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Penn v diawa
I’m in the market for a few new reels... I have need at least three so I don’t want to spend a fortune and based on reviews and what I’ve seen on the boats the penn battle 2 and the diawa BG are on the menu... I want thoughts and reviews from the board on their opinions. Both are rated great and very affordable but which one and why...
just to clarify I fish for everything you can catch on a party boat and big as mich as I can. So from fluke to tog to sea bass, blues and stripers Thanks |
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Re: Penn v diawa
Penn battles are a great reel at a moderate price .
I use a 3500 to catch everything you have listed . .
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Captain Dan Bias Fifty pound + , Striped Bass live release club |
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Re: Penn v diawa
I was leaning that way. You just confirmed it...
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Re: Penn v diawa
Daiwa BGs get my vote. I have several of the latest ones and love them. I also have several BGs that I bought back in the mid & late 1980’s that I love. Have them serviced (lubed & new drag washers) at least every other year (depending on how hard I fished them)
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Re: Penn v diawa
I have both and prefer the Penn. I find it smoother and stronger but what do I know. Lol
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Ken Robinson Don't tread on me. All men die, few ever really live |
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Re: Penn v diawa
Check out the new conflict from Penn. The battles are heavy as hell. Spend a bit more and theyll last.
If going daiwa go ballistic. Way up from the BG. Lighter too.
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"There's no losing in fishing. You either catch or you learn." |
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Re: Penn v diawa
+1 vote for the Penn Battle II
I have a 3000 and 4000 series on 2 of my setups and am very happy w/ them. Durable, high quality and will not break the bank. |
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Re: Penn v diawa
I have a few friends fishing the BG and Ballistic. Getting good service out of them.
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Gerry Zagorski <>< Founder/Owner of NJFishing.com since 1997 Proud Supporter of Heroes on the Water NJFishing@aol.com Obsession 28 Carolina Classic Sandy Hook Area |
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Re: Penn v diawa
I have a penn battle that is about 7 yrs old and it has taking a beating with very little maintenance. I should have kept up on it better but I have no complaints and it was very affordable at the time
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The Name is G.W. #NFG |
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Re: Penn v diawa
Penn confict ii......
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