Thread: Need quick review/opinion of Penn Battle2000 and BattleII5000

Got a great deal working on my local Craig's List. Reels are NIB from a local wholesaler. Just not much of a market up here for salty stuff.
Would the 2000 be a decent reel for plugin' and bubbles?
I was thinking the 5000 would be a decent snobber and surf reel for my wife?
Ant words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

We only use them at most 3 weeks a year, but would like to see them last at least several years.

The Battle and Battle II series are great reels in my opinion. I have a Battle II 2000 that I use for speck fishing mainly. Smooth as butter and tough. As far as your idea for the 5000..I think you are on track. They shouldn't let you down.

Originally Posted by prkr99

The Battle and Battle II series are great reels in my opinion. I have a Battle II 2000 that I use for speck fishing mainly. Smooth as butter and tough. As far as your idea for the 5000..I think you are on track. They shouldn't let you down.

Agree. Can string with ANY line you like. Easy to clean; easy to use. You get the Penn factory warranty, and they are great ergonomically.

I have 2.

+1 on the Battle IIs, but the 2000 is a bit small for what you mentioned IMHO (both line capacity and max drag are lacking).
It is fine for trout, flounder, panfish, etc.

The 3000 would make a much better "reel for plugin' and bubbles" though (with 15# to 20# braid).
And the 5000 would be very good as a "snobbler" (with 300 yds of 30# braid), but I'm not a fan of surf fishing with reels that have holes drilled in them to let more sand in.

I have 4 Battles. 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000. I use the 4000 for bubbles and gotcha's. The 5000 for 1 oz and above spoons and plugs, and the 6000 for drifting bait for kings.

I use the 3000 for sabiki's, pompano, and flounder. I'm sure the 3000 would work for bubbles and even trout, etc but every now and then a big Spanish or Bonita runs off a a good bit of line. To me a 4000 will do everything 3000 will do and is not that much heavier. I know several use the 3000 with braid for reds. Braid makes a smaller reel a great equalizer.

Its whatever you like to use.