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PENN Fathom II Star Drag Conventional Fishing Reel, Black Gold, 25N

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Fathom Ii Star Drag


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  • PENN FATHOM II STAR DRAG FISHING REEL: Featuring a full metal body with metal fast gear access sideplates and a live spindle design with free-floating spool, the Fathom provides effortless casts and simple maintenance to prepare for any battle.
  • RECOVERY RATE: Recover 42” | 107cm of line for every turn of the crank. Gear ratio of 6.1:1. Machine-cut marine-grade bronze main gear with hardened stainless steel pinion.
  • 7 TOTAL SHIELDED STAINLESS STEEL BEARINGS; Instant Anti-Reverse provides smooth operation for any fishing experience, protecting against losing tension once your hook is set.
  • HT-100 STAR DRAG VERSA-DRAG SYSTEM: A premium drag, featuring a max drag of 30lb | 13.6kg and a Centrifugal braking system, this system is easy to adjust as the fight wears on.
  • RIGHT HANDLE POSITION with single-handle design.

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The second generation PENN Fathom II star drag reel is built with a rigid metal frame and sideplates, now with added features to make it more angler friendly than ever. Featuring our fast gear access sideplate, any angler can service their gears and HT-100 drag system quickly and efficiently. The PENN live spindle design offers long, effortless casts, while the power gear ratios (select models only) give ultimate torque for winching up deep fish. Magnetic casting brake available on 12 and 15 sizes only.

Saltwater breeds a different kind of angler. It toughens you. It cures you like bacon. It leaves you thirsty for the next fight. Hard core saltwater anglers need equipment that is as tough as they are, and as reliable as the rising tide. At PENN, we've been testing the limits of saltwater fishing since 1932, which is why our reputation for durability runs so deep. PENN. LET THE BATTLE BEGIN.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
276 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, smoothness, performance, size and value of the fishing reel. For example, they mention it's impressive, holds a lot more line and is great value for money.

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63 customers mention55 positive8 negative

Customers like the quality of the fishing reel. They mention it's an impressive and well-built reel. Customers are also happy with the performance and style. They say it casts like a dream and is durable.

"Complete sheerness and impeccable reel. A master of artistry and design I recommend this reel highly as I purchased it as a upgrade from the Penn..." Read more

"...Getting used to a reel without a level wind is super quick and easy...." Read more

"...The drag was smooth as silk no matter what pressure was put on it. Impressive reel and one of the best reels on the market in that price range IMO...." Read more

"This is a very good reel. You can cast it so far, as a matter of fact I can just about throw it out of line. That being my only complaint...." Read more

24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the fishing reel. They mention that it has a super smooth drag, and is great for throwing live bait. They also appreciate the smooth operation and the comfortable handle. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...spool allows for more yards of like to be held and drag and clicking system are superb I would highly recommended buying this reel and paring it..." Read more

"...The drag was smooth as silk no matter what pressure was put on it. Impressive reel and one of the best reels on the market in that price range IMO...." Read more

"...Even though it's fast it still has loads of torque. Love the audible drag settings and the durable construction...." Read more

"...The reel was smooth and quite; very light and easy to hold all day...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the fishing reel. They mention that it works great, handles extremely well, and has no failures in the real world. Some say that it is an awesome powerful little reel with good cranking power.

"Just took it on a Charter and it handled extremely well. Of course no levelwind so it took a little getting used to...." Read more

"...I own others and as expected this thing is amazing. A work horse of a reel for its size. Was able to fit around 250 yards of 50lb max cuatro braid." Read more

"...The reel performed well and I'm confident that if a very large Bass or fluke bites that it will perform...." Read more

"Overall works fine, have to say that after reading lots of reviews from other buyers I was expecting for something else but did not meet the..." Read more

8 customers mention6 positive2 negative

Customers like the size of the fishing reel. They say it's an excellent size/capacity, and the size is not an issue. They also say it holds a lot more line than other reels, and can catch 20lb fish all day long.

"...It feels great and it holds a lot more line than i have on other reels...." Read more

"...The size is not an issue. Casting this thing is an absolute joy. I wanted a huge beefy conventional reel for surf fishing for shark and drum...." Read more

"...That being my only complaint. I wish the line capacity was bigger, because if you throw most of the line off of it, and get hung up and break off,..." Read more

"...The drag is smooth and can catch 20lb fish all day long. It feels like it is built to last, and for the price it can't be beat........" Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the fishing reel.

"Great value. Tough." Read more

"Fantastic reel for a fantastic price...." Read more

"Great reel and affordable." Read more

"...Smooth retrieve. Excellent size/capacity. A really excellent bargain comparable to reels costing double." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the speed of the fishing reel. They mention that it is very fast, has a smooth drag, and is great at taking in line quickly.

"...This reel is great at taking in line quickly. When I'm fishing down to 300 feet, the boat isn't waiting for me to get up anymore. Im waiting on them...." Read more

"...Super smooth drag and I love the high speed retrieve. Great reel so far" Read more

"...Great reel. Smooth drop and fast reel in. Caught everything from grouper to AJs and the reel did great. Highly recommend." Read more

"Exactly what I expected. Fast delivery" Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the fishing reel easy to use. They mention it's comfortable and solid in their hand.

"Seriously can't wait to get this thing out on the water. It feels great and it holds a lot more line than i have on other reels...." Read more

"...reels on the market such as the Avet and Truth reels, but it feels solid in your hand and it outcasts those reels easily...." Read more

"...Pro: Light and comfortable to useCon: Eccentric lever hard to flip. Don't know if this is a feature or a defect...." Read more

"...Nice spool lip. Great drag that's very adjustable and smooth. Comfortable handle. Smooth retrieve. Excellent size/capacity...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the fishing reel very light and easy to hold all day.

"...The reel was smooth and quite; very light and easy to hold all day...." Read more

"Fantastic reel for a fantastic price. The reel is super light and looks to be a fish killer with minimal to medium bling..." Read more

"Penn Fathom30 Star Drag Conventional Baitcasting reelPro: Light and comfortable to useCon: Eccentric lever hard to flip...." Read more

"great reel, super strength, light weight enough, and looks dope" Read more

Prodigy of surf fishing products
5 Stars
Prodigy of surf fishing products
Complete sheerness and impeccable reel. A master of artistry and design I recommend this reel highly as I purchased it as a upgrade from the Penn Squall 15 casting special. Though this reel is heavier than the squall, the aluminum design and thinner spool allows for more yards of like to be held and drag and clicking system are superb I would highly recommended buying this reel and paring it with a 12 foot rod such a Penn Carnage or Bass pro breakwater rod for maximum casting distance. However, it is a pain in the ass to get birds nest, but tweaking it and setting the spool tensioner with adjusting the magnets I am easily able to cast over 100 yards with this and get my bait out where i need it too. Ps my biggest fish I caught was on the surf a 4 ft shark with 20lb Momoi Hi catch mono, that stuff is crazy thin and abrasion resistant I was able to fit 360 yards on this spool and the drag kept up thank you penn
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021
Complete sheerness and impeccable reel. A master of artistry and design I recommend this reel highly as I purchased it as a upgrade from the Penn Squall 15 casting special. Though this reel is heavier than the squall, the aluminum design and thinner spool allows for more yards of like to be held and drag and clicking system are superb I would highly recommended buying this reel and paring it with a 12 foot rod such a Penn Carnage or Bass pro breakwater rod for maximum casting distance. However, it is a pain in the ass to get birds nest, but tweaking it and setting the spool tensioner with adjusting the magnets I am easily able to cast over 100 yards with this and get my bait out where i need it too. Ps my biggest fish I caught was on the surf a 4 ft shark with 20lb Momoi Hi catch mono, that stuff is crazy thin and abrasion resistant I was able to fit 360 yards on this spool and the drag kept up thank you penn
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great casting reel!
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018
Just went out on a halfday to break in the Fathom15 and the thing was casting great, tossing the Tady AA surface iron a mile. The reel took probably about 250 yds of 50lb powerpro braid and probably around 20 yds of 30lb mono topshot. Had no problem dragging in the bonito and calico with ease. Even ended up hooking into a yellow and the rod I what was bent over and probably coulda used one slightly more heavy duty but the reel did absolutely great. I also had brought my relatively new Daiwa Lexa on the same rod as well and ended up not even touching it because I was loving the fathom too much.
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Kyle McCallion
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