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Daiwa BG 3000 (0001-4132) vs Penn Battle II 3000 (1338218)

Product Comparison: Daiwa BG 3000 (0001-4132) vs Penn Battle II 3000 (1338218)

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Daiwa BG 3000 (0001-4132) Spinning Reels

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Penn Battle II 3000 (1338218) Spinning Fishing Reel

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General Specifications

About the Product

The next generation of our ever popular BG spinning reel series just got leaner and meaner. This complete series ranges from ultralight freshwater actions to heavy big game saltwater models.

The PENN Battle II offers attractive cosmetics, durable design, and silky smooth HT-100 drag as just a few of the many reasons why so many anglers fish this reel. The Full Metal Body construction allows it to maintain precision gear alignment under severe punishment. With the Superline Spool™, no backing is needed because of the rubber gasket that keeps superlines from slipping. A great value for the price point.

Brand

Daiwa

Penn

Model

BG 3000 (0001-4132)

Battle II 3000 (1338218)

Origin

Japan

USA

Key Specs

Braid Line Capacity

280/15, 240/20, 190/30

250/15, 180/20, 130/30

Type

Spinning

Reel Size

3000

Bearings

6 + 1

Mono Line Capacity

240/8, 200/10, 170/12

200/8, 165/10, 120/12

Type
Reel Size

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Daiwa BG 3000 (0001-4132) Spinning Reels

This reel has the same bearings as the ultra premium reels , and feels ultra smooth.
his is an outstanding reel, it has a rubber gasket around the spool to make it easy to spool braid without any hassle or need for a monofilament backing.
This is an awesome, high quality reel. 3000 size is perfect for bass, inshore fishing, and even salmon
Fantastic reel, oversized spool and super smooth! Really love the machined aluminum.
Loaded it with 30 lb test Suffix 832 Advanced braid and just used it for 4 weeks in Florida. Very impressed with this reel.

Penn Battle II 3000 (1338218) Spinning Fishing Reel

A little heavier than most reels of the same size, but I like it very well so far.
Nice size, weight. Feelss great. Meets expectations.
I have several different sizes of the Battle II's now and am happy with all of them.
I really like the size of the reel. Very smooth and a nice steady drag.
I have 4 sizes now and the all perform great. All have braid line on them with a mono leader.

Size & Weight

Height

5.4 in.

5 in.

Weight

10.8 oz.

12.3 oz.

Width

5.3 in.

4 in.

Depth

3.7 in.

3 in.

Drag

Max Drag

15.4 lb.

15 lb.

Drag Type

Front Drag

Drag Adjustment

Lever

Drag Material

Carbon

HT-100

What customers say about "Drag"

Daiwa BG 3000 (0001-4132) Spinning Reels

The same, identical to the number Japanese bearings that the Saltiga and Shimano Stella reels use. Same top tier Daiwa lubricant is also used.
It's built like a tank and it is easy to adjust the drag.
Smooth. Great drag. Casts well. Braid ready. Looks great. Hard to beat at this price point.
Very smooth,very adjustable drag. Mostly used for light saltwater kayaking with 15lb braid.
The drag is buttery smooth and it can hammer down when needed to.

Penn Battle II 3000 (1338218) Spinning Fishing Reel

I used it regularly for one season and it served me well: the drag was smooth and I landed many fish with it.
The drag on all of my Battle II reels is fantastic and as the cheapest reel that has the HT-100 drag system, it’s a solid entry into the Penn family.
I think I've caught close to 50 fish with it already, and the drag has always been smooth. Great for fluorocarbon line!
Casts nicely and drag feels clean.
Works perfect for all your Midwest fishing needs. Even muskie if you set the drag right!

Features

Gear Ratio

5.6 : 1

6.2 : 1

Retrieve Rate

37.4 in.

35 in.

Anti-Reverse Feature

Yes

Type Of Crank

Single-grip

Reel Handle Position

Left / Right

Extras

Infinite anti-reverse, Carbon ATD, Air Rotor, ABS SPOOL, Machined Aluminum Housing

Instant Anti-Reverse, Heavy-duty aluminum bail wire, Superline Spool, Line Capacity Rings

What customers say about "Features"

Daiwa BG 3000 (0001-4132) Spinning Reels

They have many high end features found on reels five times their price, such as NMB bearings, anodized coating, and a silky smooth drag system.
They are sealed very well too and hold up in the salt.
The BG 3000 is a small reel, the action is very good and smooth and with practice you can make it reel without even using the handle.
I like it. Smooth, durable and has a good seal all around. Paired with 15lb suffix camo braid.
Sizing is larger with line capacity when compared to Shimano Stradic or Symetre. Slower gear ratios. Better feel than Penn Battle 2.

Penn Battle II 3000 (1338218) Spinning Fishing Reel

No certain I the idea of an automatic anti-reverse, but knew going in that was a feature of the reel. Like the heavy duty construction. Should last a long time, even using in salt water!
This reel is a workhorse. The body is totally aluminum, which gives it some weight, but I have finesse fished quite a few aluminum reels.
The reel feels very solid when you turn the handle with very little play.
This is a great reel. I love the looks, durability, line capacity, braid ready spool, and drag.
The spool can be more sturdy, it flexes when line is under tension causing clicking sound/action when jigging, drastically reducing sensitivity and hard to detect a bite.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer warranty

1 year(s)

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

MSRP

109.95 $

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