Penn Fathom Lever Drag 2-Speed Reels Review

Depends on the rod, the amount of weight you are trying to cast, and experience casting a conventional reel, but the reel is certainly capable.

<span>Hi Sean, According to Penn, Both Penn models: FTH40NLD and the FTH40NLD2 have the same drag. When the drag is increased from Strike to Full Drag there is a 5lb increase from 23lb to 28lbs. If you put the lever in between Strike and Full that would b

<span>Hi June, I would recommend a Penn FTH25NLD2 Lever Drag 2-Speed Reel. This would be ideal for both jigging and bottom fishing applications. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/penn-fth25nld2-lever-drag-2-speed-reel.html</a><span> Please let us kno

<span>Hi Kenn, I would recommend the Penn FTH15XNLD2LH Fathom Lever Drag 2-Speed Reel. This reel can has alot of line capacity, is left handed, and would be great for working jigs of all sizes. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you

<span>Hi Aymeric, For the Penn Fathom Lever Drag 2-Speed Reels, the "XN" refers to the spool size for the model of the reel. "XN" means "Extra Narrow" spool. This is ideal for many different jigging applications where you need a narrow spool to help guide

Brian,<p>A good rod to pair with the Penn Fathom Lever Drag reel FTH25NLD2 would be the OTI Pitch Black rod OTIPB63500A.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

This reel is a good fit for that rod and will be perfect for bottom fishing and will definitely be able to handle most species without any issues.

<a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/penn-fth30ld2-lever-drag-2-speed-reel.html">Penn FTH30LD2 Lever Drag 2-Speed Reel</a> paired with <a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/ocean-tackle-international-fb56500c-fathom-blade-casting-rod.html">Ocean Tackle I

Yes, the Penn Fathom 2 speed lever drag reels would be a great option for big snapper. 

The difference between the two models mentioned is NLD2(LH) is a left handed model where as the NLD2 is a right handed model.<p>I would recommend the 25-30 size if you want to handle that wide range of fish</p>

<span>Hi Sean, The Penn FTH40NLD2 Lever Drag 2-Speed Reel will hold up to 450yds of 100lb Braided line. We can tie on a leader for you at the end of your reel. Just be sure to leave a note in the comment section during checkout with any spooling notes you

We would recommend the 25N paired with a Lamiglas TFX7650CT or similar rod:<p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/lamiglas-tfx7650ct-tri-flex-graphite-saltwater-inshore-rod.html">https://www.tackledirect.com/lamiglas-tfx7650ct-tri-flex-grap

Yes that combo will work for your application. 

The Penn Ally Boat Rods are extremely nice.  They also tend to be a bit lighter in overall weight as well.

Size 15 will work for what you are doing. 

Yes. The 40 size would likely be the most ideal for that application.

The Penn Fathom Lever Drag 2-Speed Reels comes with the bolts and clamp that is required to attach the reel to a rod.

Hello Theo. These reels unfortunately do not have harness lugs.

Hello James. These reels are made in china.

<span>Hi Sean, If you purchase a reel and the Spectra Braided line that you want, you can simply leave a note in the comment section during checkout asking to spool your reel with the purchased Braided Line. Once you purchase the braided line and the reel

You'll want the fathom for the type of fishing you're doing. As far as a rod the pgb70xh for Star rods would be a good choice. 

Full metal body and side plates. 

A 9 foot St.Croix mojo surf would pair up well with this reel

We have a RH Composites SS Surf Series Conventional Rods in a heavy 9 foot 1 piece but we are unable to ship that due to shipping restrictions, there is a 9 foot 2 piece medium but may be to light for the type of fishing you want to use.

<span>Hi Ryan, The Penn Fathom Lever Drag 2 speed reels will not work well for your application as these reels do not come with a magnetic cast function to assist you with casting. We recommend looking at Penn Squall II Star drag reel in size 15 as anothe

<span>Hi Anthony, A Penn FTH60LD2 Lever Drag 2-Speed Reel would be great for trolling for Wahoo. However since it's currently sold out I would also recommend a Penn FTH40NLDHS Lever Drag Reel. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/penn-fth40nldhs-lever-d

Hi Adam. For bottom fishing with that reel, we suggest 40 or 50# braid and a 20 -30 foot fluorocarbon leader of 60-80#. As for line color it really is personal choice. Some guys like the yellow due to visibility while others like the blue to blend in with

Hello Sean, <p><br /></p><p>The Penn Fathom Lever Drag 2 speed reel has a stainless main gear as well a stainless steel pinion gear </p>

<span>Hi Thomas, The Penn Fathom Lever Drag Reel in the 25N size will work for your application and planned line selection but we recommend the 30 size to get more braid capacity and allow for more 50# topshot. Please let us know if there is anything else

<span>The Penn Fathom Lever Drag 2-Speed Reels feature a Line Clicker button positioned on the sideplate opposite the handle retrieve side. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>

<span>Hi Sean, For most offshore applcations 100lb topshot of either monofilament or fluorocarbon will be fine attached to 80lb Braided line. You can do this a number of ways. For Trolling applications I would recommend a bimini twist for the braided line

<span>Hi Sean, According to Penn, The Sunset position just means the maximum drag setting for the reel. The lever at Sunset point shows maximum drag has been reached when set for full pressure. This would primarily be for a "do or die" situation, such as

<span>Hi Ray, The Penn Fathom Lever Drag 2-Speed Reels only come in a Left Hand version in a 15XN, 25N, and a 30 Model size. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines</span>

<span>Hi Ray, Unfortunately we only carry the Penn Fathom Lever Drag 2-Speed Reel in Right Hand Retrieve for the Fathom 40 and Fathom 60 models. The Penn FTH30LD2LH Lever Drag 2-Speed Reel would pair well with your Okuma PCH 706 XH rod for fishing tuna. T

<span>Hi Sean, The Penn FTH40NLD2 Lever Drag 2-Speed Reel has a manufacturer listed drag rating listed for 23lbs at Strike, 28lbs at Full Drag, and 40lbs at Sunset Drag which is the highest the lever can go. This is what is listed and approved by Penn for

The Penn Fathom 15 is the perfect size for offshore seabass or any deep water bottom fishing. It holds plenty of braided line and also is small enough to fit comfortably in the hand also with 16lbs of drag at max it will cover all species you will run int

The "n" would stand for narrow spool <p><br /></p>