Penn CLA4000 Clash Spinning Reel Review

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Penn CLA4000 Clash Spinning Reel Reviews

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Good

FJ
2 years ago

Similar to the battle series. Feels like a quality metal reel. Would use for freshwater. Clean it off after if you use at the beach.

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Good all around

FJ
2 years ago

Solid all around reel. Similar to the battle series. nice handle and cool color scheme.

Versatility and Quality CLASH5000

Shevy
3 years ago

This Reel is a reliable workhorse, that can be fished in many ways, and can take the pounding the mighty pacific ocean dishes out.

I fish this reel off of boats for rockfish and lingcod and it has the line capacity to fish deeper reef, and the saltwater spray has not effected it yet (bought 4 years ago). I also fish cut bait for big rays and sharks and this reel has read more the power to stop em', and the line capacity for runners. I handle rays in the 50-60lb pound rang with ease. I can also get out on the rocks and not worry about the conditions when using my clash.

The thing just won't die, 100% worth my money.

Amazing reel

Mike
3 years ago

I’ve put this 4k size reel through torture basically and it still kicks butt. From 12+ Lb bluefish to 30lb Striper and numerous runoffs from tarpon in Florida, it still works. The tarpon burned up the drag a little but some penn grease helped that

My favorite Penn reel for freshwater

Buster
3 years ago

bought a 2000 size for freshwater and its been great. Really like the concept gearing its smooth and still going strong almost 3 years later

Clash 4000 Powerful yet smooth and looks cool too!!

Emmanuel S.
4 years ago

Lightest Penn at 4000's, I've ever owned!

Penn products have been stepping up their game for the last couple of years... which is good :)

Powerful yet smooth (Smoothest spinning reel Penn I have) and built to last for a long time!



Penn quality

Jacob
4 years ago

I've been fishing various Penns for years now. Mostly older spinfishers and the battle 2. But this clash is nice. Decided to jump on the deal and give it a try. Definitely the smoothest Penn I've ever used. Quality drag that you expect from Penn. Overall a solid reel

Nice buttery smooth reel

Fred
4 years ago

Awesome smooth spinning reel , no problem cranking in the fish and at a good price

Super satisfied

Stephen
4 years ago

Ordered the awesome PENN CLASH 4000, called the next day to add a spool full of braid and to my delight it was already shipped!! Not only is that awesome, the reel IS SO NICE. It looks so good,, really something to look at ,all the weight saving cuts and carbon fiber accent the classic penn gold. Looks awesome and the performance as good and better than you could expect. Extra smooth read more drag plenty of stopping power and those CNC'ed gears are so smooth and strong. It has done the trick on Pompano and redfish so far. And they have been upper slot red's. Reel will work for many applications ordering another 2 for bait rods!!! Awesome purchase from TACKLE DIRECT and A STAPLE BRAND LIKE PENN

Have had this reel for 5+ years

Taigue
4 years ago

Have caught everything from bluefish to mahi. this reel is extremely durable and has never failed. drag system is flawless.

Great spinner reel

Dave
4 years ago

Good for a little bit of everything

Great!

Calvin
4 years ago

Not as smooth as Shimano but will last just as long!

Fantastic inshore reel

Tom
4 years ago

Super smooth drag, lightweight, well balanced. The new mid-tier to higher end Penn reels are brilliant

Great reel

Reese
4 years ago

This reel is great I use it for redfish and trout on eastern coast works great. Also a good Sabiki reel.

Great Spinning Reel for the Money

Larry
4 years ago

I have been using this reel in the surf since Penn introduced a couple of years ago, putting it on a 10 foot GSB. I have tamed teen size bluefish with a drag that is smooth. It has stood up to sand and surf and has not failed me yet. It holds a fair amount of 30 or 40 lbs power pro. I liked it so much I got a second one to put on a 11 foot GSB. I highly recommend this reel for both read more 10 and 11 foot rods.

Penn CLA4000 Clash Spinning Reel Questions and Answers

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Asked by Paul Veenema 2 years ago

Would this be a good reel for tiger fish on rivers like the Zambezi in Zambia?

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Paul, The Penn CLA4000 Clash Spinning Reel is discontinued and unavailable to order at this time. However, I would recommend a Penn Spinfisher VI SSVI4500 Spinning Reel. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/penn-spinfisher-vi-ssvi4500-spinning-

Asked by Marcus 2 years ago

Would this reel pair  well with a tackle-direct TDSS702MH silver hook spinning rod for fluke h fishing and other similar jig fishing form the surf or boat.  

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Marcus, The Penn CLA4000 Clash Spinning Reel would pair fine with the TDSS702MH silver hook spinning rod. However, since it is currently sold out I would also recommend the Penn Spinfisher VI SSVI3500 Spinning Reel. </span><a>https://www.tackledi

Asked by kim 5 years ago

i purchased this reel penn 4000 to go on an 8 foot penn battalion surf fl220s80. when i asked they said it would be a good fit ? <p> i was under the impression and sure i read it some were this is a salt water reel?  am i correct ?</p><p><br></p><p><br><p

Rebecca Redington 5 years ago

Yes this reel is considered a saltwater type reel. 

Asked by Steve 6 years ago

would you recommend this for a st. croix mojo 8ft. for albies or a smaller reel?

Rebecca 6 years ago

This reel and a St.Croix Mojo Salt 8' would be a perfect pair. I would not recommend going any smaller in reel size.

Asked by Seth 7 years ago

Would the CLA4000 be a good fit for a 9' St. Croix Mojo Surf rod for throwing plugs at the beach and on the bay? Trying to keep the outfit light weight for all day fishing this style.

Devon 6 years ago

That would be an appropriate combination. The 4000 is the smallest size that I would recommend pairing with a 9 foot rod.

Asked by Jay 7 years ago

Can someone explain what dual retrieve means?

John 7 years ago

You can switch the handle side to left or right.

Asked by Bruno 8 years ago

where is the reel made?

David 8 years ago

This reel is made in China.

Asked by Jerry 9 years ago

Is the 4000 Clash a good match for the 9' 6" Air Wave Elite used as a plugging setup or would the 5000 model be a better choice? PS, I am a senior citizen and fish the local beaches of AC & Brig. Thank you, JW

David 9 years ago

I would personally go with the 5000 because I think that it would be a better fit with a rod that long. When I am fishing Brigantine and Atlantic City, I usually use a Penn Spinfisher SSV 4500 on a 9ft surf rod and that balances very well, so I think that