PENN · Spinning Rods
Penn Battalion II 7 ft Inshore Spinning Rod, 20-40 lb
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Quick take
A light yet powerful seven-foot spinning rod built for inshore saltwater skirmishing with topwater and light structure.
This 7-foot, one-piece spinning rod is the heavy-power version of the PENN Battalion II inshore line, built for casting bigger lures along the coast. It has a fast-action carbon blank, Fuji guides and reel seat, and a cork grip with an EVA butt. It handles 20-40 lb line and lures up to 5 ounces, which suits anglers working heavier inshore and nearshore water.
Best for
- Inshore saltwater flats for stripers, trout, and redfish
- Sight fishing with topwater in coastal bays
- Responsive work with 2-5 oz lures in grass
Skip if
- You fish deep offshore structure with heavy lures
- You need a slower action for light presentations
Strengths
- SLC2 construction with spiral and longitudinal carbon provides strength and sensitivity
- Fast action responds instantly to light twitches and jerks
- Fuji hardware and ceramic guides reduce friction on long casts
Trade-offs
- Heavy power makes it too strong for small finesse baits
- 20-40 lb line rating limits ultra-light presentations
- One-piece construction sacrifices portability
Fishing fit
- Species
- Striped bass
- Speckled trout
- Snook & tarpon
- Redfish
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | spinning rod |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 ft |
| Power | Heavy |
| Action | Fast |
| Line rating | 20-40 lb |
| Lure rating | 2-5 oz |
| Blank | SLC2 carbon fiber |
| Guide | Fuji alconite ceramic |
| Reel seat | Fuji graphite |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 7' - H - 15-30lb - 1pc, 7' - H - 20-40lb - 1pc - E Handle, 7' - M - 10-17lb - 1pc - C Handle, 7' - MH - 12-20lb - 1pc, 7' - ML - 8-15lb - 1pc - A HandleThis one | A mid length that suits most casting from the bank or a boat. |
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| 7'6" - M - 10-17lb - 1pc, 7'6" - MH - 12-20lb - 1pc, 7'6" - ML - 8-15lb - 1pc | A long rod for long casts, surf and big water. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Rod length | Rod power | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Battalion II 7 ft Inshore Spinning Rod, 20-40 lb | Rod length:7 ft | Rod power:Heavy | Suits:— |
| Penn Battalion II Inshore Spinning Rod, 7', Heavy, 15-30 lb, 1 Pc | Rod length:7 ft | Rod power:Heavy | Suits:— |
| Penn Battalion II Inshore Spinning Rod, 7'6", Medium Heavy, 12-20 lb, 1 Pc | Rod length:7.5 ft | Rod power:Medium heavy | Suits:— |
Facts
| Rod length | 7 ft |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Heavy |
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