Jun 24, 2024 · If you like the Penn Fathom 400, just get it.It’s basically a rebadged Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast. The Okuma Komodo is the other popular low profile baitcaster.

Aug 21, 2024 · A friend is looking at the Fathom II Lever Drag 2 speed model 80 to go on a Bluefin Trip next week. Seems to have pretty good specs, 50# drag capacity, 980 yards of 100# braid. 32.9 oz, is that considered a lot? Anyone have good or bad...

Jul 27, 2023 · I have no issues with my Penn fathom 25nld2, as a dedicated 40# setup for bait/jigs. I use it for rockfishing to bft.

Nov 19, 2020 · I finally had a chance to really give my new Penn Fathom 400 High Speed reel to the test. I loaded it up on my UC Mega rod, and hit the party boat, the MJIV, for an afternoon of awesome Striped Bass fishing.

Jul 16, 2020 · A Fathom FTH30LD2 would do a great job at what you want, and in the 2-speed version weighs about 20 ounces. A 20 International weighs over 50 ounces [2 1/2 times as much], and would not balance too well on most rods you can get today that fish 20 and 30 pound lines.

Nov 9, 2019 · The Penn Fathom II 12 and 15 star drags look very similar in size/weight, but I've heard that the 12 casts better and lets the weak/small bait we’ve had this year swim better.

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Jun 18, 2022 · Looking fir opinions on the 1st gen penn fathom 25n star drag. I'm picking one up local fir $150 and wondering if this is a fair price and opinions on Using it as a starter surface iron reel.

Nov 23, 2023 · I use my Gen 1 Penn Fathom 40 on a Calstar Graphfighter 775XH (60-120) as an 80lb jigging set up constantly. That reel is outstanding for 60-80lb work.

Aug 14, 2024 · Looking for rod recommendations to pair with fathom 300lp. Prefer trigger grip