Penn Squadron III Labrax Spinning Rod 242 2.4m 14–42g

Penn Squadron III Labrax 242 – Purpose-Built for Seabass

The Penn Squadron III Labrax 242 combines modern fast-action engineering with saltwater reliability to deliver a versatile spinning rod for lure fishing. Whether you're working the surf line or casting around structure, this rod offers the balance and power seabass anglers need.

Extra-Fast Action for Precise Lure Control

The 24T carbon blank delivers a crisp, responsive tip that lets you impart lifelike action to jerkbaits, poppers, and soft plastics. The extra-fast taper ensures instant hooksets while maintaining enough backbone to pressure fish away from rocks, pilings, and submerged obstacles.

Lightweight Power Reserve

Despite its slim profile, the high-modulus carbon construction packs serious lifting power in the lower section. At 125 cm transport length, the two-piece design fits comfortably in most rod tubes and car boots, making it a practical choice for mobile anglers covering multiple marks in a session.

Choose the Right Variant

The Squadron III Labrax series spans three lengths and casting windows to match your fishing scenario:

• Squadron III Labrax 212 10–30 g – Compact 2.1 m length; ideal for tight spots, harbour walls, and lighter lures (shallow-diving minnows, small stickbaits); suits finesse tactics in calm conditions

• Squadron III Labrax 242 14–42 g – All-round 2.4 m workhorse; handles jigs, medium swimbaits, and subsurface plugs; versatile for jetties, beaches, and estuary mouths

• Squadron III Labrax 272 20–50 g – Extended 2.7 m reach; casts heavier metal jigs and deep-diving lures into stronger currents; suited to open coastlines and distance work

Facts

• Rod length: 2.4 m

• Casting weight: 14–42 g

• Sections: 2 pc

• Transport length: 125 cm

• Blank material: 24T carbon

• Rod action: Extra Fast

• Handle: High-density EVA

• Guides: 9 (including tip), LTS type

• Reel seat: DPS type

• Weight: 216 g (packaged)