This reel is the real deal. Small in size but packs the power you need to land those trophy fish. If you don't have one, get one.
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This is a good reel to load up with spectre, use a flouro or mono leader and catch 30 lb tuna and yellowtail. My experience out of the box, was a sticky freewheel, so I could not cast a live bait, period. Luckily, we loaded up on 20-30 lb tuna by letting the live bait swim and hand feeding the line. We were chumming with cut bait I decided to put one on and drop it and got bit, right away and hard......I had fun with it, but the first trip it did not cast, bad bearing....made in china? Poor quality control? Freak? Sent it in without removing my line (per instructions from Penn at their expense) and they gave me a new reel, sending back my old spool, so now I have a backup spool, and the bad bearing. They'll figure it out. It now casts very well and is perfect for game fish 30 lbs and less. Maybe bigger, but 30 lbs was the biggest I've caught with the reel. If they got it right the first time, I'd give it four or five stars, for the price.Read full review
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I’ve had this reel for about 3 years. I use it on long range trips in the Gulf of Mexico targeting Mangrove Snapper. I’ve caught over 100 Snapper with it ranging from 2 to 5 pounds. I’ve also caught a few Red Grouper as well. The 2 speed system works very well. It is extremely easy to shift into and out of. The drag is smooth and plenty strong enough for what I use it for. Overall Quality has been great. I’ve had zero issues with this and other Penn Fathom II 2-speed reels I have.
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It is pretty. I purchased this for light trolling for king mackerel but the more the lever drag is applied the harder it is to turn the handle. I used his one time and sold it for a lot less than I paid for it and purchased another American made Avet.
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I own virtually every make of high end reals. This Penn, dollar for dollar is the best deal.
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