I have tried alot of different reels including, Penn Conquers, Shimano Stradics, Shimano Sustains, Penn Sargus, Shimano Symtrees, Quantum Energys, and several other brands.
This year I have bought TWO Penn Conquer 4000s and a 1000 Shimano Stradic. I go fishing a lot and I am thinking about buying two Penn Battles or two Shimano Symtrees for friends and family to use. Which one should I buy.
I like the symetrees* but salthunter spoke highly of the new Penns.
I am going to give them a try. Haddrells will stand by whatever the mfg will back up so maybe it is time to try something new.
Let us know what you think.
big dog
talk to lost@sea. He’s been fishing the battle HARD for the past few weeks. He’ll give you the skinny on likes and dislikes
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I picked up a Battle over at Haddrells WA thanks to Scot and John and am pretty impressed with it so far. Very smooth and seems like it’s got a pretty good drag. Haven’t fished it too hard yet but I took it apart and looked at it and like what I saw.
I’d recommend picking up the Battle as I haven’t heard a single complaint about them.
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how much did you pay for it Rapchick?
The wetter, the better
-Stinger 144 SC
-Yamaha 50
stopped in there today. the Conquer seems like its worth the extra bucks, but the Battle is pretty dern good for 90$
The wetter, the better
-Stinger 144 SC
-Yamaha 50
quote:Yea I have two conquers and love them. The drag is outstanding on them.
Originally posted by McFDoomstopped in there today. the Conquer seems like its worth the extra bucks, but the Battle is pretty dern good for 90$
The wetter, the better
-Stinger 144 SC
-Yamaha 50
need to check out the AF3000’s that Haddrell’s Mt P has them on sell for 99 bucks.
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I have a battle 3000 and fished the 4000… outstanding reels. The drag is the best I have used… Penn did it right.
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Tarpon 160os
Mine are arriving today or tomorrow. Will probably grab a couple of big ones next year for the summertime species.
I just picked up a battle 3000 and a fierce earlier today. I can’t wait to see how they do! They seemed very solid when I was playing with them in the store!
We just got ours in to the CA…We have the 2000 up through the 5000… we also have the new Abu Veritas rods… partnerd up wiht a battle… look out fish… I can cast all day now 
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Tarpon 160os
Love that smooth and very adjustable drag system.
I’v been fishing the battles several times a week since late august and they have been fantastic so far.
I have 2 3000’s and 2 4000’s.
For the money the Battles are great. Smooth, cast well, good drag system.
I also have a conquer and I’m not sure that the price point is where I would purchase one; the Shimano Stradic is significantly cheaper and a VERY nice reel.
I would also check out the Pfleuger Supreme(149.99). AWESOME reel.
Another to check out is the Pfleuger Patriarch (199.99) very light, smooth…worth a look.
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Fish are too valuable to be caught only once.
I have had great success with the Penn Battle spinning reels. I have been using the 3000 and 4000 size spooled with Spiderwire InvsaBraid 15-lb and 20-lb line. My clients caught 51 redfish on a couple of Battles last Satuday, strong with smooth drag. I suggest the 2000 and 3000 sizes for this time of year and the 4000 size in the warmer months. Good luck.
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