PENN Rampage Spinning Fishing Rod

Good sturdy rod.

Very light but sturdy. I use it for offshore fishing and I have no complaints. Grip feels very comfortable, especially for my big hands. Would buy again.

I have had a 20-50lb rated Rampage for 2 years and it is a great medium weight trolling rod for striped bass in NJ. I ordered another one and the one I received had a bent tip missing the insert for the rod tip and I did a return. The next one I received had the same issue. I went through everything else with the pole and it was fine except for the broken rod tip. I decided to keep it and went ahead and cut through the epoxy and heated the tip off, sanded it and installed a replacement tip. A few extra dollars for the tip and 5 minutes of my time I would have preferred not to spend and use. I wish the warehouse would take a few extra minutes and better protect the rod, they did 2 years ago for other rods I have ordered, they were much better protected. Either way, I liked the first one enough that it was worth it to me instead of trying to get a replacement or a refund. The rod itself has a pretty sensitive tip and then really loads up between the 4th and 5th eyes and then has some really decent backbone. That extra play in the tip can be the difference because that bend can keep the hook set where a strong meat stick rod could allow some slack for a fish to be released. They have no issues dealing with 40 pound Striped Bass or big False Albacore and I am sure they can handle good size Mahi and smaller pelagic species (smaller BFT) as well. Mine will be paired with a Penn Squall 50LD but any 30-60 series Penn reel, 15-25 TLD or even a TLD 20-30 2 speed would all work great.

Bought this hoping to replace the rentals on bottom fishing charters. This rod was more than sufficient for the task! The strength and sensitivity were right on point!

I really like the rod but the handle has several damaged areas . although they are small the tears in the foam are annoying on a new rod . I was going to return it but the availability was 2 months out and the price went up substantially so I kept it . seller was not responsive and I needed the rod for a trip . the rod looks great and the rod is sensitive enough for my intended use which is ocean bottom fishing . the grip is awesome and comfortable I just wish they would do better packaging them came if a flimsy box with almost no padding

Today I went out and used this rod for the SECOND time. I was on Canaveral Princess head boat and I hooked a maybe 8 lb Cobia. This rod snapped like nothing right in the middle of the fight and all the fisherman on the boat started yelling. "MUST BE A PENN!" Upon conversations with other experienced fisherman today they told me to never buy a Penn rod. I'm nearly 70 years old and I've bought numerous rods in my life. Probably 50 or so. This is the first time I've EVER had a rod break that easy. Penn, you need to do better. The word is spreading. - P O'd Fisherman.

Outstanding Tried it trolling for Cobia in ocean about 1 mile off Bald Head Island and it worked well. This rod is really stiff and made for ocean fishing .Plan to use it fishing for Big Kings next time I go to Gulf Stream. With big reel it should handle 50-60lbs easy... DJA NC

Grouper,red snapper, grey snapper. Awesome rod lots of back bone

Excelentes condiciones y bien empacada!