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PENN Carnage III Spinning Rod, 8 ft, Heavy, 50-100 lb, 2-Piece

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Style: Carnage Iii (New Model)Size: 8' - Heavy - 50-100lb - 2pc7 sizesChange

Style: Carnage Iii (New Model)

  • Carnage Iii (New Model)

Size: 8' - Heavy - 50-100lb - 2pc

Item weight
0.45 Kilograms
Product dimensions
71 x 2 x 1 inches

Quick take

A heavy-power eight-foot saltwater spinning rod with carbon blank and Fuji guides.

This 8-foot PENN Carnage III spinning rod is a heavy-power, two-piece rod rated for 50-100 lb line, built for boat and heavy saltwater work. It rides on an SLS3 blank with Fuji K-Series tangle-free guides with SiC inserts and a Sea-Guide aluminum reel seat. Full rubberized shrink-wrapped handles and an aluminum gimbal round it out, and the two-piece design makes it easier to carry and stow.

Best for

  • Saltwater bass and inshore species
  • Anglers casting heavy lures from shore or boats
  • Experienced spinning anglers seeking durability

Skip if

  • You fish lightweight lures or finesse techniques
  • You need portability and want a one-piece rod

Strengths

  • SLS3 carbon blank provides durability and sensitivity
  • Heavy power handles big fish and thick cover
  • Fuji K-Series guides reduce line friction

Trade-offs

  • Eight-foot length limits casting distance in some situations
  • Heavy power tires your arm during all-day sessions
  • Two-piece construction adds slight flex vs single-piece

Fishing fit

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

Specifications

Specifications
Typespinning rod
Length8 ft
PowerHeavy
Line Rating50-100 lb
Pieces2
BlankSLS3 carbon construction

How to choose a color and size

Size

Sizes and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
7' - Light - 15-30lb - 1pc, 7' - Medium Light - 20-40lb - 1pcLight power for panfish, trout and small lures.
  • Trout
  • Crappie
  • Panfish
6'6" - Medium - 30-50lb - 1pc, 7' - Medium - 30-50lb - 1pcAll-round power for bass and walleye with mid-size lures.
  • Bass
  • Walleye
6' - Heavy - 50-100lb - 1pc, 7' - Medium Heavy - 40-80lb - 1pc, 8' - Heavy - 50-100lb - 2pcThis oneHeavy power for cover, big baits, pike and saltwater.
  • Bass
  • Pike & musky
  • Striped bass
  • Grass
  • Wood

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