New Penn Battle series spinning reels

[bbrueck]

Has anyone had any experience with these yet? They are new for 2011. Think I want to try a 3000 and a 5000.

[coores14]

as far as i can tell, they are basically a Sargus but in a different color. The Sargus doesn't exist this year, but the Battle is the same size, same price, etc. I own two Sargus reels, a 4000 and an 8000. Two weeks ago I ordered some parts for the 8000 and the part numbers have BTL on them, whereas they used to have SG.
Good reel for a good price.

[bbrueck]

Thanks coores14, that's good info. A bit more comforting? that they are built on proven Sargus technology. Looking forward to giving these guys a workout on our striped bass.