penn battle

[kevf]

hi guys, first post here, havent had much to add but really picked up some interesting tips. im looking to get a grinder for my 12ft 3oz loomis shockwave. want a multi -purpose reel, shad,garrick,smallish gt and hopefully the occasional size lesser,kob etc. heard alot of good things about the penn battle and wondering what size i should be looking at 5000/6000 etc
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[isivuba]

  Penn nice choice in the pic you can see the difference between the 2000 and 8000. I would go for the 6000 nice versatile reel and welcome 

[kevf]

thanks for that, and 40lb braid the one to go for?

[krissi]

    Kev -  maybe I can retire and let you do the weekend fishing reports now 

[kevf]

ha ha not with the internet connection ive got at the moment, hopefully have something to write about after next weekend tho

[Marthin]

It's a very heavy reel.  I havent fished the 6000 but have the 5000 and takes a lot of braid, balanced nicely on a 12ft grinder rod.

[kevf]

thanks marthin, ya iv tried a 6000 on that rod and im no expert but it just seemed a little bit big, saying that tho i havent tried a 5000 so not sure of the "size difference" of the 2 reels