bottom and heavy-duty rod
Penn Regiment III Boat 2.7 m
Original model
Penn Regiment III Boat 2.7 m PENN Squadron II Touch Ledger 3.00m is a heavy two-piece saltwater and river ledger rod rated 50–150g built for deep-water trophy species. Constructed on a tough 24T composite carbon blank with LTS stainless guides and a dense EVA grip. Designed to withstand massive lifting torque when hauling cod, rays, and giant catfish from deep holes.
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Penn Regiment III Boat 2.7 m (30–50 lb class / up to 400 g rating) — heavy-duty boat rod crafted with SLS3 30T carbon technology. Built for deepwater bottom fishing targeting wels catfish, beluga sturgeon, and saltwater species with heavy rigs.
What this rod class is for
Bottom and heavy-duty rods are designed for extreme loads: delivering heavy leads and feeders in powerful river currents, targeting wels catfish, sturgeon, beluga, and burbot in deep Volga river channels.
How to build the tackle system
For heavy bottom fishing, pair with heavy-duty 5000–8000 spinning or multiplier reels, strong 0.25+ mm braid or 0.40–0.60 mm monofilament, and forged heavy sturgeon/catfish hooks.
Verified real-model or series specifications
- Specifications: 2.70 m, 2 pieces, 360 g weight, 30–50 lb class, SLS3 30T carbon, reinforced SeaGuide Heavy Duty SiC guides.
- Features heavy-duty double-locking aluminium reel seat and gimbal butt for fighting-harness leverage against fish exceeding 50 kg.
In-game strengths
- Durability 360: rank 4 of 8 among in-game rods of this class.
- Power 225: rank 4 of 8 among in-game rods of this class.
Limitations and trade-offs
- Sensitivity 42: rank 5 of 8; this is a relative weakness within the in-game class.
- Casting 86: rank 5 of 8; this is a relative weakness within the in-game class.
Penn Regiment III Boat 2.7 m in Volga 2026
In the Volga 2026 catalogue this rod unlocks at level 24 and costs 36,000 ₽. Specifications: power 225, sensitivity 42, casting 86, durability 360. Within its class the ranks are: power — 4/8, sensitivity — 5/8, casting — 5/8, durability — 4/8.
In the game, rod power contributes to effective outfit power and load calculations; sensitivity contributes to total tackle sensitivity and several fight phases; cast feeds the final casting stat together with reel and tuning values. A single highest number is therefore not enough—the rod works as part of the whole setup.
Within its class progression, the previous step is Daiwa Black Widow Carp 12ft (power +85, sensitivity -12, casting -70, durability +80). The next step is Penn International VI Stand-Up; versus it this rod is power -85, sensitivity -10, casting -49, durability -60. Compare the four-stat profile and intended job rather than price alone.
What to verify before buying
- Find the complete manufacturer article/SKU and generation of the model.
- Confirm length, lure rating or line weight class, action, and section count.
- Check blank material, guide types, reel seat construction, and grip ergonomics.
- Match the real casting rating to your lure/rig payload and current conditions.
- Confirm official warranty, supplied accessories, and spare tip/section availability.
Common mistakes
- Purchasing by length alone: one series often spans multiple casting powers and actions.
- Judging the entire tackle system solely by the rod while ignoring reel drag and line strength.
- Exceeding the blank's rated casting threshold with fully loaded feeders or oversized lures.
- Using a stiff fast blank with fine tippets without proper reel drag adjustment.
Care and storage
After fishing remove grit and dirt; after saltwater use, rinse gently with fresh water and dry sections and joints completely. Do not seal a wet rod for storage, do not pull on guides when separating sections, and transport the blank in a suitable sleeve or tube.
Practical tackle applications
Game price and ratings are not product specifications. Use the exact SKU and current manufacturer specification when buying; availability, price, warranty and regional versions can differ.
Reference and authorized equipment catalogues: pennfishing.com
Prepared by the Volga 2026 editorial team. Verification methodology and reference guide.