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Penn Carnage II Boat Rods are designed to accommodate the compact reels that anglers use to achieve greater drag pressures with braided lines. Penn Carnage II Boat Rods are incredibly pleasant rods to fish with as they are lighter use top of the line components and have slower actions than comparabl...e rods.SLS3 blank constructionFuji K guides with Alconite insertsNon slip foregripPac Bay aluminum reel seat

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4TH Purchase

Carads
3 years ago

Have bought 3 prior and wanted to add a 4th because of how well its performs.

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Awesome rod

Edwin
3 years ago

Great rod use for everything mostly to throw lures for tuna!!!

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Carnage II Boat Road

Ty
3 years ago

Been looking for this rod for months and finally found it at TD - it’s everything I was hoping for!

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Great rod

Mike
3 years ago

Great rod for the money.
Pairs up great with my Slammer 5500.
This combo will be on board for some light offshore work as well this season.

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Penn CARBWII80200C70

Rafael
4 years ago

Awesome fishing rod. I bought it to pair with a Penn FTH60LD2 with an 80lb line. I love this combo, it has become my favorite. I use it for trolling and bottom fishing.

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Quality as expected

Lostatsurf
4 years ago

After having a couple carnage 2 surfrods I decided to get one for rockfish and it is nothing short of my expectations.

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Perfect Complement

Robert
4 years ago

Paired this with a Penn Fathom II 15SD and WOW! What an awesome setup! Love the grip.

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Penn Carnage

Cody
4 years ago

have 6 of these rods and use them for everything from snapper to 60LB AJs ,

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Strong so far

John
4 years ago

Wanted a Terez but they were out of stock. Purchased the carnage because I needed something strong and light. It’s not as light as the Terez but it has been just as tough.

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Carnage boat rod

Mark
5 years ago

Purchased 3 total to match with spinfisher vi 8500ll and at first it felt great. On the water first trip to go Red snapper fishing one of the two broke on first retrieval of a 2oz sinker. Tackle direct quickly replaced it. Second trip with one of the original rods not yet used fishing in Florida keys yellowtail snapper fishing the second broke 6 eyes back on a 3lb gray snapper.… read more I am afraid to fish the third rod as I have lost faith. Each brake I went to Walmart and got s uglestick big water a similar rod for 40.00 and never a issue even on a 175lb nurse shark.

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Carnage II jigging 7’6” MH

Samuel
5 years ago

Great rod and even better customer service! I originally ordered the 7’ Carnage II boat rod, that was on order from another distributor. I then saw the Carnage II jigging rod was in stock. One call and my order was changed, and shipped the next day. The Penn Carnage II jigging 7’6” MH rod is amazing. It’s lightweight and incredibly strong. I paired mine with a Penn Slammer III… read more 7500, and have no problem pulling in snapper, grouper, cobia, AJ, and blackfin. You can buy with confidence when buying from TackleDirect, and I will definitely do business with them again!

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Tackle Direct is GREAT!

Rick W.
5 years ago

Ordered my Penn carnage 2 boat (Heavy) spinning rod to go with my Penn 10500 slammer 3 spinning reel! I had looked at other fishing rods but the carnage 2 just caught my eye the way it was made and the finish on it plus it had great reviews about how it could handle large fish with ease! I have always bought cheaper rods but wanted something that would be a perfect match for this… read more reel! This rod is the perfect match! So glad I went this route! This rod wasn't cheap but you have to have good equipment when fishing for big fish! If you go out fishing and your equipment fails then it just ruins your day! The build quality of this rod is very nice! I have not actually used it yet but I am very confident that this rod will fulfill my expectations and won't give me any problems with anything breaking etc.The people at Tackle Direct were very professional and when I received my new Penn rod it was shipped to me in a heavy shipping tube and the rod was bubble wrapped inside! There is no way this could have been damaged during shipping unless it was ran over by a forklift! Packaged very nice! When I got it I took it outside and inspected it for damage and it was Perfect! No damage whatsoever! This is the first time I have ordered a fishing rod and if I order one again I will go through Tackle Direct! They were Quick on their shipping too! And it was Free! Thank you Tackle Direct for a Great buying experience!

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CARBWII4080S76

Michael
5 years ago

Perfect rod to match with my Penn Slammer 3 6500. Great backbone, but still able to sense activity. Awesome!

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Penn carnage 2 boat spinning rod

Pedro
6 years ago

I pair this rod with the new penn clash 6000 rod feels and looks awesome components are top quality, can't wait to put it to the test .

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Penn Carnage II Boat Rods Questions and Answers

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Asked by Mike 6 years ago

Which rod for a 30ld2

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Ricky 6 years ago

I would recommend Penn CARBWII50130C70 Carnage II Boat Casting Rod - 7'

Asked by Mathew 3 years ago

Would the 30-80 casting 6’ 6” work well for bottom fishing for grouper with up to a 10 oz sinker? 

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Austin Kearney 3 years ago

Yes, this rod would be good for grouper.

Asked by michael nordin 3 years ago

what model of conventional rod should work better with snapper-similar fishes up to 40-50 and 30-40 pounds tuna?<p><br></p>

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Austin Kearney 3 years ago

You'll want to go with the 7' MH.

Asked by Joe 4 years ago

I purchased a Penn FTH25LWLH and would like to know want Penn rod would best match up with it. I plan on fishing from boats, piers and on occasion a jetty. Thank you!

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Alex T 4 years ago

I would recommend a 7' or 7'6 Medium or MH rated rod for this reel,

Asked by Robb 4 years ago

I have a Penn Slammer 3 8500 with 50lbs of braid and am looking to pair it with the Carnage 2 - 50/100lbs - 7ft rod (CARBWII 50100S70 ).<p>I want to cast from the beach, jetties, piers and <span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;

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Alex T 4 years ago

The rod you are inquiring about will certainly do well in a charter boat or pier and some jetty settings, but i'm not sure how well it will cast from the beach, going down to 30# braid on one of our reels will help improve your casting distance slightly.<

Asked by Kevin 4 years ago

Which model would pair well with a Spinfisher SSVI 4500LL?

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Brian 4 years ago

The Penn Carnage II Spinning Rod that would best match up with a SSVI4500LL would be the CARBWII1530S70 rated for 15-30lb line:<p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/penn-carbwii1530s70-carnage-ii-boat-spinning-rod-7.html">https://www.tackl

Asked by Eddie C. 4 years ago

What is the weight of the 7' 40/80 & the 50/100 size spinning rods?

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Brian 4 years ago

CARBWII4080S70: 17.14oz<p>CARBWII50100S70: 18.17oz</p>

Asked by James 6 years ago

I currently have a penn ssv 6500. What rod would you recommend the 3065 or the 4080. Gonna be using it for albacore tuna and keeper sturgeon in the PNW. Thanks

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Ricky 6 years ago

I would recommend using the 3065 rod for these fish.

Asked by RUDOLPH CORPUZ CRISOSTOMO 6 years ago

is this good for catalina 4500h

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Chris 6 years ago

That will be a great set up. Matches up nicely.

Asked by David 3 years ago

Hello. I have a avet raptor mxl. Would the carnage 2 medium be suitable for fishing big gag grouper and amberjacks off the reef or the would I need the medium heavy 

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Billy - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Both rods would suit your application. If you plan on using heavy braid around 80 lb test I would go with the medium heavy, If you plan on using lighter line than that I would go with the medium. 

Asked by Stuart Dustin Harrell 6 years ago

Looking to pair a slammer 3 with this rod to bottom fish, using 12 oz of weight, which rod and reel size should i buy

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Devon 6 years ago

I'd suggest the CARBWII 4080S70 paired with either a 5500 or 6500 size Slammer 3. I'd suggest going with the reel size that will hold approximately 300 yards of the particular line you are using.

Asked by Darren 6 years ago

Is the slammer III 10500 and the CARBWII 50100S70 a good pair?

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Donald 6 years ago

The 10500 Slammer is a good match to pair with the Carnage 50100 for offhsore use.

Asked by Demos Thanos 6 years ago

Which rod to pair w my Penn SQL50VSW? Wahoo trolling. Thank you.

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Donald 6 years ago

The Penn CARBWII50130C66 Carnage II Boat Casting Rod - 6'6'' paired with the Penn SQL50VSW would be a great combo for trolling Wahoo.

Asked by Miguel 7 years ago

Which rod model would pair well on a Penn Clash 6000 ? Thanks

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Donald 7 years ago

The model that would best fit the Penn Clashh 6000 would be the Penn CARBWII4080S76 Carnage II Boat Spinning Rod - 7'6''.

Asked by Scott 7 years ago

I run 3 shimano 6000 baitrunners while chunking for stripers, looking to replace all three rods with the carnage II's. Which rod do you recommend? I was going to order the 3065 boat rod's

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Donald 7 years ago

The Penn CARBWII3065S70 Carnage II Boat Spinning Rod - 7' will pair well with the Shimano 6000 reels chunking for striped bass. Thank you for considering TackleDirect for your fishing needs.

Asked by Richard from California 7 years ago

Looking to match up the Slammer III 6500 with this rod: CARBWII 4080S76... Targeting schoolie tuna and yellowtail up to 50-60 lbs on the west coast. Would you recommend the 6500 size reel or step up to 7500... looking for nice rod/reel balance to cast li

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Devon 7 years ago

It would not be necessary to step up to the 7500 size. The Slammer III 6500 would pair well with CARBWII 4080S76 and can handle the fish you are targeting.

Asked by Brian Lamb 7 years ago

Will a slammer 10500 fit on the 76 4080 rod

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Devon 7 years ago

The 10500 would fit the reel seat on this rod, however Penn recommends a 6000 to 8000 size reel for CARBWII 4080S76.

Asked by Shaiful Kas 5 years ago

What does casting(type) mean? Is it for conventional reel?

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Ethan 5 years ago

Yes

Asked by David 3 years ago

Hello. I have a Avet raptor mxl. Which rid would you recommend for bottom fishing gag grouper and amberjack 

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Billy - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

6'6" medium heavy casting version

Asked by Booker 3 years ago

Would  the 80200c66 work with the tanacom 750 for deep dropping for tilefish  ???

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Paul Olah 3 years ago

I would recommend the<a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-tnb66mhf-dd-tanacom-dendoh-offshore-deep-drop-rod.html"> Daiwa TNB66MHF-DD Tanacom Dendoh Offshore Deep Drop Rod - 6 ft. 6 in.</a> to pair with that reel. You will want/need a deep drop rod

Asked by Chuckie 3 years ago

What rod would be ideal for a Penn Int. VISX30 reel? for tuna 80-200lbs

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Paul Olah 3 years ago

The <a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/penn-carbwii80200c66-carnage-ii-boat-casting-rod-6-6.html">Carnage II 6'6 rod</a> is going to be most ideal.

Asked by Johnny 3 years ago

Looking for a model rodel to pair with my penn fathom 25nld2. Need a model that can be my "all around" combo. Will be going after tuna and larger yellowtail in southern california. I also plan on using it to throw jigs, with occasional live bait applicati

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Johnny,<p>The rod that would go with your Penn Fathom FTH25NLD2 reel and best meet your needs would be the Penn Carnage II Boat rod CARBWII3080C70.  This combo will allow you to cover all the different fish and the types of fishing that you are pursuing. 

Asked by Evan M. 3 years ago

Would the 3080C70 be a good rod for dropping dead bait for cobia and bull reds in the Gulf? Would a Speedmaster 12 pair nicely with it?

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Evan,<p>The Penn Carnage II Boat rod CARBWII3080C70 will pair nicely with the Shimano SpeedMaster 12II reel for dead bait fishing for Redfish, Cobia, and Grouper in the Gulf.  Please let us know if there is anything else that we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Jackson Bauer 3 years ago

I have a slammer 3500 with 20lb braid would you recommend the  15-30 carnage or a 845 g loomis?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

<span>Hi Jackson, out of the options you mentioned I would go with the G-Loomis E6X845S-MGM Inshore Saltwater Spinning Rod. However both the G-loomis model: E6X845S-MGM and Penn Carnage Model: CARBWII 1530S70 are sold out. Instead I would recommend a Star

Asked by Jackson Bauer 3 years ago

What model will match a penn slammer lll 5500, for striped bass, small tuna, king mackerel?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

<span>Hi Jackson, I would recommend model: CARBWII 3065S70; TackleDirect Code: PEN-1440. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/penn-carbwii3065s70-carnage-ii-boat-spinning-rod-7.html.</a><span> This will match up well with your Penn Slammer 5500. Please

Asked by Con 3 years ago

What would be a good rod to pair with the Penn Battle 5000

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

<span>Depending on your fishing application, I would recommend a Shimano Tallux PX Spinning Rod. Specifically model: TLXS72MH; TD Code: SHM-4287. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-tlxs72mh-tallus-px-spinning-rod.html</a><span> This rod would

Asked by Dan Quijano 2 years ago

Would you expect to have the Carnage II rods available this year?

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Bernie - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Hello Dan, <p><br /></p><p>The Penn Carnage II boat rods have been discontinued. The Penn Carnage III will be out soon</p>

Asked by Kamrul 2 years ago

Sir Which one of them is popping rod? Because I'am a traveling angler. Explain me the details. 

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Kamrul, The Penn CARBWII4080S76 Carnage II Boat Spinning Rod due to its size at 7'6" would be considered more of a Popping rod. However since this is currently sold out at this time, I would also recommend a Tsunami TSCSHDPSII762H-B Carbon Shield

Asked by Bill Weber 7 years ago

What is the length of each section on the 2 piece 7'6" spinning Rod.

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Bernie 7 years ago

Hello Bill, from the butt end to the top of the handle the length is 32 inches from there the rest of the rod is 61 inches

Asked by David down under 6 years ago

Hi there, I have the Slammer III in 8500 and 10500 sizes. Would I be better off to buy the jigging carnage II or spinning Boat spinning rods? I will be using the 10500 for large bronze whailer sharks and large Yellowtails Kingfish here in nz (cousins of y

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Bernie 6 years ago

I don't believe Penn has a brochure to list size reels to size rods. So the RAMJG50100S64 paired with your 8500 slammer 3 for jigging and regular boat fishing if you need a popping rod I would look at the TZS78HBLK

Asked by Shaiful Kas 5 years ago

Is this a overhead rod?

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Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

They come in both spinning and casting. 

Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

There are casting models mixed in with the spinning models. 

Asked by Shaiful Kas 5 years ago

Is tis conventional rod?

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ethan matuzsan 5 years ago

We have that rod in spinning and casting (conventional) versions.

Asked by Tom 5 years ago

Would the 50130C70 size be a good rod for tile fish and cod? If not should I go with the 4080S70?

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Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

The 50130C70 would be the better rod of the two mentioned however it has been discontinued.