesting to see what it's like if you clean and re-oil the bearings to compare.
I'm going to do another video once I have cleaned it out mate
Cleaned out and oiled up with yellow rocket fuel, these reels run FAST lol.
Have a 515mag2 that i take with me in my bag as a spare reel, and that is a really good casting rod with 0.32mm line and leader👍👍
Good one ,top pendulum cast too !
Cheers mate
what breaking strain you using on the leader please
Mike need a bit of advise.hopefully wife now getting me 2 525 mag yeppeeyy
But I've got 2 shakespire agility 7000 lc reels fixed spool.whats best braid for it please.as never used braid only mono
Chherd
Wicked mate.. I haven never been a fan of brand but when I did use it I used whiplash mate never let me down. But that was 10 plus years ago... Thees more than likly a better one out now mate
Ok if I didnt use braid what would u suggest as so many out there.i fish mainly sandwich bay and deal walmer and hythe.sorry fot so many questions.
@@darrenhulks6020 mono? Rovex x10 in red 19lb mate but that's if you can get it... Or asso ultra cast that's a great line..
Great vid mate
Great video mate! Massive help
No probs mate.. Cheers
Most of the negative feedback on the 515 and 525 reels from Pure Fishing, seems due to the plastic housing where the bearing behind the main gear sits, wearing and allowing the knocking in the drive shaft.
Something which isnt a problem with the Fathom mk2 reels. The mechanics inside the 2 reels are the same. Same capacity, same everything other than the handle, and the frame being solid machined metal. Not plastic.
Also not much difference in price between the 2, maybe £10 - £15.
Therefore is a no brainer really.
great video as a beginner to multipliers would you say with mag full on
could I avoid a birdnest thanks
Yes Mate have it full on then when your ready and comfortable you can start turning it down to your ideal setting .. 👍
The reel its f .. cool ,i have a penn fathom 15 magged and new ballberings casting is ok .Can you tell me the distance you cast please?
MIKE...what do you use as a thumby, please?
It's just a silicone thumb cover mate I will try find the link..
@@seaglofishing ok, thanks a lot, appreciate it 👍
@@MikeK-yd1ew no worrys mate I have had a lot of people ask for them so I might order a batch to put on the website and they come in 3 sizes..
Still watch this video today, I have just bought one myself today. How's it going a year down the line Micheal? Can I ask did you ever get that degreasing video done this will be the first thing I do, I hate blue grease gunk.
Nice one mate .. and unfortunately mate I sold most of my fishing gear I haven't been for about 5 months mate .. just been focusing on building seaglo up mate ..but I am getting another pair very soon as need to get out .. hope your well mate 👍
@@seaglofishing ah I wondered why you had been so quiet of late. Get out again you know you miss it eh.
Been waiting for this review!! Dope and very informative video!
Where can i buy that thumbies it look awesome
Mike brill review.never had a multi as always had a fixed spool.but I think after seeing ya review might have to take the miss out for a meal and see if she will treat me for Xmas lol.just a quick question has it got a self leveller on it .
Lol cheers mate.. And no mate this one don't have a leval wind... The Penn 525 don't have them mate a few Abu reels do.. But tbh all they do is slow your reel down.. Its easy to leval mate just need a few hours practice and your be sorted.
Brilliant , just ordered one on the strength of this clip
Hope you like it mate
Seaglo Angling mono or braid ,
@@stuartadair4057 mono for me mate
What were you using on your thumb ?
Silicone thumb cover mate
Where did you get that thumb guard from
It’s my product mate it’s on my website called line grippers
Sorry no it’s not that’s just a cheap one I found lol I do sell proper line grippers tho mate
@@seaglofishing I’m using 2 pen mag525s what size would you use. Small or large ?
@@ryanperkins6699 lsrge mate and if to big you can cut it down easy
Good review buddy when you gonna start doing Merch as I love the Hoodie logo absolutely pops,But keep up the good work buddy
Cheers mate and there comming soon mate this is my old one the new hoodies are spot on 👍
great reels these
Just ordered sum hooks from yourself, cant wait to use them , 😁👍.
Thank you mate appreciate the order
Take the break of more on the right hand side with mag set to 0 then see if you can't blow it up💯 But good video👍👍
Right hand side ain't a break mate it's center your spool but yeah if you have that all way off it will fly lol ... cheers mate
Great review Mike. i do mostly boat fishing but have started doing a lot more beach fishing recently, would this reel be suitable for both, if not what would you recommend?
Cheers mate it will be good for both mate but only lighter boat fishing not like deep sea wrecking ect
Thanks Mike 👍
Good explaination Thanks!
Hello mate what were you using for a thumbie in this vid
Hi mate it's a silicone thumb stall I have been trying out..
@@seaglofishing will they be for sale soon? Getting fed up of using chopped up marigolds lol
Lool. Yes mate I have put a order in for 200 sets mate
@@seaglofishing result how long roughly til there up on the site so I can keep an eye out for em
Appreciate anyone sticking their head above the trench these days on the Internet.
Question. Have they resolved the poor moulding on the drive side that is supposed to support the I.A.R bearing?
If they have then that is a true improvement.
When you strip the reel down.....let us know.
I will have a check for you mate what am I looking at tho? Lol cheers
@@seaglofishing you will see daylight around the bearing and the housing. The reels wobble themselves to an early grave. I like the honesty of your film and you cast better than most beginners will.
I got my original 525 mags from Neil Mackellow. They were never perfect or bomb proof as some forums will have you believe. But they was a vast improvement over the Abu 6500 when you needed distance in mixed ground or when weed was a problem on a clean beach.
I'm sure its a good beginners reel, but I wouldn't buy it till I'd stripped one down.
what do you do when you get a conoflex blank
What do you mean mate?
@@seaglofishing so i wanna know what do you do when you buy a plain rod blank
@@patstrzeszewski3240 I don't buy blanks mate I buy them ready built.. But if you buy a blank you can just a send it to a rod builder to get it built to your specs mate
theres going to be a squall casting special
Hey up about to buy the mag 3s how does this compare to the 3s
I would just buy the mag 4 mate as it has a few changes if you shop arould I'm sure your get it at the same price as a mag 3.
@@seaglofishing thanks for the reply been having a look around a friend has a pair of mag3 new in box for £130 for the pair so just wanted to see if it was worth while.. and maybe new year step up to the 4s as never had multi reels before so will be all very new..
@@Cornwallseafishingkayaking no probs mate.. And for a pair that's a good price mate there be good enough to use mate deffo..
@@seaglofishing thank you I’ll keep a eye out for your videos 👌
Great vid as usual , cracking looking reel , i use fixed spool being a newbie , but if i were to switch to this it would the ideal multiplier reel id say, casts like a dream , nice review . Be lucky
Cheers mate it be a great starter reel that's for sure..
What line are you issuing?
Rovex mate
@@seaglofishing any links ? Thanks just got myself 2 of these due to your vid :)
@@Kernowcatches nice one mate.. I think they don't make it any more mate .. But I also like varivas yellow sport that's another great line in yellow..
So have you stripped the reel down yet and checked out the internals? If your going to recommend a reel to anglers who may be new to the game I think you should.
Not yet mate but I will be this week... Going to do a video on that also..i recommend it because a lot of new anglers are scared of them because the birdsnests ect and as you can see from the video it was great and easy to cast... But I will deffo do another video mate
@@seaglofishing I'm not having a go at you it's just they do still have problems. You need to check the anti reverse bearing seating and the drive shaft support. The mag 2 and 3 drive shafts just end up wobbling on any reel that has any real use.
Some of them wobble straight out the box.
Like I said from the start I appreciate you making the films to help other anglers.
Nice one Michael. Thanks for the review. Looks like a fantastic reel. Nothing wrong with your casting either, pretty good if you ask me. 👌👍
Great review mate! Where ya get the thumb grip thing from! I need one! Cheers golly
Cheers mate and just some samples I got mate for seaglo.. There great but hard thing is sizes as not every one has the same size thumb lol
Seaglo Angling oh ok looked good... just a quick one have you ever fished down shoreham on sea up the river adur for flounders? Going down there soon but never fished it... 👍
@@Golly87 I haven't mate but sounds good.. Soon as it gets colder we will be on the flounders deffo..
Awesome review. Just subscribed. I noticed you were running mono, is that a topshot braid on top? What pound test you running with those? Thanks.
Thank you mate appreciate it.. I just use braid my self mate I like mono... The main line is rovex 19lb and the shock leader is a asso tapered leader mate 18 to 70lb I think mate. Cheers
Great review mucker .what is your thoughts on the penn fathom cs mate
I haven't cast one yet mate or even seen one in real. Going to have to buy one now as every one saying about them lol
Nice review. Iv only ever used fixed spoil and considering a multiplier reel. Are they easy to use?
Very easy mate... Must muity reels are easy you just need some time to get used to them mate.. But as you can see this reel didn't cause no problems mate.. Great stater reel deffo
What rod are you using
Anyfish anywhere tournament match pro mate
@@seaglofishing do you know any good multiplier rods under £100
@@patstrzeszewski3240 if I had 100 mate I would go second hand and get a anyfish anywhere six and bait mate... I think tronix do some for under 100 but I haven never used them so can't really say if good or not..
@@seaglofishing ive looked and anyfish anywhere is too expensive but ive seen penn,tronix,shakespeare and sonik make some multiplier surf rods
Hi, picked one of these up yesterday love the review. Noticed there’s quite a lot of play in the mag knob wondered if this is normal or is it a defect? Cheers
Hi mate.. Play in what way mate like comming in and out of the side plate or to easy to turn mate?
When turning there’s quite a bit of play in between when it’s full mag and the first click if that makes sense? Doesn’t make a whole lot of difference just me being fussy I guess. Wondered if it was normal on the reels
@@olliebunce2506 I will check mine mate but if you take the mag side plate of the screw that holds the mag knob should be viable might just need doing up a bit mate
Ah ok cheers I’ll have a look
Great review mate, I've never owned a multi before but seriously thinking about giving them ago, would you recommend a 525 mag 4 for a total notice?
Yes I would mate... It just so easy to use mate and think it's a great starter reel but can also be made quicker once you have got used to them..
Being as they are priced almost the same, use the same mag system, same drag.... go for a Fathom. Metal frame rather than plastic, no twist in it, no flex at all. Much better reel overall.
That would have definitely blown up on that last cast if you removed that blue grease.
Nothing wrong with what you have said or done......but that huge mag adjuster would annoy my left hand palm when winding in......👍
Hi mate it don't your palm on the 525 as they have put it up the top and not down the bottom like the fathom Cs so they listed to other anglers from the feedback from that one.
@@seaglofishing 👍.......still can't beat the original 525 supermag....👍
@@RandleMcMurphey very good reels mate.. Always the way with the 1st reels and rods always seem to be the best.
@@seaglofishing 👍
you know when you clean the grease out you will probably blow it it up ,,they will run alot faster
Yes mate I didn't wanna do it on this video as wanted it to be out the box.. But I'm taking it all out tomos and getting out fishing with it so we will see what happens lol
Mike/Simon, Why are you taking the grease out? Asking as a total novice.
@@donbhoy8264 hi mate.. We normally strip them down and add after market grease /oil as when you buy them brand new they ram loads in the reels and its really thick stuff.. So we just remove it to make it run smoother mate..
Thanks for the reply mate. Ive got 2 penn spinfisher's. Had them a while now, should I have done that to them aswell?
@@donbhoy8264 I don't do it to fixed spools mate just my mutipliers... But that's just me plus I don't relly use fixed spools my self.. But I recon your be fine to leave them mate
Thanks for the review, I’ve got the mag 2 and 3 and will give the 4 a go soon. Just out of interest, what do you use as a thumby? Can never seem to find any commercial ones, I use rubber gloves cut up.
Cricket Bat grip works brilliantly👍
Can you send me the link to where I can find that real
Www.veals.co.uk they ship world wide mate
Great vid mate the new 525 or fathom?
New 525 mag 4 mate
My mag 4 went back after 2 trips because the spool started trying to engage mid cast , I’ve got a magged fathom instead . Was a bit gutted because I liked the look of the reel but I’m glad I’ve got the fathom now though
@@leen8939 that's not good mate.. I am going to see how it is for fishing and not just casting so hopefully stays good.... Fathom is a great reel mate I have a pair..
Did you buy it or did Penn give it to you?.
I bought it mate... I preffer to buy my own stuff and I will give a honest review on it.. I always find when some thing is free your going to say its good cause its free... Just how I see things mate
Stick up a picture of the receipt
50 plus years of people saying this and that bit of tackle has made me a cynic
It’s about £30 more expensive than the originals were, so I cannot see the quality being better, raw materials have gone up a lot
It’s about £30 more expensive than the originals were, so I cannot see the quality being better, raw materials have gone up a lot
Think you could ship one of those to Hawaii😂😂
Yes mate I recon it deffo can get there lol
I supplied michael with this reel. I have some more due soon. If you’re serious about buying one shipping can be arranged.
its not where they are made that matter its the standards which the company issues that matters
Great video looking at the 525 mag 4 or the 7ht millionaire? Decisions Decisions? Also is see someone hit the dislike button ... there's always one hater lurking .... pricks
Both great reels mate.. And I no mate that happend about 5 seconds after I uploaded it lol.
@@seaglofishing I have the ambassador 6500c3 ct mag but you made this reel look effortless the abu was a graft at first but its paid off ... looking forward to the next video ... p.s drone would have been great for this video but bet it was blowing a hoolie... 👊
@@solentslayer2745 there nice reels mate I have had a few... And the reel is relly like that mate I didn't do nothing to it... So easy to use. And I was going to take my drone mate but I forgot to charge it lol
What an excellent review I didn’t realise you could cast without putting your thumb on the reel. Years ago, I used to beach cast with an Abu 7000 and it was easy to get a birds nest. This looks a piece of piss. Superb video from the GoPro, thanks buddy.
Where can i buy that thumbies it look awesome