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Penn Battalion II Inshore Spinning Rod, 7', Heavy, 15-30 lb, 1 Pc

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Style: Battalion IISize: 7' - H - 15-30lb - 1pc8 sizesChange

Style: Battalion II

  • Battalion II

Size: 7' - H - 15-30lb - 1pc

Item weight
15-30lb
Product dimensions
87.5 x 2.75 x 1.25 inches

Quick take

A light yet powerful seven-foot spinning rod built for inshore saltwater skirmishing with topwater and light structure.

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

How to choose a color and size

Size

Sizes and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
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 oneA mid length that suits most casting from the bank or a boat.
  • Bank
  • Boat
7'6" - M - 10-17lb - 1pc, 7'6" - MH - 12-20lb - 1pc, 7'6" - ML - 8-15lb - 1pcA long rod for long casts, surf and big water.
  • Surf
  • Bank

Which one should I pick?

Versions of this product on this site
VersionRod lengthRod powerSuits
Penn Battalion II 7 ft Inshore Spinning Rod, 20-40 lbRod length:7 ftRod power:HeavySuits:—
Penn Battalion II Inshore Spinning Rod, 7', Heavy, 15-30 lb, 1 PcRod length:7 ftRod power:HeavySuits:—
Penn Battalion II Inshore Spinning Rod, 7'6", Medium Heavy, 12-20 lb, 1 PcRod length:7.5 ftRod power:Medium heavySuits:—

Facts

This version's specifications
Rod length7 ft
Rod powerHeavy

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