Thread: Battle vs. Conflict

Im looking for about a 17lb outfit for kings and i think either a penn battle or conflict 6000 would be good. The battle is cheaper and I've heard its a good reel but i don't know about the conflict. I know it has a bit more line capacity and drag and 1 more bearing so it sounds like a better reel but I'm not sure its worth it if the battle will do about the same

Battle:
Penn Battle vs Conflict - ULTIMATE ANGLING - the Ultimate SA Fishing website
http://www.pennfishingstore.com/penn-btl6000-battle-spinning-reels.html

ModelItem Code

Mono Cap. (yds/lb)

Braid Cap. (yds/lb)

Bearings

Max Drag

Gear Ratio

Line Retrieve

Weight

BTL6000 PEN-0894

320/15 280/17 220/20

445/30 365/40 310/50

6+1

20 lbs.

5.6:1

39 in

21.8 oz

Usually ships same or next business day

Price: USD $109.95

PENN CONFLICT CFT 6000 - Review and Service Tutorial - ULTIMATE ANGLING - the Ultimate SA Fishing website
https://www.basspro.com/PENN-Conflic...1306140615227/

CFT6000

Left/Right

5.6:1

Line Capacity:20/230 Braid Capacity:40/390 Ball Bearings:7+1 Max Drag:25 Lbs. Recovery:41.0" Reel Weight (oz):21.5

$149.99 SKU: 2037319

Odds are you will never tighten the drag beyond 5 pounds for #17 king fishing so I wouldn't worry about that top end at all. I have been using a couple of Battles on my charters and have been pleased with them for the price point. Sure the Conflict will be a little more deluxe, but I doubt you will ever find yourself saying "if only I had a more expensive reel in my hand, I would've caught that fish."

Originally Posted by fishchaser1003

...I know it has a bit more line capacity and drag and 1 more bearing so it sounds like a better reel but I'm not sure its worth it if the battle will do about the same

All manufacturers put up erroneous numbers in regard to their reels' capacities. I'd be willing to bet that the actual capacities of Battles and Conflicts of the same size are nearly identical. More drag is meaningless when it comes to kings, just as Pierless said. Counting bearings can be a good indicator of quality, but it can also be misleading if you don't account for the bearings' locations.

A more in depth bearing count reveals that the Conflict has two extra bearings and one less than the Battle. The conflict has a pair of bearings in the handle knob, where the Battle has none. The Conflict doesn't have a bearing on the line roller and it uses a plastic bushing instead. For kings, I would rather a bearing equipped roller than a knob that can free spin freely.

Penn really lost me when they went with a bushing on the line roller instead of a bearing on the Conflict and then promote the serviceable handle bearing that does not improve the fish-fighting performance of the reel . The Conflict has a 3 washer drag system as opposed to the 5 in the Battle, but the diameter of the HT-100 washers is larger just like the old Slammer line. The Battle has proven to be a tough little reel for its price-point and the 6000 size is available for less than $90 if you shop around a little bit. In my eyes, Penn isn't offering up much for the extra $40-50 that you pay for the Conflict.

Originally Posted by Dutch

Penn really lost me when they went with a bushing on the line roller instead of a bearing on the Conflict and then promote the serviceable handle bearing that does not improve the fish-fighting performance of the reel . The Conflict has a 3 washer drag system as opposed to the 5 in the Battle, but the diameter of the HT-100 washers is larger just like the old Slammer line. The Battle has proven to be a tough little reel for its price-point and the 6000 size is available for less than $90 if you shop around a little bit. In my eyes, Penn isn't offering up much for the extra $40-50 that you pay for the Conflict.

My thoughts too Dutch. Just bought a Battle 5000 today over the conflict.

Thanks ill shop around for prices on them. Ive looked at some prices. The battle is a lot easier to find probably since its been around longer but i did find a conflict for $100

There is also a 704z gold spool i might be able to get for 65. Any suggestions on that? its in pretty good condition

Originally Posted by fishchaser1003

There is also a 704z gold spool i might be able to get for 65. Any suggestions on that? its in pretty good condition

If you have to ask this question, you'd be better off with a Battle.

Ya that was kinda a pointless question lol