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Penn battle II 2500
Posted on 7/15/19 at 11:34 am
Posted on 7/15/19 at 11:34 am
Amazon has them marked down to $55.97 on Prime Day. Is this reel big enough to handle coastal fishing for trout or redfish?
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Posted on 7/15/19 at 11:36 am to marinebioman
yes, that are the 3000 I use both
Posted on 7/15/19 at 11:37 am to marinebioman
Absolutely. They're workhorse reels that are perfect for that. I have one that's 10 years old and I can't kill it. Plenty of muscle for trout and the occasional bull red.
Posted on 7/15/19 at 11:39 am to TheDrunkenTigah
Thanks...I think usually i fish with the 3000 size class of reels so i just wanted to make sure.
Posted on 7/15/19 at 11:41 am to marinebioman
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Is this reel big enough to handle coastal fishing for trout or redfish?
Absolutely. They are tough as nails too.
Posted on 7/15/19 at 11:44 am to speckledawg
so at the $55.97 price point is that a slam dunk deal or just an average sale price? Amazon says it is 44% off but the $100 reg price may be far-fetched
Posted on 7/15/19 at 11:46 am to marinebioman
Usually the only difference between a 2500 and a 3000 size spinning reel is the size of the spool. The body and internals will all be the same. The 2500 will hold 160 yards of 20lb braid, the 3000 will hold 180 yards. For most people the difference is negligible and a full spool is more than enough to fight a bullred without getting spooled. I've caught many big bull reds and black drum on mine and it was never an issue.
Posted on 7/15/19 at 11:55 am to marinebioman
I have the 3000 and it's a solid reel with 15 lbs of drag. I use it for my Popping Cork.
Posted on 7/15/19 at 12:00 pm to LSUlefty
I have a 3000 on a penn rod and love it, I bought a 2500 and 6000. one for specks and the 6000 to put a good snapper rod on for mangroves.
cant beat them for price. I use my baicasters more but I always have these for backups and windy days
cant beat them for price. I use my baicasters more but I always have these for backups and windy days
This post was edited on 7/15/19 at 12:01 pm
Posted on 7/15/19 at 12:21 pm to marinebioman
It's a good price. They're usually in the $80-100 range.
Posted on 7/15/19 at 1:10 pm to marinebioman
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so at the $55.97 price point is that a slam dunk deal or just an average sale price? Amazon says it is 44% off but the $100 reg price may be far-fetched
It's a great price, sometimes you'll see them packaged with a rod as a combo for like $120, but the rod is trash. I think you can normally expect to pay closer to $80 - $100 for just the reel.
Posted on 7/15/19 at 1:52 pm to marinebioman
Ordered a few of these this morning. Been eyeing them because the lady is ready to start trout fishing and a baitcaster will never be in her hands again after last trip 
Posted on 7/15/19 at 2:15 pm to marinebioman
Phenomenal price. I have several of these and Penn clash. All 2500s
Posted on 7/15/19 at 2:23 pm to Success
My next Spinning reel will be the Penn Spinfisher VI 2500.
Posted on 7/15/19 at 2:29 pm to Success
Okay just pulled the trigger on one. Thanks!
Posted on 7/15/19 at 4:51 pm to marinebioman
Yes, it's a great reel.
This post was edited on 7/15/19 at 4:52 pm
Posted on 7/15/19 at 6:09 pm to marinebioman
Thanks for the post. Just bought a couple for my boy and nephew.
Posted on 7/16/19 at 11:19 am to marinebioman
Yes, it is a good reel. Fill it up with some 20-30lb power pro with a mono leader.
Posted on 7/16/19 at 1:21 pm to marinebioman
Shimanao NASCI 4000s are $72 which is a steal. 24 lbs of drag, make a good bottom/mangrove setup.
Posted on 7/16/19 at 8:41 pm to marinebioman
Are these still showing up for anyone???
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