Hey rad, I just wanted to say thank you for the review and information of this amazing combo I bought my gx2 after looking at your video about it and today I finally have my penn pursuit 3 reel. My dream combo man, thanks a lot for the inspiration and just know I watch all your videos and you’re living the life man. LIFE IS FUN, LIVE IT !

Some of the best fishing vids on youtube right here. Thanks for all the info!

JC you definitely deserve a lot more subscribers, you really do !! Keep smiling and laughing 🤣 !!!!

I fully agree....my arsenal consists of Ugly Stiks and Pursuit III's.......You're spot on!

JC showing off the Salty Scales and the deadly combo as I call it. That Pusuit III line up is the only one I have in every single size. When paired with a no frills no thrills rod like the Ugly Stik GX2 it turns into a fish catching machine. Just picked up a Bigwater series 7 foot 2 piece with a 4000 in Pembrooke and it was under 110 so consider that too, thank you for the upload.

I bought a mh ugly stick and a 6000 Penn battle 111 because of you! VERY HAPPY

I really appreciate the info! Both are on their way, I have no experience what so ever with fishing and I’m really interested. I’ll let you know how I like the setup! Keep up the hard work love the videos

The funniest thing ever just happened, I was just about to buy the penn persuit 3 and ugly stik gx2 for a saltwater and freshwater combo, and the. I saw this video!! Great minds think alike my brother.

Great video JC have both of them pin pursuit 4000 and the ugly stick great rod and real combo God-bless

It’s nice to see someone recommended the “Berkley Big Game Power Series” fishing rods. They are probably THE BEST AND MOST VALUABLE ROD for $25.00, they are made of fiberglass so they are GREAT for Flexibility and crankbait fishing. The Berkley Big Game Power Series rods are Top 3 on this list in terms of long term reliability, long term durability, flexibility with some backbone to bring in larger fish. The Berkley Big Game Power Series rods are SO VERSATILE! They are 2 piece BUT they have an EXCELLENT uniform bend in the fiberglass rod material. The Berkley Big Game Power Series rod (spinning) was my very 1st fishing rod I got when I was 12 at Walmart (I’m over 30 now) and I caught my first “Big Fish” when I was 12 on it. I caught a 36 inch Tiger Musky right on the side of the dock at the bottom fishing with a lime green with black dots and a silver backing spoon lure. The Berkley Big Game Power Series fiberglass rod absorbed all of the stress and fight from the fish! It makes it really easy on your body because the fiberglass rod absorbs the fight so nicely. I have 2 Berkley Big Game Power Series rods and 1 of them I have had for about 12 years now. And it still catches big fish like the first day I got it. I am a BIG FAN of fiberglass rods. Because they last longer, due to their flexibility, reliability and durability. They have a little extra weight but I will take that over a snapped or broken rod just from “regular use.” My style of fishing is casting REAL hard from shore because I don’t have a boat. So I have to SLING my lures as far as I can, AND I NEED A ROD THAT IS FLEXIBLE TO DO THAT AND NOT SNAP. I CANNOT USE A ROD THAT IS BRITTLE, I NEED FLEXIBILITY IN A ROD TO DO THIS. And in the past I have snapped 3 rods because of my style of fishing. And they all snapped IN THE SAME SPOT… THE TIP! So I began asking”Why is that?” Then I did research and it all made COMPLETE sense and I had “The data to prove it.” Graphite is brittle, Fiberglass is flexible. And ALL 3 of my previous rods I snapped at the tip were made with… Graphite! And I would wonder why after they snapped I would look over at “Old and Faithful” (My Berkley Big Game Power Series rod) and wonder why that one does not snap when I load up the rod before a hard cast and SLING my lure out there… and it was because it was made of Fiberglass and I did alot of reading and Fiberglass is heavier but it is also MORE FLEXIBLE AND DURABLE BECAUSE OF THE FIBERGLASS MATERIAL. AND… FIBERGLASS HAS BEEN USED IN FISHING SINCE THE 1970’s! So there ya go! “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Clearly if Fiberglass rods have been in use since the 1970’s that means… IT WORKS… and for a good reason. And fiberglass gives you better feel and action when crankbait fishing and fiberglass rods will improve your hook up ratio because there is flex and bend in the rod and the fiberglass material when it bends from a fish will actually sink the hook in deeper due to the material and bend it has. September 2022 I caught a 41 inch Spotted Musky on a 7 foot (2 piece) Berkley Fusion Rod Combo (I swapped the reel and put a PENN Fierce III 5000 on the Berkley Fusion rod with 300 yards of 30lb Sufix 832 Advanced Superline with a light 12 inch Eagle Claw black steel leader). That Berkley Fusion Rod that I caught that 41 inch Spotted Musky on IS MADE OF FIBERGLASS. Has a great bend in that rod even for a 2 piece. Read my review on Berkley’s website in the Berkley Big Game Power Series rod section you’ll see the photos of that 41 inch Spotted Musky I caught. And I have some other nice size fish I caught. Another thing I like about the Berkley Fusion rod is that it has Aluminum Oxide Guide Inserts ALL THE WAY TO THE TIP. The only thing I don’t like about the Berkley Big Game Power Series rods are that they don’t have an Aluminum Oxide or Titanium Oxide Guide insert tip… it’s stainless steel which may cause slight line grooves from braid line over time. But other than that the Berkley Big Game Power Series rods are AN EXCELLENT VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY. The Berkley Fusion Rods are a great value for the money too!

Literally my two favorite brands ! So good 🤙

YES, you got it J.C. ive been using an ugly stik gx2 with a pursuit 4000 since b4 i started watching you haha , great videos keep it up ......

Nice! Exactly what I'm looking for! Very cool! Thanks!

Just bought a PP4 this morning from marine west, after already purchasing a 6000 PP4 reel at your recommendation. For $99 the PP rod reel combo is a steal. The 8000 reel alone is close to $99. Cant wait to get to the the pier and go crab snare fishing.

Wish I’d seen this sooner. After hours of searching and analyzing I picked this exact setup. Think I may have ML but ugly stick/pursuit combo is perfect

gonna have to pick up one of these reels for my ugly stick gx2 7 foot medium heavy!!! gotta love california striped bass fishing!!!

You got it,JC. Mine are all Penn reels too. They are tank.They won't let you down.

Purchasing this set up now, thanks for the info

Awesome thanks for the link. I have the penn purist 3000 but I also have penn fierce 4000 with a berkley thunder similar to your ugly stick. Love the penn reels plan on getting a slammer soon

Love your videos JC!

JC another great video, wow and you have over 650 videos. I have watched them all. I own several ugly stick rods. If the rod tip breaks, WALMART takes them back. As far as reels go, I like the PENN Spinfisher Vl. Sealed bearings caught my eyes. 👍

Just bought my husband the penn pursuit IV 4000 with the GX2 M/H 7’ single piece and myself the ladies gx2 6’6 medium, 2 piece with the same pursuit IV reel because of your videos! Excited to try it out this weekend!! Thank you!

@GardenerEarthGuy

8 ай бұрын

You got a sister? 😂❤😂

Amazon should be cutting you a commission check lol. I have 2 Penn persuits I bought few years ago because your reccomendations and how you slay so many with them lol. thumbs up...

I have always loved Penn reels for the same reason, I can take them apart and put them back together blindfolded. Parts are readily available as well.

Great video JC!

I just bought a penn pursuit 4 4000 I love it I also have a penn pursuit 3 6000 I love it also

I haven't tried the Penn reel, but I think I'm sold. I do use the Ugly Stik.

just picked up a 10' penn pursuit4 rod and pursuit4 8000 reel combo for just under $93 total. just filled the spool with 300yds of dark green daiwa j-braid x4 50lb. cant wait to catch some catfish with it. i also picked up a penn pursuit4 4000 and put it on a zebco dock demon 2.5' rod with 20lb mono. also a fun catfishing rod.

Just picked up a Penn Pursuit IV 3000 and 6000 and was given a GX2 Ugly Stik 6'6" with a broken tip. Bought a new tip and stuck it on. Like new. Great info for us old but finally returning fisher folks.

Pursuit an fierce combo is about all I use now for inshore to offshore there cheap get the job done an hold up very good

wow! I got my first ever fishing combo like 5 years ago and it was a 6'6 medium action gx2 with an Okuma 4000 series reel. somehow it looks like I chose the best combo without knowing it.

Yeah bro, that’s my dream combo. The gx2 with penn pursuit 3 reel

Ive got the combo with a 7' rod (Im 6'2") and its my go to for the beach. Throws 15 lb braid a mile. Thanks Brother!

Great video merry Christmas jc

I love the pursuit 3's great and inexpensive 👍👍🎣

I just made the purchase based on your review. Going to go fishing this weekend. I'll let you know how it goes.

Nice one JC! Penn & Shakespeare both produce some good gear - I love my Surfblaster II for the big beaches here in the UK. As I've mentioned before, it's a shame we can't get the same prices, deals, and warranties here that you get in the USA. Stay safe & well! 👍👍

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thanks. New viewer and subscriber!

I’ve caught some good spotails on that reel. Good quality.

I have these ugly stick GX 2 spinning rod and the Penn Pursuit III 500 for my ugly stick GX 2 medium havey spinning rod for Pier fishing 🎣👍🏼

I picked up a lews mach 1 for $60 for myself and an abu garcia for my wife a pro x for $50. I hope i made a good choice lol. Thank you for the video

You can shrink wrap the handles of the gx2 and it looks dope

Love my GX2

Hay jc how are you yes these combos are great

Hi jc I have this combo it's great

Great video! What type of line do you recommend?

Thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. Aha, I'm an inch taller than you and prefer one piece 6 foot US gx2s. My reel preference is the Ambassadeur line but love the gx2 rods. Great for northern pike, cats and carp and the occasionally bass. Tight Lines, Radman!

@hookedonthebay3890

2 жыл бұрын

Are they all 2pcs? I'm sorry man but I could never fish anything other that a 1 piece. The chain breaks at the weakest link.

Love your videos JC

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thanks Bro!!

One of best saltwater reels to get in my opinion for rods u use , id get the shimano spheros and shimano saragossa for shimano and shimano ci4+

Bought a 5000 today thanks to your video. Head to the ocean soon.

Own two medium Gx2 rods with 4000 Penn Fierce. One is dedicated lure and the other for live bait setups. Also just got medium-heavy Gx2 with 6000 Penn Fierce 3 for my snook/bridge fishing. Bulletproof setups.

I just got the Penn Pursuit 4 combo with a hard travel case at academy for only 79.99. The box said 99.99 but on checkout it was only 79.99 for some reason. The hard Penn case alone it worth $30 alone.

Would you suggest the 6000 or 8000 for around heavy structure? What pole would you pair it with?

I have two Penn Pursuit III 2500's, I think they are just as good as some of my $100-$200 reels.

@chucksmith8382

2 жыл бұрын

Anthony I have 4 Pursuit III 2500's. Two are on Ugly Stick 7ft Medium Intercoastal rods, and two on 7'6 Ugly Stik Medium Inshore Select. They are used for Redfish, Speckle Trout, and Flounder in the SE Louisiana marsh. They are spooled with 12 lb. Berkley Big Game mono in Coastal Brown. Nothing high tech or expensive, but my wife and I put fish in the boat!!

I’m doing inshore jet ski fishing what size reel you recommend?

Thank u sir

Can I fish off the beach and in local ponds and rivers and stuff like that?

Knowing you are a penn guy, and nothing against that they still make some good products, the weight on their reels is just not for me, have considered the clash though. I think you should give the Fenwick HMG rods a shot, part of pure fishing and I’ve heard nothing but positive remarks on them. Coming from a Shimano guy.

Great

My fishing rods were stolen this past year. Having to replace my equipment. Going to go with your recommendation.

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

The new Penn Pursuit 4 is awesome. kzread.info/dash/bejne/h2WGs9iCddyziZs.html

PENN & Shakespeare, own!

Have you try catch chinook salmon????

That is a good all-around rod and reel. People spend a thousand dollars on a rod and reel when they do not need to. You can catch most fish in the ocean with that rig with 30-pound braid.

question How many rod & reel do you have?

Personally i feel like the 4000 size is a little heavy for me. Should gone with the 3000 or 2500 atleast cuz after like 100 casts, your wrist is done for the day

You put the casting rod in the Amazon link 😢 now I have to return it and get the spinning rod

Is your rod 1pc or 2pc/ which is better? Also would would be the difference if I go for M.heavy instead of just medium? I’m loving your videos and I’m about to buy this combo. I’m new to fishing and don’t know what I’ll be fishing. Mostly salt water. Keep up the good work. Loving the videos you have been a great help.

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Mine is a two piece.

Hey JC, just curious with the GX2 rods and using braided line. Do you see any grooves to the eyes of the rods from using braid line?

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

No issues with groves in the guides.

thank for the info brother

I just bought this combo but with the 7 ft. medium GX2 rod. I wanted the extra length for casting on lakes, primarily for largemouth bass, etc. I also am going to use this combo for inshore fishing. Do you think the Penn Pursuit IV 4000 will pair well with an Ugly Stik Bigwater rod, 7 ft medium? I have one and want to use that rod for casting crab traps and fishing around piers or rocks when I'm in Oregon. Thank you for all your videos!

@RadReelingFishing

Жыл бұрын

I use Penn 6000 size reels with my Big Water rod, 4000 will work, but is a little small for that rod. kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6p3lLuOk8i1daw.html

@user-ex4tt6lg2s

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for answering. I guess I'll have to buy another Penn Pursuit reel and move closer to the shore than Colorado. Again, I love the videos!

Penn is releasing a new model of the Pursuit any day now.

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I'm ready to try one out for sure.

What type of line do you use for this combo? As well as what’s your go-to lure for this combo?

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

15 lb braid. The most versatile is a paddle tail kzread.info/dash/bejne/l4yLss2dg6SdhZc.html

😁 I agree. Ugly stick.

How would you compare the Penn Pursuit to the Ozark Trail Saltwater reel? How similar in size are those two in the 4000 series?

@RadReelingFishing

9 ай бұрын

I'd personally go with the quality brand name on this one. I really put the Ozark Trail reel to the test and it performed well, but with Penn you can get replacement parts very easy and fast if you need them. Also the Penn Pursuit reels are super easy to work on.

Hey JC! Just got myself a GX2. What type of line, hook and bait should I pair it with? I believe I've got pike and walleye around me mostly but I'd rather have a setup that is an allrounder. Plan to get a Pursuit when it goes on sale. Please let me know, thanks.

@RadReelingFishing

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'm a saltwater fisherman. I generally use 15 to 20 lb braid with my 4000 spinning reels.

@BriggsEDM

9 ай бұрын

you run a leader? Planning on buying the Gibbs-Delta Trout Kit.@@RadReelingFishing

@RadReelingFishing

9 ай бұрын

Yes. @@BriggsEDM

JC thanks btw what part of Florida you at

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

SW Florida

Would you recommend a 6’6 rod a 4000 reel for pier fishing? Going to the outer banks soon and plan on doing a lot of pier fishing

@RadReelingFishing

Жыл бұрын

if you want to buy a rod that has a lot of different applications this is a good combination. If you're fishing for some type of a specific fish, especially if it's big, you might need to get a specialized set up.

I just purchased the Pursuit 4 in 2500 and 4000 series only sets up I need. Do you run 15# across the board on all your 4000? Did you mean MH heavy rod in vid or just M?

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I do use fifteen pound on all my 4000 reels and the rod is medium.

Do you think there is much of a difference between the 4000 and 3000 series Penn Pursuits from experience? I was thinking about pairing an Ugly Stick with a Penn Fierce but at that point I would be over budget for a loner or extra spare rod.

@RadReelingFishing

3 ай бұрын

I did wear out the gears on a 3000 after catching a huge Snook, several more and a huge jack with it. Here's the video of the big Snook I caught with the 3000. I've never worn out the gears on any of my 4000 pursuits and I've caught some huge Snook with them. 3000 reel big Snook: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eaOgsaiehsrFfKw.html 4000 reel big Snook: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kamelY-bYcine8Y.html

@Carolinafishingclub20

3 ай бұрын

@@RadReelingFishing Those were some massive fish! I am surprised these small reels even held up to the fights! It seems like I will be going with the 4000 series then from your advice, but for the price that Walmart is currently offering the IV’s on clearance online I may just get two of them to fuel the fishing reel collecting addiction.

I have two Penn Pursuit III 5000 reels. I would like to pair one with an 8' rod for surf fishing and one with a 6'6" or 7' rod for shore and jetty fishing. I also have a Pursuit III 3000 reel that I use with an older 6' Ugly Stick that works well for smaller fish. I want to pair the 5000 reels with something stronger that can handle bigger fish. Will the 5000 reel work with the Ugly Stick 6'6" rod that you use? What 8' rod would you recommend with the 5000 reel for surf fishing?

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

The 5000 will work with the GX2, but will be a little over size. For surf rods check out this video; kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJV_o5NrmLWwn6Q.html

@denniskoroll3412

2 жыл бұрын

@@RadReelingFishing JC thank you for your quick reply. I will be moving to SW Florida this spring and trying to get up to speed on saltwater inshore fishing. Been watching a bunch of your videos. I've learned a ton so far. Looking forward to putting it to use!

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

@@denniskoroll3412 Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad you are learning a few things.

@thedudefishing9609

2 жыл бұрын

@@RadReelingFishing Will the GX2 Medium Heavy 6’6 rod work with a 4000 Pen Pursuit 4? I couldn’t find a medium power GX2 that was 6’6 and one piece. Instead I found one that was two pieces.

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

@@thedudefishing9609Yes that will be a great combination.

What's your go-to line weight with this combo?.

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I have one spooled with 15 braid and another spooled with 20

What length rod would you recommend for a penn fierce ii 6000?

@pablogonzalez3463

Жыл бұрын

If it's for pier fishing, 6.6. If its for surf, 10' - 12' should be right.

What brand/color of 15-20 pound braid do you prefer?

@RadReelingFishing

Жыл бұрын

Yellow amzn.to/3rDPgJk

I dont like reel seat for the ugly stik gx2. Otherwise its a great rod, tough as anything you will find.

I use this combo its pretty much a salt water ultra light

@RadReelingFishing

11 ай бұрын

It gets the job done for inshore fishing.

hey the amazon link directs me to an Ugly Stik GX2 Casting Fishing Rod, not a spinning rod? I am confused.

@anujashok5107

2 жыл бұрын

and there is 1pc, 2pc and 4pc. Which one to buy?

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I use the two piece

What Penn rod and reel combo would you recommend for carp fishing in the US: 1) assuming the largest carp in your area are 30lbs at the extreme, 0.001% of fish are 30lbs. 2) Furthest cast distance you would need is 60 yards, 3) using a method leader fishing method?

@RadReelingFishing

Жыл бұрын

you're gonna have to refer to the carp fishing experts, I catch big fish on my combination in this video all the time. Casting 60 yards depends on the pound test line that your casting and also the length of the rod, the size of the real effects that as well.

Add 10.00 and get the ugly stik elite. Just my opinion.

Can you catch a decent size striper with this

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

If he's in open water

@cadenmastroianni1709

2 жыл бұрын

@@RadReelingFishing so it wouldn’t work fishing off a dock?

JC why do you recommend medium not medium heavy?

@kenaaronbabbit9987

Жыл бұрын

Bc he said all around

What brand braid line you use .

@RadReelingFishing

Жыл бұрын

I like to use 15 to 20 lb braid with a 4000

Hey for the rod is it a medium or medium heavy ?

@RadReelingFishing

Жыл бұрын

medium

I broke 3 ugly sticks last year. never again. they used to be tough.

@RadReelingFishing

Жыл бұрын

all of mine are tough. did you mistreat them?

While I agree this might be the best 2 piece spinning rod, I think 1 piece rods are superior. Brother you know you don't want to take any chances when that 40" snook is smoking you!

@joeybags7411

2 жыл бұрын

2 piece fits in my work truck without my boss noticing 😀

Will this work with a 7ft?

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

yes

You should have the rod with the original real

Dude I'm laughing about loud about the WD-40 and Petroleum Jelly. It's literally 1/4 the price of reel oil and grease and does the same thing!

@RadReelingFishing

2 жыл бұрын

I've been using Petroleum jelly for a lot of years for reel grease.

@steveokoren4059

2 жыл бұрын

Noted 👍

@thomaskelly6010

2 жыл бұрын

@@RadReelingFishing For years I used Axle Grease on my reels. In fact my Penn 710Z circa 1980's is still looking and working like new & I always used Axle grease. But I like your Petroleum Jelly idea better. The Axle grease has to be cleaned out and changed pretty often. But it did work.

My Penn reels last forever

Under 100 dollars ? I’ve went to Walmart and bought a rod and reel for sixty bucks and caught a ton of fish with it .