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Offline Wreckfish

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Penn Fathom 25LW Review
« on: January 18, 2017, 03:26:52 PM »
Penn Fathom 25LW (Available n left hand version also which I purchased)
All Metal Frame and spool
Star Drag (No lever drags for togging)
Gear Ratio: 4:3:1 (Perfect for Black fishing)
Star Drag (Perfect for Black fishing)
30Lb Drag
20 oz
4 Bearing
This reel is a beast and will beat the toughest Tog out there. At $156, Penn Fathom 25LW is a great price for a quality reel. 


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Re: Penn Fathom 25LW Review
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2017, 05:55:47 AM »
Thanks Phil,
I'm looking for a good togging reel to match my custom Wreckfish rod. I noticed some Togging sharpies using them this season,
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Penn Fathom Level Wind Baitcasting Reel, a workhorse of power for big - water game fish. Everything about the Fathom Level Wind is geared for heavyweight performance and heavy loads! 30 lbs. of drag pressure. Full-metal body for exceptional strength and durability. HT-100 Versa-Drag for smooth, consistent pull even under heavy loads. It is THE general-purpose Reel for charter boat captains, bottom-fishing, casting, you name it... if it lives in saltwater and you want to beat it up, the Fathom is for you. More: Full-metal body and sideplates keep precise gear alignment under heavy loads; Marine-grade bronze alloy main gear, and precision-machined stainless steel pinion gear; Versa-Drag system with HT-100 washers, adjustable for different drag settings; 3 shielded stainless ball bearings for smooth action; Instant anti-reverse bearing with silent back up ratchet; Stainless steel TiN coated Level Wind system; Lower 4.3:1 gear ratio for extreme cranking power. State Model. Order yours today! Model No.: FTH15LW; Mono Line Cap. (yds./lb.): 320/15, 280/17, 220/20; Braid Cap. (yds./lb.): 525/20, 440/30, 300/50; Bearings: 3+1; Gear Ratio: 4.3:1; Max. Drag: 30 lbs.; Line Retrieve: 24"; Weight: 19 ozs. Model No.: FTH20LW; Mono Line Cap. (yds./lb.): 320/17, 260/20, 230/25; Braid Cap. (yds./lb.): 675/20, 500/30, 350/50; Bearings: 3+1; Gear Ratio: 4.3:1; Max. Drag: 30 lbs.; Line Retrieve: 24"; Weight: 19 1/2 ozs. Model No.: FTH25LW; Mono Line Cap. (yds./lb.): 330/20, 290/25, 220/30; Braid Cap. (yds./lb.): 650/30, 450/50, 380/65; Bearings: 3+1; Gear Ratio: 4.3:1; Max. Drag: 30 lbs.; Line Retrieve: 24"; Weight: 20 ozs. Model No.: FTH40LW; Mono Line Cap. (yds./lb.): 390/30, 330/40, 240/50; Braid Cap. (yds./lb.): 825/50, 675/65, 575/80; Bearings: 3+1; Gear Ratio: 4.3:1; Max. Drag: 30 lbs.; Line Retrieve: 24"; Weight: 24 ozs. Model No.: FTH60LW; Mono Line Cap. (yds./lb.): 440/40, 320/50, 280/60; Braid Cap. (yds./lb.): 900/65, 775/80, 650/100; Bearings: 3+1; Gear Ratio: 4.3:1; Max. Dra
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Re: Penn Fathom 25LW Review
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2017, 07:15:16 AM »
 t^ I've been useing a Penn Squall the past 3 seasons with no problems. Thanks for the review Phil
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Re: Penn Fathom 25LW Review
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2017, 07:23:08 AM »
The Fathoms had a little more drag Squall 30 and all aluminum vs graphite side plates (I think. Both about the same weight. Both nice reels Skip


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Re: Penn Fathom 25LW Review
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2017, 02:42:19 AM »
Been fishing a Fathom 20 LWLH and I love it. My Squall 40 LH developed cracks in the composite frame after the warranty expired. I'll be getting a Fathom 25 LWLH for a take down travel rod that I need a winch for.Great reel for the price.
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Re: Penn Fathom 25LW Review
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2017, 06:27:07 AM »
Fill, would it be easy to remove the level wind on it? I tend the "thumb" the line and have reeled it into the corner before  thud
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Re: Penn Fathom 25LW Review
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2017, 07:17:14 AM »
Fill, would it be easy to remove the level wind on it? I tend the "thumb" the line and have reeled it into the corner before  thud
Al, The Fathom comes in a non-level wind version to.


 

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