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Penn made a very short run of reels to be tested out,and from what I can tell it's exactly the same as the old reels with the exception of no print on the rotor and the gold is bright like all their new reels. The testers will have to send their reel back on Aug. first along with a report ,and if things go as plan,production will begin. Gotta get used to a silent roller till I get it broke in.
Give it Hell! Hopefully I can get my hands on one or two when they come out.
I can't think of a better field tester to "give it hell", John LOL!
...or to get my formerly shrimp stained fingers on it to see if it's really worth '2 bones' to me ;-)
To break it in faster shouldn't you give it to your daughter?
:D
Just kidding, I know you are the master.
just put $200 bucks aside, at lease one is mine I tell you! looking forward to the new shiny spool, will you be able to buy extra spools? I need one for my blue 706
For the sake of knowing, how do you test a reel? Is there a set procedure or list of items that you must complete, or do you just log your activities while fishing with it?
I have zero experience but from what I have read here, sharks, sand and saltwater would be abusive?
As soon as the new ones are available, I'm hoping the ebay prices on the old ones get more reasonable.
Any word on a release date for new 706z?
The fisher man is pre selling them on ebay,says sep. Or oct
Penn 706Z Pre Book 2013 New USA Made Model Reels Available September October | eBay
And yes i have noticed ebay prices down a little atleast on the 706z's
Down on the Zs, staying high on the greenies
Tackle Direct has the 704z and 706z bail-less available for pre-order with an anticipated availability date of September 1st.
thanks for the info guys
As far as I know,all of the testers have filled out the survey and production should start soon. The only issue I had was that the rotor cup nut needs to have lock-tight on it to keep it from backing off. I've been doing to my reels for several years. As for pre-ordering a reel,don't worry about it,there will be plenty.
I'll get excited when they come out with the 705z !