Ive purchased cheaper reels in the past an have to replace every year. This time I decided to get something nice and say it makes all the difference! Reel is very smooth. I also fish with a Daiwa Saltist MQ and love these both the same.

Nice rod with quality components. My only complaint would be the weight. Fairly heavy for a jigging rod. Other than that match this up with a Penn Slammer 6500HS and you have a crushing combo

I love this reel! It casts a mile (once you learn how) and has great line capacity. I would try getting it locally though because it’s not any cheaper on pennoutlet.com and the one I received (and promptly returned) was used (and sold as new). It even had salt water corrosion on the reel clamp bolts and dirty grease everywhere. Not cool pennoutlet.com.

edited to add: I totally agree with "Grumpy's" review as well. This is a fantastic reel and the quality is top notch. I have 2 of them and did upgrade the handle and bridge assembly (and magged the reel) but it would fish great just as it is. I also have the exact same setup as "Grumpy", the 12' Ocean Master and toss 6oz and bait with 50lb braid tied to 50lb mono. I think i'm going to buy a couple more!

I ordered this Combo hoping it would just be a good strong setup,I did so much research on Penn products and I didn't find anything negative, even though I have,nt taken it out to the Deep as yet but I'm pretty sure I won't be disappointed. The Rod is a Slammer with roller guides, not what I expected (I'm pleased) The Reel is the 114H2 model once again not what I expected (I'm pleased). This setup is one of the best deals you can get for the price and setup can't wait to go test this on some of those deep water Snappers and Jacks.GREAT DEAL

Good looking rod. Seems to be well made. Planning to use it on a up coming trip. Also has soild SS guides. My other Penn rods with ceramic inserts, had a problem of having them pop out and causing me to have them replaced. Hope this rod lasts longer than my other rods