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PENN · Surf Rods

Penn Carnage III Surf Rod, 11 ft, Medium-Heavy, 2pc, 20-40 lb, 2-6 oz

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Style: Carnage III (New Model)Power: Medium HeavyLength: 11'Number of Pieces: 2pc3 optionsChange

Style: Carnage III (New Model)

  • Carnage III (New Model)

Power: Medium Heavy

Length: 11'

Number of Pieces: 2pc

  • 2pc
Item weight
0.47 Kilograms
Product dimensions
3.94"L x 3.54"W

Quick take

An 11-foot medium-heavy casting rod with a fast action and lightweight SLS3 blank for surf fishing and light boat work.

This 11-foot, two-piece conventional surf rod from PENN has medium-heavy power and a moderate-fast action. It carries a 20-40 lb line rating and a 2-6 oz lure rating, with Fuji K-Series guides and a Fuji DPS reel seat. A good fit for surf anglers working redfish, flounder and other larger coastal species from the beach.

Best for

  • Redfish and flounder in saltwater shallows
  • Casting mid-weight plugs and jigs from beach or pier
  • Anglers moving between boat and shore fishing

Skip if

  • You fish light tackle; this medium-heavy power is too much
  • You need extreme distance; the 17.1 oz weight and fast action prioritize accuracy over distance

Strengths

  • 11-foot length delivers good distance for beach and shallow-water casting
  • Moderate-fast action allows control of medium lures through current
  • Fuji K-Series guides and DPS reel seat are durable saltwater components

Trade-offs

  • 17.1 oz weight is noticeable on long sessions without arm support
  • Medium-heavy power is overkill for finesse presentations with light lures
  • Moderate-fast action reduces sensitivity compared to slow or medium rods

Fishing fit

Species
  • Redfish
  • Flounder
Water
  • Saltwater
Techniques
  • Surf fishing
  • Casting
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typesurf casting rod
Length11 ft
Line rating20-40 lb
Lure rating2-6 oz
ActionModerate fast
Guides8 Fuji K-Series SiC
Reel seatFuji DPS
Weight17.1 oz

Facts

This version's specifications
Rod length11 ft
Rod powerMedium heavy

How it compares

How this product compares with similar products on this site
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