PENN Battalion II Rods

Surf and inshore rods need to be strong, sensitive, and built to handle tough saltwater conditions. PENN Battalion II Rods are engineered with high-performance materials and advanced construction, making them a reliable choice for Outer Banks anglers targeting everything from inshore species to big surf fish.

Built with graphite composite blanks and premium components, these rods deliver the strength needed for heavy fish while maintaining the sensitivity required to detect subtle bites.

What These Rods Are Best For

Fishing location: Surf, pier, inshore, offshore
Target species: Red drum, striped bass, bluefish, cobia, sharks
Fishing style: Bait fishing, casting, bottom fishing

Why These Rods Stand Out

Graphite composite blank for strength and sensitivity
Fuji® aluminum oxide guides for durability
Rubber shrink tube or EVA grips depending on model
Designed for both spinning and conventional setups
Built to handle OBX saltwater conditions

Model	Type	Rod Length	Power	Action	Line Rating	Lure Weight	Best Use	Pieces
BATSFII1220S80	Spinning	8'	Medium	Moderate Fast	12–20 lb	1–4 oz	Light Surf / Inshore	2
BATSFII1220S90	Spinning	9'	Medium	Moderate Fast	12–20 lb	1–4 oz	General Surf	2
BATSFII1220S10	Spinning	10'	Medium	Moderate Fast	12–20 lb	1–4 oz	General Surf	2
BATSFII1530S10	Spinning	10'	Medium Heavy	Moderate Fast	15–30 lb	2–6 oz	Drum / Heavy Surf	2
BATSFII1530S11	Spinning	11'	Medium Heavy	Moderate Fast	15–30 lb	2–6 oz	Drum / Distance Casting	2
BATSFII2040S12	Spinning	12'	Heavy	Moderate Fast	20–40 lb	4–8 oz	Heavy Surf / Big Drum	2
BATSFII1220C10	Conventional	10'	Medium	Moderate Fast	12–20 lb	1–4 oz	General Surf	2
BATSFII1530C10	Conventional	10'	Medium Heavy	Moderate Fast	15–30 lb	2–6 oz	Drum / Heavy Surf	2
BATSFII1530C11	Conventional	11'	Medium Heavy	Moderate Fast	15–30 lb	2–6 oz	Distance Drum Fishing	2
BATSFII2040C12	Conventional	12'	Heavy	Moderate Fast	20–40 lb	4–8 oz	Heavy Surf / Big Fish	2
BATSFII2550C12	Conventional	12'	Heavy	Moderate Fast	25–50 lb	6–10 oz	Drum / Shark / Extreme Surf	2

Who These Rods Are Ideal For

Anglers fishing heavy surf setups
Boat anglers targeting larger species
Anyone needing a durable, high-performance rod

Why Buy Rods from Frank & Fran’s

Frank & Fran’s stocks rods that perform in real Outer Banks conditions. Our team can help match the right rod to your reel, rig, and target species for the best results.

FAQ Section

Are Battalion II rods good for surf fishing?
Yes. The longer spinning models (10’–12’) are designed for surf casting and handling large fish.

What’s the difference between spinning and conventional models?
Spinning rods are used with spinning reels, while conventional rods are designed for casting/conventional reels.

Are these rods saltwater safe?
Yes. They’re built with corrosion-resistant components for saltwater use.

Can these rods handle big fish?
Yes. Heavy and extra-heavy models are built specifically for large, hard-fighting species.