PENN Battalion Drifting 50LB Rod.PENN Battalion Drifting 50LB Rod. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION. The Battalion Inshore Drifting Rods contains a special blend of high performance graphite, producing a lightweight, powerful, slim diameter blank that can take a lot of heavy use. The tip action is progressive but powerful in the mid section with a stiff butt, creating a rod with amazing sensitivity for bite detection and strength when fighting fish. This unique action is also designed to give