Penn Battalion Inshore rod

Snookman77 · February 2015

I'm looking to get an inshore rod. I've always liked Penn products, so I went and looked at their site. The battalion with the "foam" grips looks like a nice choice for me. I'd just like to know if you'd recommend this rod for inshore fishing and casting surf plugs. If not, I'm certainly open to recommendations. However, I do not like cork handles, no matter how good the rod.

Here is a link:

http://www.pennfishing.com/PENN%C2%AE-Battalion%E2%84%A2-Inshore-Spinning/1363856,default,pd.html#start=4

I just think it may be too heavy for casting light plugs. It's rated for 3/4 oz to 2 1/2 oz.
Is it too long/too short at 7 feet?

Model number: BATIN1530S70

Thank you!

Jetex2801 · February 2015

The tip is extremely stiff and won't cast the lighter plugs to well.

It's hard to find true inshore rods with foam eva grips but many bass rods will do the job perfect, the shimano clarus or compre comes to mind and would be my top recommendation for you. I personally fell you'd be better suited with a 7'6" or 8' rod but it's a preference

Another option would be the ugly stik inshore select

Penn isn't really known for their rods for a reason.

duckmanJR · February 2015

At $120 there are probably better choices....

Snookman77 · February 2015

I'm certainly open to suggestions. I'd like to keep the budget around $120 - $130. I'd like to cast lures between 1/2 oz and 1 1/2 oz. What about the new Shimano Teramar series?

Docked Wages · February 2015

I like that Battalion with the A B C or G handles that offer extra sensitivity through the reel seat. You should be looking at a 7'6" length and a Fast to Extra Fast action. 1/2 - 1 1/2 lure moves you into the Medium to medium heavy power range.