PENN Fathom II Star Drag Conventional Fishing Reel review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Penn
Material	Aluminum
Color	Black Gold
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

product features

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Full metal body and sideplates
Fast gear access sideplate
Machine-cut marine grade bronze main gear with hardened stainless steel p inion
Versa-Drag system with HT-100 washers
Live Spindle with free floating spool

product description

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.

product details

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.5 x 12.5 x 8.2 inches; 1.39 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ FTHII8XNSD
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 21, 2020
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Pure Fishing
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08DDDXL7F
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China

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Questions about PENN Fathom II Star Drag Conventional Fishing Reel

does this replace the fathom 25n

Answer: Yes the fathom 2 is the newer version and replaces the fathom.

is right or left handed ?

Answer: Mine is right handed I'm not sure if there is an option to buy either or.

Answer: Right

What is the gear ratio

Answer: Gear ratio is 6.1:1 and 30” retrieve per turn

Answer: 6.1:1.

How much line does it hold?

Answer: mono: 6lb/480 yrds, 8lb/305 yrds, 10lb/285yrds.

Is this the fthii8xnsd?

Answer: Yes. The fthii8xnsd is a powerful light weight reel that has performed wonderfully so far this year. I look forward to fishing for Calico bass and jigging for rock fish starting this month.

Level wind?

Answer: No this is not a level wind reel. You will need to stack the line manually during retrieve.

what is the gear ratio

Answer: Gear ratio is 6.1:1 and 30” retrieve per turn

Answer: 6.1:1.

Product reviews of PENN Fathom II Star Drag Conventional Fishing Reel

Charles : Beautiful Small Inshore Reel

This is going to be fun. Great reel; smooth and powerful small inshore reel. I'm totally impressed. It complements the other FTH reels I own. Also, I got ot at a great price from Amazon. Thanks Amazon????

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