Best Value Spinning Reel | Penn Battle III Review

[@hubber65]

I'm not a rich man and being able to afford a reel of this quality is why I love Penn.

[@dartfrogger]

That upgrade to the CNC aluminum gear is a game changer. The line lay on those reels looks great too. It's great to see Penn really stepping up their game for thr lower price point reels.

[@slapt3245]

not to mention the renowned penn toughness and durability. Penn battle and fierce are my new go-to's for kayak fishing.

[@kennyhollidayjr5206]

My Penn Battle lll 5000 combo is my go to for big snook, tarpon and jacks. Keep the washers clean and lubed, great service for years

[@NAUTILYFE]

The Penn battle III and spinfisher VI are two really good budget set ups. Most tackle shops will have the matching Penn rod for just about the same price as the reel by itself. It’s not the absolute best rod, but for someone just looking to get into the sport, wanting a reliable setup I think either rod/reel combos from Penn are well worth the money! Great video, tight lines 🤙🏼✌🏼

[@paulmoss7940]

The newest B3 rod is great.

[@Mike_Jones68]

What do you mean budget setups? Youre taking a $130 reel and mating it with a rod I can find on sale for $110 if you are taking about the battalion rods. I find it funny you guys think you need $300min reels and rods to catch fish. Hilarious. A good budget spinning setup is exactly what's the largest by far seller in USA at BPS...and that's the Ugly Stick. Prove me wrong.

[@NAUTILYFE]

@@Mike_Jones68 I dont think anyone said you “need these to catch fish”. Some prefer to not have to buy a new rod and reel every year and opt for something with a bit better build quality. I actually noted that they were worth the money and didn’t say they are inexpensive. There is a big difference between ‘cheap’ IE ugly stick and ‘budget’. When you compare what you get with these rods/reels vs. some that are $600-800 these are certainly considered budget. I agree there are cheaper options out there but comparing ugly stick to one of these reels isn’t even in the same ballpark. I also suggested the Penn matching rod that comes with reel so not sure what you’re referring to there.

[@nathangagnon701]

I’ve been a shimano guy for years. I went to replace my old Sahara I was so disappointed it felt like a $15 nock off. I got a 4500 battle 3 instead and with regret. That is until I used it. It’s an awesome reel. I have it on an 8’ hurricane med heavy it’s balanced pretty good but the drag system is phenomenal.

[@blazemanchannel477]

Took my brand new Battle II 5000 for a spin yesterday for the very first time and I hooked a 20lb yellowtail using a Ugly Stik X2 (medium hard) rod kzbin.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . This combo was recommended on some website and it did not disappoint me. The reel is smooth, the drag click is pretty cool cause i think it adds to the excitement of fighting the fish, personally the drag is my favorite part. I use braid and 300 yards will fill the entire spool. This combo is my main setup from now on although I have to disclose I am new to fishing.

[@stevechiu8264]

Love the Battle, I have the 6k for a year now, no issues at all. I think with 6k and up, you get brass gear upgrade as well. Good reel for the price

[@juanpollo245]

Nice 👍 buddy

[@shaundendy2173]

I currently own a 2500 and a 3000 Penn battle 3. I'm considering purchasing a 1000 or another 2500 to go with a 7' light temple fork outfitters rod. It's about a $10 difference between them price wise where I shop. Planning on using this setup in both freshwater and saltwater so may end up getting the 2500 just for the extra line capacity and drag.

[@slowbluez]

I just bought the 2500. Can't wait to try it out.

[@robgonzalez6723]

Great review. I just ordered the 6000 reel and im so stoked for it to arrive 😊

[@Imhan91]

I found the combos on sale at academy for 70 bucks had to pick up 2 of them. Thanks for the review.

[@paulmoss7940]

deal there

[@michaelpollard5990]

You found deal better me. Pay $102 battle 3 6000 on Walmart website

[@wmarcher7]

Using the penn fierce 3 right now, even though I’m really happy with my that reel. I would love to step up to the Penn battle 3.

[@SFROutdoors]

Love my Penn battle 2 in a 4000 size. Durability has been decent about 2-3 seasons out of them. Looking forward to the update on the durability of this one.

[@austincheynet9380]

I loved my Penn battle II 4000 it lasted like 4 years until I hooked onto big bluefish while bridge fishing, it snapped the teeth off the gears in the reel, I'm looking forward to the cnc construction

[@SFROutdoors]

@@austincheynet9380 me as well! Have caught my biggest mahi on a 4000 Battle II

[@raymondsanborn7763]

I have the 4000 and 6000 from last year, they are great reels. The 4000 is on a 7ft rod, the 6000 on a 10ft, no complaints

[@andrewdohrmann5981]

i got the combo rod set up and i love it...fishing for trout up here in tahoe...casted out no more than 5 casts from a dock and hooked a 13 inch rainbow really smooth everything

[@paulgessner9613]

Thanks for the review. I'm shopping now for new set ups. Definitely taking a look at them.

[@ryanjgreenwood1113]

🔥great review I would only dream of that set up, my boy and I got into fishing this past season and we love it. Looking to upgrade to my next reel and rod combo. Would love to get this one🔥🎣

[@heathhannon663]

I own several of these in the 6000 size. I fished them off of Marathon last year. Very good quality for the money.

[@pokemaster1234567899]

Can’t go wrong with the quality of that reel for the price. Thanks for the review Captain Mike.

[@buddymitchell5890]

love the penn reels whether it be a battle or conventional reel never let me down

[@carlmccoy662]

I have 2 6000 combos that I bought a year or so ago. They are great for hogfish. I have caught some huge ARS with these also. They can handle a keeper gag too. Love them

[@jasonrobbins7269]

I need to replace my battle 2 that didn’t make it two years of bay fishing. Leaning towards the diawa fuego as I have two others that have held up great. I really want to like the Battle tho.

[@martinsteflik1329]

If you really want value check out the new Shimano Spheros 2021 SW reels. Completely sealed and has most all of the tech from their upper tier reels. They are basically a Saragosa with a single stack drag for about $100 less.

[@InshorePursuitFL]

I just wish they made smaller Spheros reels

[@Thebobino26]

Just getting back into fishing definitely gonna look at this reel, I liked the review and I also liked the review you did on the diawa.

[@Kevinw4040]

I have to 2 Penn Persuit 4000s got them for 45$ each. For the money you can’t beat them. Buttery smooth action no issues whatsoever. I do want to get a Battle soon though.

[@hokanut]

It's 4-1-2024 now and I just picked up the combo reel (4000) and rod for 169.00 at Sportsmans warehouse. The reel alone was 140.00 on Amazon. That's like four lunches at McDonalds...🤔

[@mrrelax8031]

Love the battle 3 series and features. Thanks for the great video. I will save some money for it.

[@saltygringo]

I already have 1 of these in 4000 & I love it. I'm about to add a 6000 for a heavier boat rod

[@Jordan__R]

I have a battle 1 and 2. As you mentioned, great beach fishing reel....also great tossing lures off the pier for bluefish, spanish macks, and pompano.

[@bokettom]

I do a lot of inshore fishing and my normal setups are Daiwa Ballistic LT 3000’s for Reds, flounder, trout and snook when I make it to FL. I picked up a battle III 4000 this year to use as a heavier setup for hull reds and over slot snook. Hopefully it holds up as well as every says 🤞

[@michaelyunnn]

How’s it been?

[@aloissuter1071]

Thanks for the review Captian. Would this a good match for my Over the bar 12’ to 15’ pole setup. Hope to have my beach cart build ready by May. I will be looking for Run outs from Nokomis , north to Siesta Key on the west coast.

[@michaellaura1231]

For genera purpose all around ocean reel, Daiwa BG or Penn Battle III?

[@ReelReports]

I prefer Penn Battle

[@Pezz42]

As a testimony to this rod, I caught a 40lb Redfish Black Drum hybrid on it.

[@payjaimeadventures]

hello i love your vids. i just want to ask if you have a recommendation of a fishing rod for me that would match with my penn battle 3 6000. mostly my method of catching fish is jigging and shore casting. thanks and more power❤

[@Jessetheoutdoorman]

I dont know much about fishing but im looking tostart fishing off the jetties and pier nearby. How big of a fish can I catch without this thing snapping on me? Thanks.

[@oswaldoortiz9044]

great video, what size would yoy recommend for bigger fish?

[@customledandfiberopticsinc2756]

Good review, What happened to the fishing video's, Haven't seen any in quite awhile?

[@mattjarrett8844]

Nice reel. I've got a 2500 and its sweet

[@steveyoung4983]

Good call like all my Penn reels so far thanks for the update

[@JohnGreyman]

I found this reel for $50 so I ordered one. Plan on using it in pounds for bass and maybe if I get to the coast for barracuda. Im normally a river/creek trout guy and maybe some other pan fish. Thank you for making this video. Great review.

[@paulmoss7940]

Hope you din get a fake. This is a $100 plus reel.

[@syedibrahim6991]

I'm planning for Penn III but the line ?? I'm targeting mangrove Jack.. Berkeley 10 pound main line fine?

[@andrewklamo5402]

Love the penn II looks like I found my next reel here in corpus Christi big reds and nastys puts up a nice fight penn II holds great inshore and on the beach

[@DanaRosasJr.]

How does this compare to the Pursuit 4? Both specs for the combos are about the same but a big price difference, any help?

[@jackchn23]

Nice review. I’m in the market for a surf setup. I think I’ll give the Battle 3 a shot.

[@robertmartinez167]

Is the battle 3 better than the pursuit 4? What is the difference?

[@carlosllama9979]

Great video Cpt mike very informative… and yes I also have 2 just the bigger Verging Thnk u keep the videos coming can’t wait for spring went out yesterday but the seas which was way too rough 3 to 5 the occasional 7 quart only sharks seven in total but I got the boat out

[@adamdonofrio2990]

Thanks captain. Keep doing what you do.

[@tjtewshews5531]

Saw part of the title and was like "damn, what reel do i have to buy now?" saw the rest of the title and already bought it last week 😎

[@roastya2]

Hoping for a juvenile tarpon from the beach with my battle 2 one day.

[@manuelfuertes5875]

Glad you did a review

[@schatzie4477]

Capt. Mike: HELP! Saw your video on sabiki rigs. GOTTA GET THOSE, I thought. GOING NUTS with sizes - you used a #6 in video - seemed simple. BUT, NO! The US typical sizes and Japanese sizing. Even description of sabiki sizes on websites dont have it right! Please RSVP. Does size 8 sabiki have smaller hooks than size 6? Does size 4 sabiki have larger hooks than size 6 sabiki. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!

[@ReelReports]

The higher you go, the bigger the hooks and rigs get.

[@chriss8206]

Really want the penn reel waiting for my old reel to give up the ghost first penn will be my next reel.

[@mayhemgamer9796]

Love the battle 2 its very nice I use it for bass fishing should last me a long time I did order a battle 3 6000 to try it gonna be going after some big catfish I like penn because you can't get better spinning reels for under 200$ and in fresh water they'll last a long time can't go wrong these things are built nice for the price

[@bwb478]

Can you use them for jigging thanks

[@bunsic1027]

Can you share a link for the rod, appreciate it.

[@ReelReports]

BiscayneRod.com

[@AlexanderClark-zv9ne]

The video speaks for itself. Best cat toy ever.

[@cofieleven]

Where did you buy your sunglasses?

[@ReelReports]

Smith Optics

[@ThomasDercole2230]

8lb test? seems a little light no?

[@Jessica37323]

Nice reel. Would love to have.

[@Zeuslifestyle]

Awesome reel

[@danielpaper1059]

For the same price you can get a diawa bg superior to penn across the board imo, great review for the penn.

[@paulmoss7940]

I have them both , the DX model Penn is better than either one. Both the BG and B3 are great , no complaints. But for ten bucks more the DX is the deal.

[@bradfarrahgerwing154]

I feel ripped off buying the 4000 battle 3......then just after my purchase they came with the battle 3 DX with brass gears and im stuck with garbage aluminum on the welfare model....why didnt penn do brass gears for all?

[@paulmoss7940]

Well , if you can spend ten bucks more the DX model is far better than a regular Battle 3. Only big Penn dealers have them. You're welcome.

[@charlestonsharkandsurf]

Captain Mike lookin lean

[@av.alpaslanulu5612]

Hyy bro

[@LosDoyerss]

I'll take a Kastking Zephyr carbon fiber for 45 bucks over a Penn which are way overpriced.

[@abelvazquez6012]

The Daiwa BG is a better reel in the $120-$140 price range.

[@av.alpaslanulu5612]

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[@huntforagefish4730]

I remember buying a battle 2 5000 reel for $48 dollars on amazon a few years ago. I accidentally ordered 2 (clicked twice) and thought "not worth returning for $48". Glad I didn't now. Fuck the price gouging by corporate america.