I currently use the penn battle 4000 for float fishing / cork fishing with DOA.
Curious if a 3000 would be better for throwing grubs/ trout tricks and the red fish magic lures.
Thanks
Corey merritt
A 4000 is pretty big for inshore, you are right.
I have several Battle 3000s and they are good. If anything, maybe a little heavy, weight-wise.
A Shimano 2500 in your preferred flavor is a perfect size reel for inshore IMO
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Here is the parts list from Penn’s sight…
http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/content/purefishing/407-BTL3000
They share a lot of parts.
I have both the 4000 and the 3000. The 3000 is just a little smaller but feels about the same.
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Would the penn 4000 handle shark fishing, maybe the 4 foot range or even surf fishing or would you step up to the 5000
Corey merritt
I like my Battle 4000 for bigger spot tails, bonnetheads and surf fishing. The 5000 would work as well but the 4000 does a fine job.
you could catch sharpnose and bonnets on a 4000, but remember the blacktips are back and they eat the same things! id be amazed if someone caught a blacktip on a 4000 that was in the 5ft range
Thanks guys for the advice.
Corey merritt
i use shamino symetre 3000…with braid, I catch everything on it including bonnetheads…I move up when targeting bigger sharks.
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Originally posted by stanjwarrenyou could catch sharpnose and bonnets on a 4000, but remember the blacktips are back and they eat the same things! id be amazed if someone caught a blacktip on a 4000 that was in the 5ft range
You’d probably have to step up to an Okuma to do that. 
Or move to a bigger Penn
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A 2-25k would be a much better choice for working anything. I only use my 4000s for baitsoaking bigger spottails and eater sized sharks. I use a nice 3000 for a little everything, a 2500 and 2k for actively fishing any kind of lure or anything, and a 1000 for trout and largemouth
I have multiple reels but seem to use the penn 4000 most of the time. Seems more versatile
Took a quick trip on the lake before the storm hit yesterday, bought a couple new 3000 they worked great on some decent sized cats. Not much different than the 4000. But as far as shark fishing / surf fishing I think I will step up to the 5000 with an 8 foot rod.
Corey merritt
Does look like a nice tide for the weekend if they weather will hold up.
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Wicked -You didn’t see much difference between the 3000 and 4000. There is only an ounce difference because, I believe, they are built on the same frame w/ different spools. But for that ounce, you pick up a huge gain line and drag capacity. The 3000 makes no sense to me. You said you’re now looking at the 5000. Same frame as 6000 and same deal as 3000/4000. There is no reason not to get the 6000. I’ve never understood smaller models built on same frames as larger models.
The 3000 and 4000 share the same bodies but the 4000 uses a larger rotor and spool to provide more line capacity and max drag. Same thing for the 5000 and 6000. The 1000-3000 are great sizes for artificial/live bait and the 4000 is great for live/dead/artificial baits when target larger reds and small sharks. For surf fishing and nearshore/offshore the 5000-8000 are ideal. Hope this helps.
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Okuma really? They are not even in the same class as Shimano. Like comparing a KIA to a Lexus:smiley:. I have caught 35lb+ cobia on a 2500 Stradic Shimano. Drags are far superior these days. Penn has definitely picked up their game and are making ground. Wish they were a little lighter though.
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I wasn’t comparing Okuma to Shimano. Most of the discussion was on Penn Battles. I can rip the guts out of a same sized battle with my Okuma Trios. How do I know? Because I did the tests and shared the data with Penn.
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I agree with both Hobo an Nasty. As far as the 5000 and 6000 I think I will go with the 6000 with being on the same frame. The 3000 was kinda fun today on the lake actually catching cats under a popping cork with shrimp. Being 50 yards from the lake has a little advantage when you can’t make it to the bay during the week.
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