The folks at Penn were kind enough to send us the newest addition to their rod collection. We waited for just the right bite to test it. During our last Block Island trip we tested it with reels loaded with 20lb mono and 30lb braid on some of the biggest stripers in the region.
We were using a 7′ blank rated for 12-20lb mono (15-40lb braid) with the reel loaded with 20lb mono. We landed stripers ranging from 20 to 44lbs on this outfit.
We also used a 7′ blank rated for 15-30lb mono (20-50lb braid) with a Penn Torque reel loaded with 30lb braid.
Frequently Asked Questions
The test involved Penn fishing rods, specifically 7-foot blanks rated for 12-20lb mono (15-40lb braid) and 15-30lb mono (20-50lb braid). These rods were paired with reels loaded with 20lb mono and 30lb braid lines to target large striped bass.
The setups included reels loaded with 20lb monofilament and 30lb braided lines. The 7' rod rated for 12-20lb mono was paired with 20lb mono, while the 7' rod rated for 15-30lb mono was paired with 30lb braid on a Penn Torque reel.
Striped bass ranging from 20 to 44 pounds were successfully landed using the Penn rod and reel setups during the Block Island fishing trip, demonstrating the gear’s capability to handle large fish.
The Penn Torque reel was used in conjunction with the 7' blank rated for 15-30lb mono, paired with a 30lb braided fishing line for the fishing tests.
The first 7' rod is rated for 12-20lb monofilament and 15-40lb braided lines, while the second 7' rod is rated for 15-30lb monofilament and 20-50lb braided lines, providing versatility for different fishing situations.
