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| Model TD Code | Type | Length | Pieces | Line Wt. (Mono / Braid) | Lure Wt. (oz) | Guides+Tip | Handle | Price |
| BATSF1530S11 PEN-1376 | Spinning | 11'0'' | 2 | 15-30 lbs / 20-50 lbs | 2 - 6 | 5+1 | D | $119.95 USD | |||
Penn Battalion Surf Rods have 2-piece graphite composite blanks equipped with Fuji Aluminum Oxide guides and Fuji reel seats. Handles are rubber shrink tubes.
An $8.00 oversize packaging charge applies to this item as it ships in a long heavy duty tube to protect your items. This fee will still apply when discount shipping coupons are used.
An $8.00 oversize packaging charge applies to this item as it ships in a long heavy duty tube to protect your items. This fee will still apply when discount shipping coupons are used.
5 Stars based on 28 reviews
By Anthony
SAN BENITO, TX
This is the Rod
March 30, 2022
For surf you can't go wrong with the batallion. Best bang for the buck.
By Anthony
california
Paul Bunyans trout rod…
March 19, 2022
This thing is a beast… Looks like an ugly stick on steroids… But it's way stronger…
Pros
- Nice well-made rod? Good for the money?
Cons
- none...
By Mark
South Georgia
I love this surf rod
March 6, 2022
I fish the surf in the Gulf of Mexico and use this rod frequently. It casts bait and lures very well. You can't beat the price.
Pros
- Price
Cons
- none
By Chris
Swansea, MA
10ft 1-5 oz
January 22, 2022
i this rod at the CCC paired to a tsunami evict 5000 and 50lb power pro super slick
this is a very stiff rod, much more so than the Prevail. but because of this it does have good turning power. it also casts very nice.
this is a very stiff rod, much more so than the Prevail. but because of this it does have good turning power. it also casts very nice.
Pros
- price point is great. rod is very strong
By Donald
Houston, TX
Sturdy and dependable
July 29, 2021
I purchased this along with a SpinFisher 5500 LC and have used the rig for about a year now. The rod has performed wonderfully and has pulled in some 30"+ drums and a good size and very stubborn stingray that did not want to get off the bottom. Guides have not shown any wear and the shrink rubber grips have worked as expected. It is fairly sensitive for a larger rod. Sometimes I can feel what is happening on the bottom when not in a heavy current. I can cast very well with this and had no issues in any way. I would recommend for a mid range surf rod.
Pros
- Price is great for what you get.
Cons
- Non so far
By THOMAS
Zebulon, NC
Great Surf Rod
March 30, 2021
Bought this to fish for big Reds off the coast of NC.
It did not disappoint! Affordable and durable.
Ill be getting another one soon!
It did not disappoint! Affordable and durable.
Ill be getting another one soon!
By Cole
Waco, TX
Great surf rod
December 31, 2020
12’ conventional is a great surf rod for bait fishing. Have two and love them both. Nice feel casting for distance, and also handles large fish with ease.
Pros
- Smooth feel while casting
By Ryan
Central falls, Rhode Island
Great Rod
July 12, 2020
I received my 11ft surf battalion spinning rod within a week from ordering, maybe even within 5 days. It came fairly quick.
The handle grip is really nice, and the eyes were not Damaged in transit. It was packaged really well when it was shipped to me. I paired this rod with the daiwa BG 5000 that I ordered at the same time and I’ll tell ya, this combo FLYS when casting. Incredible cast distance.
The handle grip is really nice, and the eyes were not Damaged in transit. It was packaged really well when it was shipped to me. I paired this rod with the daiwa BG 5000 that I ordered at the same time and I’ll tell ya, this combo FLYS when casting. Incredible cast distance.
Pros
- Grip of handle
- Smoothness of rod
- The design
- Packaging when shipped is great
- 2 piece rod
- Not too heavy
- Very sturdy/strong
Cons
- None so far
By Adam
Bluffton, South Carolina
One of my favorite surf rods
June 9, 2019
I now have two of these rods in the 12ft I have both paired with a s
Spinfisher V. It has handled pretty much everything I've thrown at it from sharks up to 6.5ft and down. Great rod especially for the price.
Spinfisher V. It has handled pretty much everything I've thrown at it from sharks up to 6.5ft and down. Great rod especially for the price.
By Karl
Houston, TX.
11' Penn Battalion Surf Spinning Rod
January 20, 2019
Nice rod. Reasonably priced especially if you get it on sale. Decent quality guides. Light weight construction. Throws 4 n bait perfectly. Has plenty of backbone to handle large fish in the surf.
Pros
- Quality components
Cons
- none
By yong h.
Florida
The pole is very good
October 20, 2018
Better than expected
By Bruce
Elizabethtown, PA
Great rod
June 6, 2018
This site - Tackle Direct- is a great organization. I was in their beautiful NJ shop recently, and the people are top notch. I used the rod for the first time along the jetty at Brigantine- it cast very well - and good feel while the blue was chewing on my plastic sandeel. Just below the hook. I felt every chomp. I haven't landed a fish yet, but I'm really happy with this rod.
By Tom
Brooklyn N.Y.
New rod
May 24, 2018
Great service from these guys & gals at tackle direct.
The rod is great & performed well have caught two fish so far .
The rod is great & performed well have caught two fish so far .
Pros
- Verry light.
Cons
- It could be a little faster in the tip.
By Gaetano
Staten Island, New York
Great rod for the money
May 2, 2018
I bought the 12' Penn Battalion to pair with my Van Staal VS300 and this rod is amazing I use it for throwing big chunks of bunker with 4-8oz of lead it has a lot of power and I defiantly recommend it for people that are on a budget or don't want to spend a lot because you can't beat the price.
Pros
- Very light yet has power behind it and the price is amazing.
By lee
New York, NY
fantastic rod. great value.
November 12, 2017
nice sensitivity for a $100 2 piece rod. Will make catching schoolies a blast, but will also give you the power to bring in a keeper.
3 Questions &
3 Answers
Ayman Mostafa
from Makkah asked:
April 8, 2019
It comes in Tube or Box for international shipping ?
1 Answer
This will ship in a tube
Submitted by:
Bernie De Graaf
on April 8, 2019
Skip Hoffman
from Springfield, PA asked:
December 1, 2018
73+ years old, not very muscular, some minor neck and shoulder issues. Occasional surf/jetty fisher. Used a Diawa Sealine 11' spinning rod for years, seems cumbersome and clunky now, long rod butt a bit awkward for me. I'm considering a Penn Battalion 10' or 11' foot spinning rod, primarily for casting bait with +/- 4 oz weights, with a Shimano 4500B Baitrunner (my biggest reel). But also would like a double-duty rod for casting lures like SP Minnows. My lighter saltwater/inshore rods are Ugly Stik GX2.
Q: Near that $120 price point, do you have any specific brand/ model/length recommendations for me?
1 Answer
The Tsunami TSTSS 1002MH Trophy Surf Spinning Rod would be a good alternative to the Penn.
Submitted by:
Bernie
on December 3, 2018
Ezekial
from Chennai,India asked:
January 3, 2016
How much does this rod weigh?
1 Answer
This rod weighs 1lb and 2.4oz.
Submitted by:
Kaitryn
on January 6, 2016
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