The Asian Angler September 2014 Digital Issue - Malaysia - English | Page 188

The PENN® Battle® II has been awarded the Best Saltwater Reel award
ICAST show in Orlando, Florida. The voters recognized the PENN Battle
new saltwater reel for 2014 by the select ICAST attendees, which include
torial journalist and retailers.

The popularity of the PENN Battle spinning reel continues to grow as ang
nize the durability and fishability found in this finely crafted reel. Inspired b
innovations made possible through new technology, PENN introduces the
Battle II.

Included in the improvements is line management. PENN added line capa
let the angler know when the spool is properly filled. This ensures that the
not subject to excess line stripping from the spool, resulting in improved c

The Battle II has enhanced corrosion resistance due to the improvements
five sealed bearings and one anti-reverse bearing.

The Battle II incorporates keyed carbon fiber washers in the HT-100™ dra
that utilizes both sides of the drag washers and increases maximum drag
percent.

Many original Battle features remain in the Battle II, including the full meta
side-plate and rotor; instant anti-reverse, heavy-duty aluminum bail wire a
line spool.

Eight Battle II spinning reels are o_ered in 1000 to 8000 sizes. New to the
the 2500 size designed for inshore/light braid applications. Nine Battle II s
combos are also available for inshore, near shore, boat and surf applicati
rod is paired and balanced with a Battle II reel and range from 6 feet, 6 in
feet long in actions from medium-light to heavy. Battle II combo rods inclu
shore) or EVA grip.
All Battle II products will be available in October of 2014.