Line Capacity Rings – All of the spools feature line capacity rings so that you are always aware of how much line you still have to work with. This is going to provide you with a backup and basically distribute the pressure on the anti-reverse across 2 paws so that there is less wear and tear on the reel. The fact that the ball bearings are shielded will provide good durability over the life of the reel.ĭouble- dog ratchet anti-reverse – Both the single and 2-speed Fathom reels use a double dog ratchet anti-reverse system. The benefit of this material is that it can withstand frequent and heavy use under heat and delivers that silky smooth feel we want from initial start-up through the entire drag run.ĥ shielded stainless steel ball bearings – 5 Shielded stainless steel ball bearings make for a smooth spinning spool that has great castability. The Dura-Drag was developed by Penn in conjunction with a large US auto manufacturer and is the same type of material that is found in the transmissions of racing cars. The oversized main gear when combined with the stainless steel pinion, makes for a very solid feel and a quick retrieve rate with gear ratios as high as 7.1:1 on the single speed FTH40NLDHS model.ĭura-Drag™ washers – The Penn Fathom reels both us Dura-Drag washers which deliver a very smooth and strong drag. If you look at the main gear, you will also see that it has been drilled out to reduce weight. Stainless steel main and pinion gear – Penn has been able to deliver a tremendous amount of power in the Fathom reels thanks to an oversized stainless steel main gear.
The use of the aluminum body not only makes this reel sturdier by not flexing but it is also substantially lighter.
Penn fathom 2 speed vs single speed full#
The full metal body is one of the primary differences between the Squall and the Fathom series of reels.
Street prices are currently running about 20% less check the Amazon links below for the best pricing.įull Metal Body and sideplates – The Fathom Lever Drag frames and sideplates are made from die-cast aluminum that is both lightweight and durable when it comes to resisting corrosion from saltwater. Penn is been able to offer high-speed reels that perform very well for an incredible price point that at the time of this writing (6/17) was a retail of $199-$249 for the lever drag and $249-$299 for the 2-speed lever drag. The lever drag gives you the ability to see just how much drag you have applied as compared to having to guess with a typical star drag system. The Penn Fathom Lever Drag 2-Speed reels come in 5 models as well, starting with the Model FTH15LD2, FTH25NLD2, FTH30LD2, FTH40NLD2 and finishing up with the FTH60LD2 which can pack a whopping 995 yards of 65 lb braid onto the tall spools that is perfect for your larger pelagics like kingfish and sailfish that just love to run as soon as you have them hooked.īoth the lever drag and 2-speed lever drag offer full stainless steel gear trains and a stainless steel pinion gear along with Penns Dura-Drag system that until now has only been available in the high-end Penn International reels. Next are the models FTH25NLD, FTH30LD, FTH40NLD and finally, the high-speed FTH40NLDHS which boasts a 7.1:1 gear ratio with a whopping 60″ retrieve rate of its maximum capacity 785 yards of 50 lb test braid while still weighing in at only 24.7 oz. The Penn Fathom single speed reels are available in 5 models starting out with the Model FTH15LD which weighs in at only 15.1 oz. The Penn Fathom series of lever drag reels is the next step up from the Squall in that the Fathom has a full metal body and sideplates as compared to the Squalls graphite body and sideplates.
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