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Penn Squadron IV Inshore Casting Rod, 7', Medium-Heavy, 1-Piece

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Style: Squadron IV 7'Power: Medium HeavyLine Weight: 12-20 lbNumber of Pieces: 1 Piece2 stylesChange

Style: Squadron IV 7'

Power: Medium Heavy

Line Weight: 12-20 lb

Number of Pieces: 1 Piece

  • 1 Piece
Item weight
0.21 Kilograms

Quick take

Penn inshore casting rod with one-piece Dura-Guides and graphite reel seat, built for striped bass and redfish in coastal flats.

This is a 7-foot, one-piece casting rod from PENN's Squadron IV Inshore line, built on a graphite composite blank with a graphite reel seat. Its medium-heavy power suits lines from 12 to 20 lb and lures from 1/2 to 1 1/2 oz, a sensible match for redfish, snook and other inshore saltwater species. An EVA handle keeps the grip comfortable when fishing in wet conditions.

Best for

  • Redfish and striped bass in shallow bays
  • Saltwater flats fishing from boat or wade
  • Light lure casting in inshore environments

Skip if

  • You fish freshwater only
  • You need heavy offshore power

Strengths

  • Dura-Guides one-piece construction eliminates insert pop-outs
  • Graphite reel seat is light yet durable in salt
  • Penn brand saltwater expertise

Trade-offs

  • 1-piece design means no travel breakdown option
  • Medium-heavy power limits ultralight lure use
  • Saltwater equipment requires more maintenance than freshwater

Fishing fit

Species
  • Striped bass
  • Redfish
  • Speckled trout
Water
  • Saltwater
Techniques
  • Casting
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typeinshore casting rod
MaterialGraphite composite
Pieces1
Length7 ft
Line weight12-20 lb
Guides9 Penn Dura-Guides one-piece construction

Which one should I pick?

Versions of this product on this site
VersionRod lengthRod powerSuits
Penn Squadron IV Inshore Casting Rod, 7', Medium, 10-17 lb, 1 PieceRod length:7 ftRod power:MediumSuits:—
Penn Squadron IV Inshore Casting Rod, 7', Medium-Heavy, 1-PieceRod length:7 ftRod power:Medium heavySuits:—

Facts

This version's specifications
Rod length7 ft
Rod powerMedium heavy

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