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Penn Battle IV 9 ft Spinning Combo, 5.6:1 Gear Ratio

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Style: Battle IVSize: 6000 Size Reel - 9' - Medium Heavy - 2pc20 sizesChange

Style: Battle IV

Size: 6000 Size Reel - 9' - Medium Heavy - 2pc

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Quick take

A 9 ft spinning combo with graphite rod and full metal reel designed for casting to saltwater game fish with maximum drag of 25 lb.

This is a ready-to-fish spinning combo pairing a 6000-size Battle IV reel with a 9-foot, two-piece graphite composite rod in medium-heavy power. The long rod and larger reel suit surf and pier anglers casting for big saltwater game fish. Its metal-bodied reel carries a carbon fiber front drag and a 5.6:1 gear ratio for steady retrieves.

Best for

  • Saltwater casting from boat or shore
  • Larger striped bass and inshore species
  • Anglers looking for a ready-to-fish package

Skip if

  • You fish freshwater; use a freshwater-rated combo instead
  • You need ice fishing gear

Strengths

  • Graphite rod is lighter and stronger than fiberglass
  • CNC gear technology handles big fish
  • Hydro armor seals critical areas from saltwater

Trade-offs

  • 9 ft rod is long for kayak or small boat fishing
  • Heavy combo fatigues arms on all-day sessions
  • Pre-spooled line capacity may not suit all techniques

Fishing fit

Species
  • Striped bass
Water
  • Saltwater
Techniques
  • Casting
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typespinning rod and reel combo
Rod length9 ft
Rod construction2-piece graphite composite
Gear ratio5.6:1
Max drag25 lb
Retrieve rate41 in per turn
Bearings5+1 stainless steel

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Sizes and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
1000 Size Reel - 6'6" - Light - 1pc, 2000 Size Reel - 6'6" - Medium Light - 1pc, 2500 Size Reel - 7' - Medium Light - 1pc, 3000 Size Reel - 7' - Medium Light - 1pcLight power for panfish, trout and small lures.
  • Trout
  • Crappie
  • Panfish
4000 Size Reel - 7' - Medium - 1pc, 4000 Size Reel - 7' - Medium - 2pc, 4000 Size Reel - 7' - Medium - 3pc, Le 4000 Size Reel - 7' - Medium - 1pc, Le 4000 Size Reel - 7' - Medium - 2pcAll-round power for bass and walleye with mid-size lures.
  • Bass
  • Walleye
6000 Size Reel - 6'6" - Medium Heavy - 1pc, 5000 Size Reel - 7' - Medium Heavy - 1pc, 6000 Size Reel - 7' - Medium Heavy - 1pc, 6000 Size Reel - 7' - Medium Heavy - 3pc, 8000 Size Reel - 7' - Heavy - 1pc, Le 5000 Size Reel - 7' - Medium Heavy - 1pc, 5000 Size Reel - 8' - Medium Heavy - 2pc, Le 5000 Size Reel - 8' - Medium Heavy - 2pc, 6000 Size Reel - 9' - Medium Heavy - 2pc, Le 6000 Size Reel - 9' - Medium Heavy - 2pc, 8000 Size Reel - 10' - Heavy - 2pcThis oneHeavy power for cover, big baits, pike and saltwater.
  • Bass
  • Pike & musky
  • Striped bass
  • Grass
  • Wood

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