Prevail® III Spinning Surf Rod
Prevail® III Spinning Surf Rod
It’s not often you can find everything you want in a high-end saltwater rod without spending a fortune. The PENN® Prevail® III rods are now improved, offering 100% graphite rods on (inshore specific models) and a graphite composite blend (heavier models) to provide strength, versatility, and performance. One-piece stainless steel Dura-Guides provide ultimate durability, and perform flawlessly with all types of line. Premium cork grips and rubber shrink tube handles will surely provide comfort and traction for any fishing situation.
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Compare Prevail® III Spinning Surf Rod Models
PRESFIII815S90
$139.95
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Rod Length:
9'
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Rod Power:
Medium Light
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Rod Action:
Moderate Fast
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Line Rating:
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Lure Rating:
1/2 - 2 oz
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Pieces:
PRESFIII1220S80
$119.95
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Rod Length:
8'
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Rod Power:
Medium
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Rod Action:
Moderate Fast
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Line Rating:
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Lure Rating:
3/4 - 3 oz
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Pieces:
PRESFIII1220S90
$139.95
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Rod Length:
9'
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Rod Power:
Medium
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Rod Action:
Moderate Fast
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Line Rating:
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Lure Rating:
3/4 - 3 oz
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Pieces:
PRESFIII1530S10
$139.95
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Rod Length:
10'
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Rod Power:
Medium Heavy
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Rod Action:
Moderate Fast
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Line Rating:
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Lure Rating:
1 - 5 oz
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Pieces:
PRESFIII1530S11
$149.95
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Rod Length:
11'
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Rod Power:
Medium Heavy
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Rod Action:
Moderate Fast
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Line Rating:
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Lure Rating:
2 - 6 oz
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Pieces:
PRESFIII2040S12
$159.95
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Rod Length:
12'
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Rod Power:
Heavy
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Rod Action:
Moderate Fast
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Line Rating:
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Lure Rating:
4 - 8 oz
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Pieces:
- TTrentVerified Buyer1 month agoRated 1 out of 5 starsDamaged on Arrival – Poor Packaging
I ordered a Penn rod directly, and it arrived completely damaged and unusable. The rod has a noticeable crack right out of the box, and in the most critical part of the rod. It was shipped with zero protective padding or bubble wrap to prevent it from shifting or taking impacts during transit. However I would guess the crack was there before shipping based on it being the middle part of the rod that is cracked, which makes me wonder what kind of quality control they have for these things...
For a high-quality fishing rod, you expect the manufacturer to take basic precautions when shipping. Extremely disappointed in the quality control and packaging standards here. I have reached out to customer service to return this, but I won't be ordering from Penn again...
PFPENN® Fishing1 month agoWe're very sorry to hear your rod arrived damaged and understand how disappointing this must have been, especially when you were expecting a quality product. This is not the experience we want for our customers. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the packaging and quality control, and we'll be sure to share it with our team. We're glad you've already reached out to customer service, and we'll work to make this right as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate you giving us the opportunity to address your concerns.
- KkeeferVerified Reviewer6 days agoRated 4 out of 5 starsGood rod
I had to replace my old rods used for Striper bank/surf fishing 2 years ago. I got this rod paired with a PENN Battle III 6000 HS and a KastKing KONG rod (Same specs, same reel). I clean my rods after every use. I use 40' braid to a 30lb Floracarbon leader. From last spring to the start of summer I caught over 50 Stripers. Many were 40" to 50" but most were in the mid to high 30" range. The previous year I caught approximately the same.
This Prevail has performed very well throughout its current lifecycle. It has performed just as well as the KONG. However, I noticed that the top eyelet on the prevail has obtained sharp gouges in it. I think this can be attributed to line stress on the eyelet from catching heavy fish. The KONG has no visable wear in the top eyelet and it has experienced the same catch load. I had to file the top eyelet down on the Prevail in order to ensure my line isn't cut from the gouges. I imagine I have the rest of this season to fish before needing to replace that eyelet. It must be made of a soft material. I did notice what looked like copper under the stainless steel finish when inspecting at the gouges and filing down the sharp ridges. Just be advised to check your line and eyelets after catching heavier fish.
PFPENN® Fishing4 hours agoThank you for the detailed feedback and for sharing your experience with the PENN Prevail. It’s great to hear the rod has handled so many impressive Stripers, including fish in the 40–50" range.
We’re sorry to hear about the wear on the top guide. Your comments about the guide material and the gouging are very helpful, and we’ll be sure to pass this feedback along to our product team for review. We also appreciate the reminder to regularly inspect guides and line after landing larger fish.
Thank you for choosing PENN and for taking the time to share your experience!
- TKThomas K.Verified Buyer1 week agoRated 1 out of 5 starsNo tip and no service
The rod itself actually seems solid, but the moment I took it out onto the beach straight out of the box, the rod tip just slid off and i to the water. I tried to email support to see if anything could be done, but haven't gotten a response in about a month now
PFPENN® Fishing4 hours agoWe’re sorry to hear about the issue with your rod tip and the delay in receiving a response from our support team. We understand how frustrating that must be, especially with a brand-new rod.
We see you have received a response, and a replacement was sent out to you under warranty. Thank you for your patience!
- SGsergio g.Verified Buyer2 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsFantastic Rod!
I got the 9ft medium mod fast and its great with my battle IV 4000! Great distance, feel, and comfort while casting paddle tail swimbaits and plugs. Heck I caught a nice 34in Striped bass on my second outing with this rod!
- DWDanno W.Verified Reviewer8 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsVersatile rod at good value
Used an 8' Prevail III rod paired with a Fierce 6000 reel for roosterfish in Baja Sur. Performed great - from both shore and boat - and was at a reasonable enough cost to where we aren't worried about it if it gets damaged or lost while traveling.