PENN Battalion III Tuna Stick spinning rod

PENN Battalion III Tuna Stick Spinning, a casting rod for tuna fishing

The PENN Battalion III Tuna Stick Spinning is a highly specialized rod designed for casting to tuna and large pelagic fish. Developed to meet the demands of heavy-duty saltwater fishing, it combines a high-performance carbon blank, a progressive action and Fuji components known for their durability.

Its design strikes an excellent balance between casting accuracy, comfort when working lures and power during fights. Particularly suited to surface lures and large artificial lures, it lets anglers target bluefin tuna and other powerful saltwater fish effectively.

A high-performance carbon blank for exceptional power

The PENN Battalion III Tuna Stick Spinning features a blank made from a specific blend of high-performance carbon fibers, offering an excellent combination of light weight, sensitivity and strength.

Its relatively slim diameter makes it comfortable to use while retaining the ample power needed to control the hardest-fighting fish.

This design efficiently transfers the angler’s movements to the lure and maintains excellent lure control, even during vigorous presentations.

The power available in the lower blank is also a major advantage when applying substantial pressure to a fish during a fight.

A progressive fast action for casting and fighting fish

The Battalion III Tuna Stick Spinning has a fast action with a progressive bend, specifically suited to the demands of fishing for large pelagic species.

This combination casts lures effectively while retaining enough flexibility to follow a fish’s movements during a fight.

The responsive blank makes it easier to work poppers, stickbaits and other lures used when casting to tuna.

During fights, its progressive bend distributes the load more evenly along the rod while retaining the power needed to counter the runs of powerful fish.

Reinforced Fuji MN guides for excellent durability

The PENN Battalion III Tuna Stick Spinning is fitted with 7 Fuji MN guides with reinforcing wraps, specifically suited to the heavy loads encountered in saltwater fishing.

Their reinforced wraps help strengthen the rod, particularly during prolonged fights with powerful fish.

These guides also let braided line run smoothly during both casting and retrieval under tension.

This robust design is a valuable asset for anglers using powerful setups to target large pelagic fish.

A Fuji reel seat and rigid grip for demanding fights

The Battalion III Tuna Stick Spinning has a genuine Fuji reel seat designed to hold the spinning reel securely, even under heavy loads.

Its rigid grip provides a secure hold and helps transfer power during fights.

This design helps maintain good rod control during repeated lure presentations and provides a firm brace for applying steady pressure to a fish.

The rod’s ergonomics help improve comfort during intensive fishing sessions.

A 1+1-piece construction that preserves blank performance

The PENN Battalion III Tuna Stick Spinning features a 1+1-piece construction with a removable butt section.

This setup maintains a smooth, continuous bend through the blank while making the rod easier to transport and store.

It thus offers an excellent balance between the performance of a one-piece rod and the practical benefits of a rod with a removable section.

A rod designed specifically for casting to tuna

With its 100 to 180 g casting weight, the Battalion III Tuna Stick Spinning is particularly suited to large lures intended for big pelagic fish.

It is particularly suited to popping and heavy spinning techniques for targeting feeding bluefin tuna or fish near the surface.

Its length offers a good balance of casting distance, maneuverability and the ability to apply substantial pressure during fights.

With suitable gear, its powerful, progressive blank can also be used to target other particularly hard-fighting saltwater predators.

Technical specifications

• Brand: PENN
• Range: Battalion III
• Model: Tuna Stick Spinning
• Type: spinning rod for casting to tuna
• Length: 2.26 m
• Casting weight: 100 to 180 g, Extra Heavy
• Action: fast, with progressive flex
• Construction: 1+1-piece, 163 cm transport length
• Weight: 433 g
• Components: high-performance carbon blank, 7 reinforced Fuji MN guides, Fuji reel seat and rigid grip

The PENN Battalion III Tuna Stick Spinning is an excellent choice for anglers seeking a powerful, responsive and durable rod for casting to tuna. Its progressive carbon blank, reinforced Fuji guides and design suited to demanding fights offer an excellent balance of precision, lure control and power in reserve. It is particularly well suited to heavy-duty saltwater fishing for large pelagic fish.