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| Model TD Code | Mono Capacity (yd/lb) | Braid Capacity (yd/lb) | Gear Ratio | Weight (oz) | Retrieve Rate (in) | Max Drag (lb) | Retrieve | Price |
| BTLIII5000DX PEN-1938 | 225/12 200/15 135/20 | 420/20 300/30 240/40 | 5.6:1 | 18.80 | 36in | 25lb | Dual | $159.95 USD | |||
Penn Battle III DX Spinning Reels are built tough to withstand whatever the saltwater angler puts these reels through. The Battle III DX reels are more powerful than the previous Battle III spinning reels. Brass main gears are in every size along with an improved HT-100 drag system. Transfer more power through the gears to your big catch on the other end of the line with oversized EVA handle knobs.
- Instant anti-reverse
- Aluminum reel spool
- Full metal body and sideplate
- CNC Gear Technology with brass main gear
- HT-100 drag system with wave spring for linear adjustment
- 6+1 sealed stainless steel ball bearing system
- Oversized EVA handle knobs
- Superline spool
5 Stars based on 73 reviews
By Timothy
Dale City, VA
Good
August 19, 2022
I use it and can’t complain
By L
Volusia Co,FL
Excellent for the Beach
August 16, 2022
Bought this for a 10 ft ugly stik. Awesome combo that cast a long way. I could see this reel doing well on jetties as well. Super smooth, fast. Not a huge fan of newer Penns; they seem heavy and expensive, BIG FAN of this one! Reminds me of my dads Penns n the 80s. Very happy.
Pros
- Powerful, great drag flexibility, responsive, super smooth, comfortable round handle, durable, fast, very tactile drag, light at for its size, pretty silver color stays cool and clean. Great ergs.
Cons
- Little heavy, but lighter than other Penns and reels of its class. Balanced
- Well.
By Tom
NJ
great reel from penn
July 28, 2022
This reel is great, smooth, strong and and has not failed me yet. I use a 4000 and I love it for anything that Nj waters throw at me. Love the power knob too
By Bob
San diego California
2500 size is perfect
July 19, 2022
Got the 2500 size dx Penn battle for a travel rod reel and it catches 40lb Tuna to 35 pound lake trout. Good reel for the money. The dx is a nice upgrade.
Pros
- Good reel
By Don W.
SC
Berfy reel
July 10, 2022
Reel has plenty of power for tarpon and bigger fish. Smooth operation
Pros
- Plenty of power and not overly heavy
Cons
- None yet
By Frank
Lords Valley, PA
Smooth
July 1, 2022
2500 working out great on large mouth bass with 8lbs mono
Pros
- Smooth and Penn quality
By Donny
Cartersville, GA
Great Reel
July 1, 2022
Recently purchased this reel and used for Light surf and inshore fishing while on vacation. Paired with a M 7' Battalion II. Great combination.
By FJ
PA
Exclusive
June 16, 2022
Very cool exclusive reel. The penn battle 3 is already great so the improvements make this even better. really cool handle and color scheme. must buy for penn fans.
Pros
- exclusivity
Cons
- none
By Frank
Lords Valley, PA
Good Real & Drag
June 7, 2022
I've been using this real in the 2500 with a 6' St Croix Fast Action for large mouth bass. Very nice combination. Smooth real and nice drag!
Pros
- Style
- Smooth
- Good Drag
By TRay
Montgomery, Al.
Get Reel I've ever owned.
June 6, 2022
This is the best reel that I've ever owned. I use it to surf fish and to fish for stripers below a local dam in very swift current and is handles both well. I would also like to that TackleDirect.com for their fast shipping and excellent customer service.
Pros
- Great reel for surf fishing and fishing in swift currents below a dam for large stripers.
Cons
- None
By Keith C.
Texas
Nice reel
June 5, 2022
Love this reel. It’s very smooth & and has lots of backbone.
Pros
- Good value for the money.
Cons
- None
By Terry
Pardeeville, WI
Smooth
May 26, 2022
The Penn 2500DX is the finest reel I've ever owned. Quality components and smooth drag. Bought my wife one too!
Pros
- Smooth drag. Heavy duty bail.
By Justin
Lighthouse way
Good upgrade for my combo
May 17, 2022
Got an ugly stik combo and wanted to upgrade the reel so I got a dx battle 3 and very happy with it. Good knob and all day comfort
Pros
- Silver blue color and brass main
By Justin
Lighthouse way
2500 is perfect inshore reel
May 13, 2022
Got the 2500 for inshore and it's a beast. Little heavy but solid and don't flex like other brands.
By David
Murrells Inlet SC
Battle III 4000 DX
May 4, 2022
I have several Penn reel's.This reel works as advertised plus it looks amazing paired on my Tsunami Trophy II 7ft med surf rod.It casts a mile with 15lb braid.It's got a smooth retrieve and the drag works flawlessly.I have caught more spanish mackerel from the surf with this set up then i can count.Great reel for the price.
2 Questions &
2 Answers
Shane Snedeger
from Hurricane utah asked:
February 13, 2022
How big is this reel, looking to use one on the kenai for reds but dont want super huge and heavy. Need it to hold 100 ft 50 lb mono
1 Answer
Hi Shane, Penn doesn't list size dimensions for this reel but its considered a standard size for a 5000 reel series. I would recommend 50lb Braided line with a short length of about 3 feet of 50lb Mono Leader to spool up with this reel. This will optimize your line capacity and be ideal for your fishing application. Please let us know if thers anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines.
Submitted by:
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
on February 14, 2022
Matt
from Homestead, FL asked:
February 21, 2021
do all models have the auto bail trip?
1 Answer
Yes, these reels have an automatic bail trip.
Submitted by:
Austin Kearney
on February 24, 2021
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