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Discover the ultimate fishing rod for tarpon, designed for strength and precision. These rods feature durable construction and enhanced sensitivity, allowing you to feel every bite while battling these powerful fish. With a range of lengths and actions, you can choose the perfect rod to match your fishing style and conditions. Lightweight yet robust, our selection ensures comfort during long days on the water. Equip yourself with the right gear to enhance your tarpon fishing experience and reel in the catch of a lifetime.
$139.99-$159.99
Lightweight and sturdy. ... Bought this a couple of weeks ago and used it several times since. ... Tried it few times with a 5oz sinker and works great. ... Excellent
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Lello_lallo
Lightweight and sturdy. Tried it few times with a 5oz sinker and works great. Very good action
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Hankie
Bought this a couple of weeks ago and used it several times since. Bought the 11 ’ model. Works great in the surf. Have it paired with a Penn Battle V 5000. Only minor issue is there no hood holder.
$169.99
WAS: $169.99-$179.99*
I will be purchasing another one; as soon as the store has one ... I Love these
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BigEd
I have purchased three of these rods. I will be purchasing another one; as soon as the store has one
$119.99-$139.99
I have added another one of these to my spinning arsenal as well so as a bank fisherman I carry three of these rods and wouldn ’ t change then for
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SeeCull
I bought this a few weeks ago. I ’ ve used it a few times and it has caught several fish so far. The build and quality are very good. I can see this pole lasting a long time.
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Grandpa78
I had one of these for two years and loved it, I tried other spinning rods but they just weren ’ t doing it for me. I found this rod at Dick ’s and grabbed it. I have added another one of these to my spinning arsenal as well so as a bank fisherman I carry three of these rods and wouldn ’ t change then for anything.
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WAS: $249.99-$339.99*
Nice rod& reel ... Good deal. ... Great
$209.99
bought the rod a few weeks ago put it to use and caught a almost legal halibut no problem ... overall great rod ... Great tog rod ... It ’s an amazing fishing rod and very
5
penn passion
bought the rod a few weeks ago put it to use and caught a almost legal halibut no problem
5
J bob
It ’s an amazing fishing rod and very beautiful. Came in handy for a lot family fun
5
Togfisher
Got this for my daughter. Gets job done and have had no issue thus far.
$109.99-$129.99
Nice Fishing Rod ... Excellent combo and great sensitivity, you know right away when you get a hit. ... I bought this combo 7 ft medium fast 4000 combo for surf perch, I took it to the lake just to test it out and
5
Tho24
This pole was bought for surf fishing and has worked great. Ability to cast and hold up.
5
Kmhaines654
Very happy with purchase! Bought for my boyfriend and he was excited. Glad I did well.
5
KLELKINS
Exactly what I was looking for! Great for saltwater fishing
5
Polo11
Excellent combo and great sensitivity, you know right away when you get a hit. This setup wo n't break the bank.
5
Bedo17
I bought this a month ago and it ’s stood up to everything I ’ ve caught so far!
$99.99-$109.99
I was surprised the tip had the type of flex it did, it feels right. ... I like the guides, at least on the casting rod, and the rod is balanced and
$199.99
Very smooth reel ... Just awesome ... Very nice combo ... Bought this for my wife about a month ago and she likes it ... I love it! ... Excellent purchase as part of a Christmas gift For my
5
Boymomgunsmithwife
I bought this in rose gold color. I love it! Light but sturdy rod. Very smooth reel
5
Fishreaper
Bought this for my wife about a month ago and she likes it
5
King ms
Excellent purchase as part of a Christmas gift for my kids
$199.99-$219.99
Wanted to get back in to surf fishing and was looking for a mid- range new rod and reel. ... Strong and Durable Rod and Reel surf combo ... Rod is a little stiff, but it performs very well for the price of the combo and it held up well against the...
5
MB2541
I bought this rod and reel combo about two weeks ago, as an upgrade to my PENN Fierce IV Surf Combos for my shark surf fishing setup. Caught 3 big bat rays and a 5 ft long leopard shark on the combo with ease. Reel is insanely powerful, and by far one of the best reels you can get out there in the “ middle to expensive ” price range for PENN spinning reels. Rod is a little stiff, but it performs very well for the price of the combo and it held up well against the might of the leopard shark and bat rays with relative ease.
5
Peach17
Great fishing rod combo! Recommend, purchased for a family member and they like it a lot for inshore fishing.
5
McRicansCEO
Wanted to get back in to surf fishing and was looking for a mid- range new rod and reel. Checked the in- store sale and this setup was$ 50 less on sale. Penn is a great company with quality products so I did t even think twice about it. Planning on doing quite a bit of surf fishing this year and love that I have a durable rod I can depend on now.
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Cmt91
Penn makes the best quality! Been using penn for years. That's all I buy
5
SAAA
Very solid setup. Rugged and high quality…………………..
$279.99-$329.99
Makes reeling bass up off the floor EASY! ... PENN means QUALITY ... Penn quality guarantees hassle free fishing ... Nice quality ... Great. Lying capacity for the size of the
5
Fishguy
Smooth caught a 40 lbs bass on a party boat no problem with 20 lbs test
5
Goinfission
Makes reeling bass up off the floor EASY! Penn quality guarantees hassle free fishing
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Seaking24
I have not used it yet because The weather has been horrific. But plan to use it in the next couple days
$142.97-$149.99
WAS: $149.99-$189.99*
Great rod ... Perfect rod for the surf ... Love the rod and reel combo ... Inexpensive rod that does the job, managed to catch several large fish ... This was a great deal on a great surf fishing rod and
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KenGee93
Inexpensive rod that does the job, managed to catch several large fish
5
Booyakasha
Was worried that for as inexpensive this combo is, it might not be able to handle anything too large. We landed an 8 foot hammerhead and 6 foot spinner shark on back to back weekends right after buying it. Very impressed with its performance.
5
Chris12125
Caught this 40lb shark on this penn set up. With 50lb braid and 80lb shock leader.
5
PM Weber
This was a great deal on a great surf fishing rod and reel.
5
My Mission is Fishin
Definitely worth every penny. It cast so smooth and built great
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WAS: $320.00-$365.00*
The Legend Tournament Series will be a great addition to my finesse fishing arsenal. ... Great Spinning
$89.99
Very smooth and didn ’ t break after 7 years of using it ... Good Quality for the price ... my sons enjoy this rod as a compliment to their spinning
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Tt111111111
Very smooth and didn ’ t break after 7 years of using it
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Sly Wiza
my sons enjoy this rod as a compliment to their spinning reels. My oldest has could quite a few 2- 3lb bass w/ this combo. We paired it with 10# braided, once we got the settings locked in they have seen minimal back lashes
$99.99
It is comfortable and balanced, durable, and casts well. ... Light weight and does a great job of easily shaking the bait to attract the fish. ... This seems like a light, well balanced rod of high
5
noahhuntfish
I ’ ve only used this for about a month now. It is comfortable and balanced, durable, and casts well. I wish it was a little more sensitive. I got the medium fast action 8- 12 lbs line. God quality
5
sissycumdump
I have bought this rod a few times. Pretty good rod for the price. Very light weight and plenty of sensitivity. I use this rod a lot for fluke fishing, but its strong enough to handle a decent size striper if you take your time. Highly recommend,
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Scottsecs
I saw a recommendation from a MLF pro about this rod- the 6- 10 ML Fast- as a great rod for shaking a minnow with FFS. It was a great find for the price! Light weight and does a great job of easily shaking the bait to attract the fish. Like it so much I got a second one
$59.99
Delivered quickly. ... Nice ... Well protected. was very easy process to order online. ... I bought them to try and am happy with them. ... Will make a great all around
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King fisher
Delivered quickly. Well protected. was very easy process to order online.
5
Fatpat82
I bought them to try and am happy with them. Will make a great all around rod
$79.99
Bought the rod for wacky rig fishing put a 2500 series reel and 15lb Power Pro matches unreal well and works great. ... This is a nice stiff and long rod. ... Decent feel to it. Better sensitivity then most in for the price
5
Upstater
Light, sensitive, balance good looks and a great price what more can you ask for.
5
B riding
This is a nice stiff and long rod. Super lightning
5
Pdw1
Bought the rod for wacky rig fishing put a 2500 series reel and 15lb Power Pro matches unreal well and works great.
5
The guy who loves to fish
Decent feel to it. Better sensitivity then most in for the price range
4
Bassinator
I ’ ve used this multiple times and it ’s still working great
$79.99
I have a Dobyns Colt with the same specs and this one is noticeablely heavier. ... Super sensitive, perfect backbone and flex for chatterbaits, crankbaits, and lures with
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Guy56
I got it paired with a Lews custom pro nice setup!!
5
Randy
I love this rod for a rod under a 100 bucks in the 70 dollar range. Its got great action been throwing med size crankbait. Great square bill rod good action have n't cought any monsters but lot's of 1 to 2 and half pound bass. Very acrute when throwing. I got some higher end set ups. But got this pared with a abu garcia black max reel with 10 pound florocarbon line. I got a 150 in reel rod and line and I pick it up as much as my 350 to 450 dollar set ups and will hang with them.
5
Bassmaster
Needed a little heavier crankbait rod and this thing delivered. I have a Dobyns Colt with the same specs and this one is noticeablely heavier. Threw a lipless just to feel it out in terms of deeper divers and this actually held up. Definitely woth it
5
SkeeterBob
Super sensitive, perfect backbone and flex for chatterbaits, crankbaits, and lures with trebles.
5
MattySlimz
Have n't even tested this rod out yet, but plan on an update. I have it paired on an Daiwa Millionaire 250S with 14lb. mono. I plan on doing a mix of Fresh/Brackish/Salt water fishing for schoolie Stripers, Lake Largemouth, and beach trips for possible Spotted Sea Trout, under slot Red Drum etc. I 've never owned an baitcaster style setup so looking forward to this being a good setup, the specs look great!
$79.99
It ’s got a nice soft tip and enough backbone when you catch a fish to land it easily. ... The the action is great for jig fishing. ... Purchased on sale with no expectations, I fish a lot of Dobyns higher end rods and this is an excellent value...
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Mike7W
I bought the Mag Heavy to use it as a jig/frog/punching rod. BUT it has now replaced my existing med and medhvy rods. The sensitivity is significantly better than I expected.
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Mike7W
I bought the Mag Heavy to use it as a jig/frog/punching rod. BUT it has now replaced my existing med and medhvy rods. The sensitivity is significantly better than I expected. It actually does throw that wide of a range and does it well.
5
Upstater
This rod sensitivity is great. The the action is great for jig fishing. I also love the Cork and the whole look of the rod. I give it a five- star rating.
5
Bdawg2025
Bought this rod a couple weeks and absolutely love it the action is amazing.
5
Fatpat1982
Iv have multiple of these rods now they are amazing for the price
$99.99
I have two of the 6- 10 ML and this is the first 7- 2 Shaker I have tried- great feel and awesome for shaking a minnow. ... awesome rod for the price ... Great for shaking a minnow but i throw drop shots, ned rigs and ofher finnese style baits on this and it works
5
Scottsecs
I heard about these from a BPT pro and have enjoyed these Oth spinning rods so much that this was the third I have purchased. I have two of the 6- 10 ML and this is the first 7- 2 Shaker I have tried- great feel and awesome for shaking a minnow. and performs like a much higher priced rod
5
RippinLips
This is an all around awesome rod. Great for shaking a minnow but i throw drop shots, ned rigs and ofher finnese style baits on this and it works great. The flexible tip helps for keeping fish pinned but theres plenty of backbone there also.
$269.99-$279.99
Best casting rod ... Great features ... Awesome rod, great for throwing frogs or shakey head. ... Excellent rod highly recommend to
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Jon
Excellent rod highly recommend to anyone
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Jace63
Awesome rod, great for throwing frogs or shakey head.
$99.99
Can cast lighter lures easily if paired up with the right reel. ... Rod casts well and sensitive. ... Nice lightweight rod especially paired up with my JDM
5
Orion18
Great rod for 99 bucks, I purchased the 7ft medium action which has great sensitivity with 36 ton graphite, metal locking nut and the trigger is very comfortable to fish with. I personally like the carbon fiber reel butt a lot, which is very nice looking and adds to the lightness of the rod. Nice lightweight rod especially paired up with my JDM Metanium. Can cast lighter lures easily if paired up with the right reel. I was able to cast smaller swimbaits which I usually use my spinning rod for. Loved it so far hoping it holds up well.
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Joe828
Used rod 3 times for bass. Rod casts well and sensitive.
$79.99
Great for finesse fishing. ... The spinning rod has great sensitivity and feel. ... Feels well balanced and has a good feel in the hand. ... Cant go wrong with
5
Sch17
Bought this to match my dobyns frenzy casting rod. Been extremely happy with both rods. The spinning rod has great sensitivity and feel. Great for finesse fishing. Dobyns rods have quickly become my favorite rods to use.
5
Matty
Feels well balanced and has a good feel in the hand. I ’ d say it feels like a$ 150 rod vs a$ 90
$79.99
[ Feels as good as many higher end rods and recommended for Steelhead responsive but also light enough to use for smaller fish. ... Great fishing rod for
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RS33
[ Feels as good as many higher end rods and recommended for Steelhead responsive but also light enough to use for smaller fish.
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WAS: $259.99-$279.99*
The Dx702 sf, what a great rod for light line finesse fishing for walleye, trout in lakes or streams. ... Great rods, last a lifetime and help you become
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Fergie
The Dx702 sf, what a great rod for light line finesse fishing for walleye, trout in lakes or streams. Any bass species, large- smallmouth, or spots, white bass as well.
$339.99
I have fished this rod for 4- 5years, great sensitivity, light in hand, very balanced for all day casting. ... I want to land every fish I hook, how about
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FrankD
One of the best rods I have ever owned. Great for jerk baits, minnows, shaky heads and wacky worm. Great action and sensitivity. Worth every penny.
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Fergie
I have fished this rod for 4- 5years, great sensitivity, light in hand, very balanced for all day casting. The back bone and bent of the tip, keeps every fish pinned and you land more to the bank or boat too! I have fished many brands of rods these are the ones I spend my time and money on! I want to land every fish I hook, how about you?
$79.99
Bought this a month ago and is perfect for throwing everything from senkos to glide baits. ... Sensitivity is great and love the long handle. ... Bought this for my son who is an avid
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Brian31
Bought this for my son who is an avid fisherman. He loves this rod and reel combo he got. He has already been out a lot of times with us and the action is great. Very happy with the purchase
5
Jeffyeti
Bought this a month ago and is perfect for throwing everything from senkos to glide baits. Sensitivity is great and love the long handle.
$339.99
Best rods ... These rods are simply some of the best money can
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Joe
These rods are simply some of the best money can buy. If you 're looking to count rocks with a jig or Shakey head these are the ultimate bottom contact rods. Top shelf attention to detail.
When selecting a fishing rod for tarpon, consider the rod's length, power, and action. A longer rod typically provides better casting distance and leverage, while a medium to heavy power rating is essential for handling the strength of tarpon. Fast action rods are often preferred for quick hook sets and better sensitivity.
Fishing rods designed for tarpon are often made from materials like graphite or fiberglass, which offer a good balance of strength and sensitivity. Graphite rods tend to be lighter and more sensitive, while fiberglass rods provide durability and flexibility, making them suitable for battling large fish.
Yes, there are specific styles of fishing rods that are ideal for tarpon fishing, including conventional and spinning rods. Conventional rods are often favored for their strength and ability to handle heavy lines, while spinning rods can be more versatile and easier to use for casting lighter lures.
The ideal length for a fishing rod targeting tarpon typically ranges from 7 to 9 feet. Longer rods can help with casting distance and provide better leverage when reeling in large fish, while shorter rods can offer more control in tight spaces.
The action of a fishing rod refers to how much it bends when pressure is applied. For tarpon fishing, a fast action rod is often preferred as it provides quick responsiveness for hook sets and better sensitivity to bites, which is crucial when dealing with the aggressive nature of tarpon.
When using a fishing rod for tarpon, techniques such as live bait fishing, trolling, and casting lures are commonly employed. Each technique requires a rod that can handle the specific demands of the fishing style, including the ability to cast long distances or manage heavy line tension.
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