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Penn Carnage III Surf Spinning Rod, 10', Medium Heavy, 20-40lb, 2pc

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Style: Carnage III (New Model)Size: 10' - Medium Heavy - 20-40lb - 2pc8 sizesChange

Style: Carnage III (New Model)

Size: 10' - Medium Heavy - 20-40lb - 2pc

Item weight
0.46 Kilograms
Product dimensions
62 x 2 x 2 inches

Quick take

A 12-foot heavy 2-piece surf spinning rod with SLS3 blank and Fuji components for big saltwater game.

Best for

  • Surf casting for large stripers and tarpon
  • Open sand beaches and rocks
  • Anglers targeting maximum distance and power

Skip if

  • You fish protected bays
  • You need portability

Strengths

  • SLS3 blank is thin diameter yet very strong
  • 12-foot length reaches distant sandbars and structure

Trade-offs

  • Long rod requires open beach and space to cast
  • Heavy power demands fit anglers
  • Heavier than shorter rods

Fishing fit

Species
  • Striped bass
  • Redfish
  • Offshore pelagics
Water
  • Saltwater
Techniques
  • Surf fishing
  • Casting
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Which one should I pick?

Versions of this product on this site
VersionRod lengthRod powerSuits
Penn Carnage III Surf Spinning Rod, 12 ft, 30-50 lbRod length:12 ftRod power:HeavySuits:—
Penn Carnage III Surf Spinning Rod, 10', Medium Heavy, 20-40lb, 2pcRod length:—Rod power:—Suits:—

How to choose a color and size

Size

Sizes and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
8'6" - Light - 4-10lb - 2pc, 12' - Medium Light - 6-12lb - 2pcLight power for panfish, trout and small lures.
  • Trout
  • Crappie
  • Panfish
9' - Medium - 15-30lb - 2pc, 10' - Medium - 15-30lb - 2pcAll-round power for bass and walleye with mid-size lures.
  • Bass
  • Walleye
10' - Medium Heavy - 20-40lb - 2pc, 11' - Medium Heavy - 20-40lb - 2pc, 12' - Heavy, 12' - Heavy - 30-50lb - 2pcThis oneHeavy power for cover, big baits, pike and saltwater.
  • Bass
  • Pike & musky
  • Striped bass
  • Grass
  • Wood

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