05-13-2016, 05:17 AM
My son got a Penn Battle II 8000 reel for Christmas. It was one of those "it's bigger so it must be better" gifts from a non-fisherman. The problem is that the reel seat is so big on the 8000 that it doesn't fit any of the rods that I have. When I shop for a rod, is there some secret code that tells me it will fit this Penn reel?
He's mostly going to use this for pier fishing and bottom fishing (porgies, sea bass, etc.) from a party boat. Can anyone recommend a 2 piece spinning rod less than 7' for this reel? Price range is less than $100. We live in New York City so we don't get too many chances to fish so I can't justify an expensive rod right now.
Thanks for any suggestions.
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He's mostly going to use this for pier fishing and bottom fishing (porgies, sea bass, etc.) from a party boat. Can anyone recommend a 2 piece spinning rod less than 7' for this reel? Price range is less than $100. We live in New York City so we don't get too many chances to fish so I can't justify an expensive rod right now.
Thanks for any suggestions.
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