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PENN Battle Spinning Reel Kit, Size 5000, Includes Reel Cover and Spare Anodized Aluminum Spool, Right/Left Handle Position, HT-100 Front Drag System

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Battle Il Reel

Brand PENN
Hand Orientation Right Hand
Color BLACK
Material Stainless Steel, Metal
Fishing Technique Spinning
Item Weight 0.1 Kilograms
Special Feature Anti Reverse
Model Name FBA_1338215
Handle Material Stainless Steel
Fishing Line Type braid,wire

About this item

  • Durable, high range spinning reel ideal for conquering big saltwater game fish
  • Full metal body, sideplate, and rotor and heavy duty aluminum bail wire offer exceptional durability
  • HT 100 carbon fiber drag system provides a powerful drag without sacrificing smoothness
  • Fluid cranking with 5 sealed stainless steel ball bearings and instant anti reverse bearing
  • Superline spool requires no backing, is braid ready, and has line capacity rings marked at 1/3, 2/3, and full capacity

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Penn Battle II 2000 Spinning Reel Penn Battle II 2500 Spinning Reel Penn Battle II 3000 Spinning Reel Penn Battle II 4000 Spinning Reel Penn Battle II 6000 Spinning Reel Penn Battle II 8000 Spinning Reel
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Price — — $153.00 — $129.99 —
Mono Capacity YD/LB 240/4; 180/6; 125/8 255/6; 175/8; 140/10 200/8; 165/10; 120/12 270/8; 220/10; 165/12 335/15; 230/20; 210/25 340/20; 310/25; 230/30
Braid Capacity YD/LB 210/8; 180/10; 165/15 240/10; 220/15; 160/20 250/15; 180/20; 130/30 360/15; 260/20; 185/30 490/30; 390/40; 335/50 475/50; 390/65; 345/80
Reel Size 2000 2500 3000 4000 6000 8000
Bearing Count 6 6 6 6 6 6
Gear Ratio 6.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 5.6:1 5.3:1
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Price $153.00 — $69.70 — — —
Mono Capacity YD/LB 200/8; 165/10; 120/12 300/8; 250/10; 185/12 285/8; 230/10; 195/12 255/5; 145/6; 130/8 200/8; 165/10; 120/12 175/8
Braid Capacity YD/LB 250/15; 180/20; 130/30 320/10; 280/14; 200/20 320/10; 280/14; 200/20 275/6; 190/8; 160/10 250/15; 180/20; 130/30 180/10
Reel Size 3000 4500 40 30 3000 30
Bearing Count 6 6 10 10 5 9
Gear Ratio 6.2:1 6.2:1 5.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1 6.2:1

Product Description

Arm yourself for the most punishing saltwater battles with the PENN Battle II Spinning Fishing Reel. Crafted from durable materials and packed with fish-fighting features, this saltwater reel is engineered to catch fish year after year. From the full metal body, sideplate, and rotor to the five sealed stainless steel ball bearings, each component is designed to help you land your catch. The reel's HT-100 Versa-Drag carbon fiber drag system leverages both sides of each drag washer to provide maximum drag, and its instant anti-reverse bearing eliminates pullback so you reel without interruption. Additionally, the drag washers are treated with a proprietary grease to ensure long-lasting performance. Suitable for use with Berkley or Spiderwire Superline, the spool is fitted with a rubber gasket that prevents the Superline from slipping under pressure--meaning anglers can use braided line without a monofilament backing. And thanks to its line capacity rings, the spool displays at a glance how much line is remaining.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers like the quality, smoothness, value, performance, and drag of the fishing reel. They mention that it's one of the best reels made, the retrieve is super smooth, and the drag is silky smooth. They appreciate the versatility, saying that it works great for flounder and slot reds.

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641 customers mention599 positive42 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the fishing reel. They mention that it is one of the best reels made, well made, and durable. The full metal construction is built to last and is a workhorse. Customers also say that it has the legendary Penn reliability and has had no mechanical problems in the couple months it has been used.

"I use this for saltwater surf fishing and pier fishing. Love the reel. Smooth realing and smooth drag. Excellent price point. Highly recommend." Read more

"...the HT-100 drag system is a reliable, tough and is a long lasting set up...." Read more

"Good durability to us and has power to retrieve the fish and has good casting and it holds a lot space to hold breaded line it’s good for the..." Read more

"...It has simple locomotive gearing and is mostly well designed and made. The reel was missing the washers to the three side plate screws...." Read more

244 customers mention230 positive14 negative

Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the fishing reel. They mention that it's silky smooth, the drag is silky, and the bearings are smooth as glass. The operation is butter smooth, and it has a solid flip to it. The gear on this reel is amazing for fast retrieval, and holds up to a 5+ ft shark that hooked their line.

"...Love the reel. Smooth realing and smooth drag. Excellent price point. Highly recommend." Read more

"...way the bail clicks into place when open and stays there, to how smooth and quite it is...." Read more

"...Drag is smooth...." Read more

"...The reel is now very easy turning and smooth. I put in an order for the washers. I could return it, but its no big deal...." Read more

198 customers mention195 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the fishing reel. They say it's a great compromise of price vs performance and a solid reel for the price.

"...Love the reel. Smooth realing and smooth drag. Excellent price point. Highly recommend." Read more

"...good casting and it holds a lot space to hold breaded line it’s good for the money you spend on it" Read more

"...fail when it matters most, the Penn Battle II is a great compromise of price vs performance...." Read more

"Very nice reel for the money." Read more

156 customers mention138 positive18 negative

Customers like the performance of the fishing reel. They say it performs well, flawlessly, and works great for flounder and slot reds. They also mention that it has good smooth drag and no issues thus far.

"...30lb. mono leader, and I was very happy with the performance, from the way the bail clicks into place when open and stays there, to how smooth and..." Read more

"...This is an area where they saved cost with no decrease in performance...." Read more

"...Drag performance was exceptional with these fish...." Read more

"...the same size has but it is really heavy duty and I think will perform quite well if I am able to hook onto some bigger fish with it...." Read more

74 customers mention68 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the drag of the fishing reel. They mention that it has a great system, works great when they have to hold on for dear life, and adjusts precisely. The HT-100 drag system is reliable, tough, and long-lasting. It has adjustable drag settings up to 25 pounds and has no problem pulling in a 14-pound salmon.

"...the HT-100 drag system is a reliable, tough and is a long lasting set up...." Read more

"...I prefer this design as it is more reliable and easier to service. This is an area where they saved cost with no decrease in performance...." Read more

"...I coupled it with a Cabelas Whoopin Stick. I had no problem pulling in a 14lb salmon...." Read more

"...The large rubber handle grip is very comfortable. It's got a powerful drag, silky smooth reeling, and feels very comfortable in the hands...." Read more

52 customers mention52 positive0 negative

Customers find the fishing reel versatile. They say it's excellent for freshwater panfishing, saltwater fishing, and bass fishing. Some say it battles big fish well.

"Good durability to us and has power to retrieve the fish and has good casting and it holds a lot space to hold breaded line it’s good for the..." Read more

"...With 6 sealed ball bearings, you can use it in saltwater conditions without worrying about corrosion...." Read more

"...The retrieval is smooth, precise and powerful. Fighting a salmon becomes fun, not a chore...." Read more

"...But for right around $70 it's a solid buy. Handles snook and reds with no trouble...." Read more

45 customers mention45 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the look and feel of the fishing reel. They say it's a very nice looking reel, with a crisp bail and a solid construction. They also say the handle is well designed and feels nice.

"...The price is unbeatable. It's beautiful in the outside, the interior parts are made with the latest technology and it comes with a special lubricant..." Read more

"...The handle is very well designed and feels really nice. The bail closes smoothly...." Read more

"...Really nice. The improvements over the original are noticable (full metal body). Bail seems much beefier and bearings seem a lot smoother...." Read more

"Aesthetic is nice 👌 built to last, easy to maintain and Value for your money 💰 👍 👌..." Read more

72 customers mention36 positive36 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the fishing reel. Some mention it's not super heavy but made with quality metals, while others say it'll last. Some say the handle is a little heavy to turn, while other say it is heaviest on the market. Overall, the opinions are mixed, but the drag is fantastic.

"...The battle II is built like tank. While heavy, the full metal construction is built to last...." Read more

"...They are pretty heavy, but that didn't bother me too much. I can see what others say about how they don't spool evenly, because they don't...." Read more

"The first thing I noticed about this reel is its weight...." Read more

"...The only "Cons" I can come up with is it's a heavy reel and it's not as smooth as a Pflueger President series which is half the price...." Read more

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Every time I’ve been offshore fishing whether it be on the flats or to a reef, the guides run Penn reels. There’s a reason for that. These reels are buttery smooth and hold up to saltwater like none other. I’ve got two penn battles and I love them. I caught a striper and a carp on it last week and I can’t wait to take with me it to the beach this year. Great reel.
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Cmz2me
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality reel
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
Style: Battle Il ReelSize: 4000Verified Purchase
I use this for saltwater surf fishing and pier fishing. Love the reel. Smooth realing and smooth drag. Excellent price point. Highly recommend.
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tytline
5.0 out of 5 stars QUALITY, LIGHT, RIGID REEL.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2020
Style: Battle Il ReelSize: 4000Verified Purchase
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 I bought the PENN BATTLE 2 4000 for mostly so.cal. surf fishing. I've been fishing for over 50 years for everything from bluegills to blue fin tuna. I bought it for casting jerk baits, lead heads, and small irons with a Shimano 10' stick. I spooled up with 20lb. braid directly to the reel(no mono backing needed with the rubber gasket on the spool, though some people still like a mono backing) to the top fill line. 30lb. mono leader, and I was very happy with the performance, from the way the bail clicks into place when open and stays there, to how smooth and quite it is. the HT-100 drag system is a reliable, tough and is a long lasting set up. I have not had any wind knots or issues with line coming on and off in a weird way. After fifty or so casts I can really feel the difference with that light weight reel. It's half the weight of my older 4000 size reels. I'm also getting a quicker release when casting with less weight, which translate to way more distance for me. The components of this reel are what set it apart from others in this price range. I looked at others, and they are good as well. I would recommend this reel primarily for the drag system and overall feel over the DAIWA BG for instance. I hope this helped you.
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Harold
5.0 out of 5 stars Penn fishing reel
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023
Style: Battle Reel KitSize: 5000Verified Purchase
Good durability to us and has power to retrieve the fish and has good casting and it holds a lot space to hold breaded line it’s good for the money you spend on it
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Daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth and good looking reel
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023
Style: Battle Reel KitSize: 3000Verified Purchase
Very high quality reel. Plus it came with a spare spool and reel cover. I paired it with a 6' 10" H&H custom rod for speckled trout, red fish and flounder fishing. Have not had it down to the coast yet so have also been using that set up to bottom bounce for sauger. No sauger yet but have caught a five pound range freshwater drum on it. Drag is smooth.

Only downside is I fell down while walking on rocks while fishing below a dam and I put a beauty mark on the edge of the spool and a scuffed the black paint (anodizing?) on the bail. Doesn't effect function but I was also a little surprised how easily it scratched.
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Roy Cormack
4.0 out of 5 stars Great reel but for the anti-reverse switch
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2015
Style: Battle Il ReelSize: 2500Verified Purchase
I stripped down the reel upon receiving it. This is what I found. The reel is all non-corrosive metal, very little plastic in this reel. It has simple locomotive gearing and is mostly well designed and made. The reel was missing the washers to the three side plate screws. This caused the reel to be harder to crank than it should. Backing off the screws freed up the reel. The reel is now very easy turning and smooth. I put in an order for the washers. I could return it, but its no big deal.

Penn puts their blue grease everywhere in this reel. This is generally a good thing. I however removed it from the drive shaft and line bushing and replaced with Penn reel oil. The reel now is easier to turn than it was out of the box.

Non-sealed saltwater reels should be easy to take apart and put back together because if you dunk one that is what you will be doing. This is for the most part true of the 2500 Battle. There are no side plate screws hidden under the rotor. You therefore can take off the side plate for service and inspection without taking off the rotor. The screws don’t get boogered up with standard screwdrivers and are easy to take off.

However, Penn departed from their easy to service design philosophy on the roller bearing and anti-reverse switch. It’s like they were an after thought. The roller (anti-reverse) bearing is a 10-piece affair that will come apart in your hand when you take it out. Penn added an anti-reverse switch on this smaller model. To activate the A/R, it relies on a tiny spring that looks like it belongs in a watch. Penn really dropped the ball IMO on the design of the roller bearing assembly and anti reverse switch. They are way too difficult to put back together and if the spring corrodes and breaks you have no anti-reverse. The 3000 and up models don’t have an anti reverse switch and look to have a one-piece roller bearing.

The reel has a plate to keep the rotor nut from coming loose. The plate is held in with one screw. Penn put two screw holes in the rotor to screw the plate in to. You pick whichever one you need. This extra hole goes uncovered and is an entry point for saltwater to get under the rotor. Come no Penn, what were you all thinking?

The reel has a screw in handle. I like this better than a pin type handle that you insert into the reel and screw down with a retaining cap on the other side of the body. The reel feels very solid when you turn the handle with very little play.

The Battle has a bushing for the line roller, no bearing here. I prefer this design as it is more reliable and easier to service. This is an area where they saved cost with no decrease in performance. Ditto the reel handle, no bearings here either, again one less bearing to replace from saltwater intrusion. I personally think bearings on the line roller and handle are a sales gimmick with no advantage in a small reel.

I like this reel allot. It is all metal and has sealed bearings for less than $100 shipped. However, if you are going to service and repair your reels yourself, can live without the anti-reverse switch and don’t mind a little more weight, I would get the 3000. The 3000 doesn’t have that multi-piece roller bearing and anti-reverse switch. I will keep this reel for my kid’s rod, but will buy 3000 sizes for my other inshore rods.

I took off a star for the multi-piece roller bearing assembly and an anti-reverse switch with a tiny spring.
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Grenik
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Performance
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2015
Style: Battle Il ReelSize: 2500Verified Purchase
This is my first Penn reel and I am very impressed. It feels solid when in use and is super smooth. I have landed a lot of fish with this reel, but only 4 or 5 that put much stress on the reel. Drag performance was exceptional with these fish. I have only used this reel in fresh water service and have had no mechanical problems in the couple months it has been used.

I also purchased the  Okuma Trio High Speed Spinning Reel, Black/Orange  at the same time and have been switching on and off with these two set ups over the last couple months. They are not on the same poles and have different line, etc. so the comparison is not on identical set ups. I also really like the Okuma reel.

My only negative on this Penn reel would be the cost. I might prefer the Penn a little better than the Okuma, but not enough to justify the additional cost. As I am only fishing in fresh water, some of the Penn "upgrades" may not have the same value to me. Also, I the reels have seen use for only a couple months so long term reliability may be different for the two reels.

Overall, I am happy I purchased the reel and gave it a 5-star rating. Although I am not sure it is worth the extra costs, I do not think it was an unreasonable price to pay for a great performing reel and would recommend the reel to others.
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Spot
5.0 out of 5 stars Hard use fishing reel.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2023
Style: Battle Reel KitSize: 4000Verified Purchase
Very smooth reel. Used suffix 832 12# and it casts great.
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Micah.80
5.0 out of 5 stars High Quality
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
Style: Battle Il ReelSize: 4000Verified Purchase
Every time I’ve been offshore fishing whether it be on the flats or to a reef, the guides run Penn reels. There’s a reason for that. These reels are buttery smooth and hold up to saltwater like none other. I’ve got two penn battles and I love them. I caught a striper and a carp on it last week and I can’t wait to take with me it to the beach this year. Great reel.
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Micah.80
5.0 out of 5 stars High Quality
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
Every time I’ve been offshore fishing whether it be on the flats or to a reef, the guides run Penn reels. There’s a reason for that. These reels are buttery smooth and hold up to saltwater like none other. I’ve got two penn battles and I love them. I caught a striper and a carp on it last week and I can’t wait to take with me it to the beach this year. Great reel.
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Nicolas Boissonneault morin
5.0 out of 5 stars J'ai toit reçu merci.
Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2023
Style: Battle Reel KitSize: 4000Verified Purchase
Sa va être parfais pour l'ête prochain pour la pêche en mer.
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Mr w
5.0 out of 5 stars very good product
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2023
Style: Battle ReelSize: 6000Verified Purchase
very good product
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great real
Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2023
Style: Battle ReelSize: 4000Verified Purchase
Very well-made real
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Suzy Q
5.0 out of 5 stars SMOOOTH
Reviewed in Canada on June 21, 2023
Style: Battle Reel KitSize: 2500Verified Purchase
Too early to say but holding this reel in my hand I can feel the quality.. Well designed, lovely feel. Smooth turning the handle. I suspect i will like this reel a lot. The second spool is a must.
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Daniel Meneses
1.0 out of 5 stars No tengo un mes con el y ya tiene juego el carrete. Quiero la devolución de mi dinero
Reviewed in Mexico on January 28, 2023
Style: Battle ReelSize: 6000Verified Purchase
Muy insatisfecho. Nomás lo he usado dos veces y el carrete ya tiene juego. Quiero la devolución de mi dinero
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