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PENN · Surf Rods
Penn Carnage III Surf Spinning Rod, 12 ft, 30-50 lb
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- Item weight
- 0.47 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 80 x 6 x 4 inches
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A 12-foot heavy 2-piece surf spinning rod with SLS3 blank and Fuji components for big saltwater game.
This 12-foot, two-piece spinning rod from PENN's Carnage III line is built for surf casting. It has heavy power, a 30 to 50 pound line range and a lure range up to 8 ounces, so it suits long casts with big baits from the beach. Eight Fuji K-series guides with silicon carbide inserts and a rubber shrink-wrapped handle round out the build.
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
Specifications
| Type | surf spinning rod |
|---|---|
| Length | 12 ft |
| Line rating | 30-50 lb |
| Lure rating | 4-8 oz |
| Material | SLS3 graphite |
| Guides | Fuji K-series |
Facts
| Rod length | 12 ft |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Heavy |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Rod length | Rod power | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Carnage III Surf Spinning Rod, 12 ft, 30-50 lb | Rod length:12 ft | Rod power:Heavy | Suits:— |
| Penn Carnage III Surf Spinning Rod, 10', Medium Heavy, 20-40lb, 2pc | Rod length:— | Rod power:— | Suits:— |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 8'6" - Light - 4-10lb - 2pc, 12' - Medium Light - 6-12lb - 2pc | Light power for panfish, trout and small lures. |
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| 9' - Medium - 15-30lb - 2pc, 10' - Medium - 15-30lb - 2pc | All-round power for bass and walleye with mid-size lures. |
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| 10' - Medium Heavy - 20-40lb - 2pc, 11' - Medium Heavy - 20-40lb - 2pc, 12' - Heavy, 12' - Heavy - 30-50lb - 2pcThis one | Heavy power for cover, big baits, pike and saltwater. |
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