The second generation PENN Fathom II Star Drag is a very sturdy built deep sea fishing reel with metal frame and side plates. Star Drag means that the drag is adjusted with the star wheel inside the handle when you want to apply more or less pressure on the fish. Choose one of the Power models if you want a lower gear ratio and an easier time winching large fish from the depth. The smaller sizes 12 and 15 are also equipped with a magnetic casting brake to prevent backlash when casting.
Metal frame and side plates
Brass main gear and stainless steel pinion gear
Versa-DragTM brake system with HT-100TM drag washers
6 stainless steel ball bearings + IAR
Line capacity rings
Easy to open side plate for servicing
PENN Fathom II Star Drag baitcasting Reel
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The second generation PENN Fathom II Star Drag is a very sturdy built deep sea fishing reel with metal frame and side plates. Star Drag means that the drag is adjusted with the star wheel inside the handle when you want to apply more or less pressure on the fish. Choose one of the Power models if you want a lower gear ratio and an easier time winching large fish from the depth. The smaller sizes 12 and 15 are also equipped with a magnetic casting brake to prevent backlash when casting.
Metal frame and side plates
Brass main gear and stainless steel pinion gear
Versa-DragTM brake system with HT-100TM drag washers
Refers to which product family the product belongs to. In many cases, there are matching reels and rods within the same product family. These items are designed to work together.
Refers to which line is primarily suited to the product. The most common types of lines are braided lines and monofilament lines.
Braided, Mono
Gear ratio
What is gear ratio? The term gear ratio, or 'gear ratio' in English, is a value that indicates how many laps around the reel’s spool the line goes per crank. A normal gear ratio is around 5.0:1 and up, meaning the spool rotates five times per crank. A fast gear ratio (high speed) is typically around 6.5:1, meaning 6.5 spool rotations per crank. Such a reel can be great when fishing for sea trout on the coast, as trout often like a bit of speed on the lure. In modern spin fishing, there are also reels with super-fast gear ratios, over 7.5 spool rotations per crank, used with certain lures that benefit from being fished very quickly.
Are you a beginner and want better control over the lure you’ve cast? Use a reel with a slightly lower gear ratio, around 5.0:1.
6.1:1
Reel handle side
This indicates which side of the reel the handle is on.
Right
Line included
Whether the reel comes with pre-spooled line or not. If the line is included, just unpack your gear and start fishing!
Not Pre-Spooled
Max drag capacity
The maximum number of kilos the reel can brake. The more kilos the reel can handle, the more powerful the drag. When casting heavy lures, like in heavier pike fishing, you want the reel to handle at least 10 kilos of braking strength.
13.6 kg
Rod type
Refers to which type of rod this product pairs with. The most common rod types are spinning rods and casting rods. Casting rods pair with trolling reels, saltwater reels, low-profile reels, and baitcasting reels. Spinning rods pair with spinning reels.
Baitcasting rod
Type of fishing
Refers to which type of fishing the product is intended for.
Example: A spinning reel is intended for the spin fishing method.
Boat fishing, Deep sea fishing, Trolling
Type of ball bearing
Refers to the type of bearings the reel is equipped with. For example, stainless steel bearings.
Stainless steel
Number of ball bearings
Refers to how many ball bearings, needle bearings, and bushings are mounted in the reel.
