Penn's new Slammer IV spinning reel is built to give dedicated anglers the edge against the fiercest sportfish. Taking the beloved Slammer platform to new heights, it preserves the rock-solid reliability of the IPX6 sealed body and spool.

The critical upgrade is a bearing-supported, redesigned Dura-Drag system that ensures smoother performance, better sealing, and a wider range of consistent stopping power. Throw whatever you want at it—the Slammer IV is ready to stand up to the test. It’s time to test the limit.

PENN Slammer IV 8500 Spin Reel Specs:

• Model: SLAIV8500
• Reel size: 8500
• Anti-Reverse: Instant Anti-Reverse
• Bearing count: 9
• Braid capacity (yd/lb): 730/40 600/50 555/65
• Colour: Black/Gold
• Drag material: Dura Drag
• Drag type: Front Drag
• Gear ratio: 4.7:1
• Max drag: 22.6kg
• Mono capacity (m/mm): 415/0.46 280/0.56 240/0.61
• Mono capacity (yd/lb): 455/20 310/30 260/40
• Recovery rate: 107cm
• Reel handle position: Right/Left
• Reel spool material: Aluminium
• Weight: 870g

PENN Slammer IV  Spin Reel Features:

• Improved IPX6 rated body and spool design with additional seals
• CNC Gear Technology with brass main and pinion gear
• 8+1 Sealed Stainless Steel Ball Bearing System with additional bearing to support the spool under heavy drag loads
• Hydrophobic line roller bearing to repel saltwater
• Reduced rotor weight for smoother operation
• Sealed Slammer® drag system with Dura-Drag™ carbon fibre washers (sizes 3500-10500)
• HT-100™ carbon fibre drag washers (size 2500 only)
• Full Metal Body, side plate and rotor to eliminate any flex in frame (sizes 3500-10500)
• Full Metal Body and side plate, with graphite rotor to reduce weight (size 2500 only)
• Machined aluminium power knob and spare EVA knob across the range (excluding 2500 size which has EVA knob only)
• Automatic bail trip (sizes 2500-5500)
• Manual bail trip (sizes 6500-10500)