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THE THREE MUSKETEERS

PENN MAG4 BEACHCASTERS RRP: FROM £312.99

Many will see the launch of Penn’s new flagship Mag4 beachcasters as a breakthrough into a higher price band. Within this range there are three rods covering a variety of mixed and rough ground fishing.

I got my hands on two of the three – the Mixed Ground rated for casting six ounces (170g) and the Surf & Rock rated eight ounces (225g). There is also a Mixed Ground seven-ounce (200g)

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