Penn fathom 2 15lw
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It’s lightning fast best of all and offers all of this in 5 sizes to fit the needs of the offshore and nearshore serious fisherman. Above all, it’s built with performance and durability in mind. It’s built for the long haul and has the features that count rather than the bells and whistles found on other reels today.
#PENN FATHOM 2 15LW SERIES#
Overall, the Penn Fathom series does not disappoint. It also comes equipped with an instant anti-reverse bearing with a silent back up rachet feature. The aluminum spool comes with indicator of “full, 2/3 and 1/3 levels which is a must for the bottom fishing angler. When I put the unspooled reel into free spool it ran super smooth and just kept on running. This amounts to about 40 inches per crank. I was amazed at the 25 pounds of drag with the 6.0.1 retrieve ratio. Another feature I like is the pre-drilled tie off holes in the spindle to prevent the problem of braided line from slipping on the spool.
#PENN FATHOM 2 15LW FULL#
The Fathom series includes a full metal body and side plates that do a great job of keeping a perfect gear alignment under heavy loads. The narrow spool version holds 650 yards of 20# braid and 450 yards of 5o# braid which makes it a great option for the anglers that like fishing the offshore and nearshore structures. I’m a fan of the dependable star drag and glad to see still on the Fathom series. The model is equipped with the traditional Penn star drag that features Versa-Drag, drag control that consist of 6 stainless steel ball bearings. I was impressed with the compact size and balanced feel of the reel. It comes in both narrow and standard spools depending on your need. The one I chose is the FTH 25 which is middle way through the series. This series of 5 reels runs from the smaller FTH 12 all the way up to the FTH 40 for the offshore needs.
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Having been a Penn fan for a number of years, the Fathom impressed me with its more than adequate anodized aluminum frame. Now I understand that beauty is not what catches the fish, but this story is not over. The first thing that caught my attention to the Penn Fathom reel was the beautiful black and gold color combination.