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Penn Squadron II Surf Rods
Penn Squadron II Surf Rods

Penn Squadron II Surf Rods are designed for the pursuit of a wide range of species that live in the surf. These rods are built with aluminum oxide guides EVA foregrips and a graphite composite blank for extreme sensitivity in a lightweight package.Penn Squadron II Inshore Rod Features:Graphite comp...osite blank delivers incredible sensitivityAluminum oxide guidesGraphite reel seat EVA foregrip

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Popularity: 12906
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Mighty Rod

Anonymous
3 years ago

This rod looks and feels good in my hands. Can't wait to cast it

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Best Bang for you Buck!

Sean
4 years ago

I bought this rod as a tester to see if I wanted to get into the Surf rod business. I was quite surprised at how light it is...

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Great pole for the price

Lawrence M.
6 years ago

Purchased this pole to heave the heavier lures that I have for the Cape Cod Canal. The lightweight allows me to fish all day and the length allows me to cast out further than I have even been able to reach. Pole is strong enough to endure the canals flow but reactive enough to let me feel the hits. Love it.

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Great rod

Bruce
6 years ago

I paired this with a Penn Fierce II reel, and tried it for the first time on the LBI, Jersey shore. I had onshore winds up to 15-18 mph, and was able to cast my rig a good distance. First cast, I caught a 21" striper. They weren't biting that weekend for anybody, and that was it for me. I am no expert-this is my first real venture & investment in surf fishing equipment, and considering… read more the casts I was making and the feel of the rig in the water & the fish on the line, I think I made a great choice.

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Performs well, exactly what as expected

Jacob
7 years ago

I have the 1551 model paired with my penn Fierce. The rod performs well, cast smoothly and you get a good distance with braid. action is great to pull in those bigger fish. I mainly fish for strippers during my trips to Hampton beach and this rod performs just the way I expected.

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Penn Squadron II Surf Rods Questions and Answers

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Asked by John 4 years ago

What is the weight for the 8 feet rod?

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Bernie De Graaf 4 years ago

The 8 foot medium has been discontinued we are unable to get a weight on that for you 

Asked by Chislon Nelson 5 years ago

Is the 8ft medium rod good for casting lures and plugs?

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Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

The 8 foot would be good if you don't have to cast a great distance but would be good for plugs up to 3oz in weight 

Asked by Dominic Elizabeth 5 years ago

Whats the line weight for braided lines? and will the Penn Spinfisher V SSV5500 Spinning Reel be good for it?

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Bernie 5 years ago

The ssv5500 would be a good fit for any of these rods and Penn does not list a braid rating only mono.

Asked by Mike Sanchez 6 years ago

Hello! Could you please tell me how much does each section of a 10ft squadron measure? thanks in advance

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Bernie 6 years ago

Hello Mike, the rod is a 50/50 split each piece measuring 61 1/2 inches

Asked by Jimmy 6 years ago

I surf fish for drum. I typically throw weights between 4 - 8 ounces plus bait. What length spinning rod would you suggest to give me the greatest distance. I have the Penn battle 8000 reels and the fierce series reels

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Bernie 6 years ago

I would lean towards the 12 foot squadron. You throw 4-8 oz lead with bait and that's exactly what that rod is rated for.

Asked by Mark 6 years ago

What’s the weight on the 9’?

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Bernie 6 years ago

The squadron II 9 foot weighs in at 0.70 oz's

Asked by Randie Yoder 2 years ago

Will this Penn rod work with round casting reel?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Randie, The Penn Squadron II Surf Rods are designed and intended to be used with Spinning Reels for this series. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>

Asked by Gerald Chew 5 years ago

what is the weight of the actual Penn Squadron II Surf Rods in 10ft, 11ft, 12ft? Thanks!

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Rebecca 5 years ago

Here are the weights for the 10', 11', and 12' Penn Squadron II surf rods. The 10' weighs 14.43 oz. (0.9 lbs) The 11' rod weighs 1 lb, 1 oz. The 12' rod weighs 1 lb, 3 oz. Thank you for considering TackleDirect for your fishing needs.

Asked by Andrew 6 years ago

I fish for striper using fluke swimbaits 1oz to 2 oz and throw topwaters 3 oz which rod is best

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Donald 6 years ago

The Penn SQDSFII1530S10 Squadron II Surf Rod - 10 ft. would be a good match for the size lures you will be using.

Asked by Justin 6 years ago

What is the best size reel too pair with the 8 foot medium rod?

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Devon 6 years ago

An 8 foot rod would pair well with a 4000-5000 size spinning reel.

Asked by Mike 6 years ago

Recent got the 10 foot MH rod, trying to figure if my spinfisher v 4500 would be a good fit for it?

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Donald 6 years ago

The Penn Spinfisher 5500 would be the better fit paired with a 10' rod for surf fishing.

Asked by pw 7 years ago

Which reel would you suggest for this rod tossing 4-6 oz. Of lead.

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Donald 7 years ago

The 11 ft Penn Squadron II Surf Rod would pair well with the Penn Spinfisher 6500 casting 2-6 oz of weight.