The reel has a notched drag lever system which is very easy to use, and the clicker is nice and loud. All you need to do is twist the knob on the handle and the button pops back out, and you’re in high again. When the button is out you’re in high speed, and by pushing the button in you shift to low speed. I found the 2-Speed system is very easy to use. Combined with the ability to output a huge amount of drag, the Fathom has a very impressive power to weight ratio. The reel is all metal, yet it is very light and rigid. This reel is less expensive and designed to be a well priced all rounder, providing reliability, versatility and good value for money. The Torque 2-Speed is Penn’s high end reel which competes with the likes of the Shimano Talica. This is no exception with the Fathom, I found it to be a really nice and smooth reel to operate. Also with each new reel release Penn is making some great improvements with the gearing and alignment. The market has really taken to it, and for the price they are retailing at they are very good value for money. In short this is a really nice reel from Penn. The shielded ball bearing system is stainless and corrosion proofed, which gives you even more peace of mind when fishing these reels hard in a saltwater environment. This is designed to eliminate any slip or play in the handle, allowing for nice and solid hook ups.
The Fathom has the trusty Penn stainless steel main gear and pinion gear, with the main gear drilled to reduce weight. Pen has put a lot of effort into improving it’s gear systems over recent years. This can be done without taking your hand off the reel. Push the quick shift button in to go into low, and rotate the knob to pop it out to go into high. Quick Shift 2-Speed SystemĪ very easy to use system allowing you to engage and disengage high and low gears in the reel. The drag system is greased with Dura-Lube creating what is known as a wet drag system.
#Fathom 2 speed series
This is system is also used in the more expensive Penn International and Torque series reels. This system is constructed of top of the line Penn drag material. The spools on all sizes of the Fathom can hold a huge amount of line. Combined with the all meta body, these reels are very corrosion resistant. Is perfect for use in saltwater environments.
This is great when hooked to a good fish, and you need to decide to pull anchor and chase it. Standard on all Penn conventional reels these days, these rings allow the angler to know when the line on the spool is at 1/3, 2/3 or Full. This differs from other higher end reels such as the Penn International and the Torque Series which are machined aluminium. The Fathom is made out of a diecast aluminium. This helps avoid flexing in the reel which allows for precision gear alignment. These reels are an all metal construction which keeps them very rigid under load. Penn Fathom Lever Drag 2-Speed Main Features & Technology: So these models of the Fathom are narrow and taller on the spool than the standard reels. The N in the FTH25NLD2, FTH25NLD2LH, FTH40NLD2 stands for Narrow. The FTH25NLD2LH, FTH30LD2LH are Left Hand Models. These reels are really well priced considering much of the technology they feature can be found in the higher end Torque 2-Speed and Penn International Reels.įTH15LD2, FTH25NLD2, FTH25NLD2LH, FTH30LD2, FTH30LD2LH, FTH40NLD2, FTH60LD2
The Fathom series is an all metal, light weight reel, that is designed to offer plenty of power to the angler with bid drag pressures. These reels come in a range of sizes perfect for inshore, nearshore and offshore fishing. Good for slow or high speed jigging.The Penn Fathom Lever Drag 2-Speed conventional reel have become a very popular reel. Line Capacity Braid - 635/50lb 525/65lb 455/80lbĮxcellent reel for deep water fishing with braid. Ideal for braid, this is one of our "Go To" serious reels her at The Complete Angler.ĭura-Drag washers virtually eliminate hesitation,even under extreme drag settings It is easy to change speeds and ideal for a heap of fishing here in NZ. THE FUN STUFF - This reel is just the ticket for bottom fishing, trolling, jigging and a host of other fishing methods. Each drag washer is pretreated with a special compound developed by PENN engineers to ensure smooth drag performance. Fathom Lever Drag reels use Penn's Dura-Drag material, which contains a special Phenolic bonding agent that prevents premature breakdown of the carbon fiber material while providing a barrier to water. THE TECHNICAL STUFF - Penn Fathom Lever Drag 2-Speed Reels have a gear train machined from stainless steel and drilled out for weight reduction, offering the perfect combination of strength and speed.
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