PENN Fathom II Star Drag Reels [NEW]

PENN Fathom II Star Drag Reels [NEW] - ICAST 2019

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Steve Carson AKA "Tunanorth" on bloodydecks talks about the new PENN Fathom II series.
“The size 40, 30, and 25N now feature a choice of either 4.8-1 or 6-1 gear ratios, plus easier servicing and improved freespool lever, still $219.99 retail. Size 12 and size 15 are 6-1 gear ratio only, but now have dial-type mag cast control, easier servicing, and improved freespool lever; still $199.99 retail.
The “Casting Special” version, in size 15 only, features an external knobby mag cast control, upgraded bearings, additional line capacity to match the regular sized 15; $249.99 retail.
All of these reels will have 30-pounds max drag.”
For more information visit:
www.pennfishing.com/penn-reels...
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@BDOutdoorsdotcom 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve Carson aka tunanorth !

@jenbilbrey1089 4 жыл бұрын

Love the new reels. Penn has done a good job with these reels. Can't wait to get my hands on a couple thanks for the review my friend

@gerry427 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Steve....Lovin those reels. Dying to get a couple !!! Thanks, Gerry from San Diego, CA

@johnsmith-xd9ej 4 жыл бұрын

Penn Fathoms.....the Game Changer on Value Reel Class!

@BDOutdoorsdotcom 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@mikem4432 4 жыл бұрын

the casting specials have narrow bolts on the bottom for long casting 12-13 foot rods. and that is a no go.

@johnsmith-xd9ej 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve thanks for Listening to the Awesome BDE’RS..!!! Btw is there a plan in the future to incorporate the “Easy Access” feature in the Fathom LEVER DRAG Series? TIA

@GiovannyMoscozo Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm a big fan. I would really love a narrow version of Penn Fathom ll LW 30

@allanreager3306 5 жыл бұрын

Cast control on star drag is so awesome I loved it on the first series, but please penn if you guys want to kill it make a disengaging level wind you’ll change the game

@BDOutdoorsdotcom 5 жыл бұрын

Game changer

@johnsmith-xd9ej 4 жыл бұрын

Thats why Okuma KOMODO is ahead in this feauture!

@allanreager3306 4 жыл бұрын

john smith the Komodo doesn’t have a disengaging levelwind it still moves when you cast

@LettuceNeck 3 жыл бұрын

Level wind sucks...grow up and lay the line by hand

@bigalcervantes5118 4 жыл бұрын

The new Penn fathom 2 with cast control knob, has a design flaw. The cast control knob is in the wrong position. It gets in the way while retrieving the line. Penn needs to move the knob either to the top of the reel or further back.

@abelrivas3726 3 жыл бұрын

The only problem, is made in china

@hectoraiziczon8775 2 жыл бұрын

un detalle a tenere en cuenta con el Penn Fathom II 12/15 SD es que no podrá utilizarlo en una caña con portacarrete a cremallera ya que el diseño del reel impide ajustar y cerrar la palanca de la cremallera. a detail to have in mind with the Penn Fathom II 12/15 SD is that you will not be able to use it in a rod with a rack reel because the design of the reel prevents adjusting and closing the lever of the zipper.

@osfishing9262 5 жыл бұрын

Wish they made a 20 size

@civic30045 9 ай бұрын

With the fathom 30 star drag power model when is the reel ideal over the 6.1:1 gear ration model

@MC-pe8mx 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. As you know, the FTH25N and 30 are used primarily as jig stick reels here in So CA. Therefore, my question is: why wasn’t the cast control also added to those models?

@tunanorth 4 жыл бұрын

The 25N, 30, and 40 size star drags have the "centrifuge brake" cast control. Works well, though not as convenient and easy to adjust as the mag-cast. In SoCal, the mag-cast control is more often viewed as a negative, mostly because it is thought to impede flylining small live baits [though it really does not].

@JonJon-xc5cg 5 жыл бұрын

Why doesn't the casting special have the quick release screws like on the ABU Garcia reels... these are the reels that will be in the surf the most for surf casters.

@tunanorth 5 жыл бұрын

All models of this series [including the CS] have the "3 screw" sideplate takedown for cleaning/servicing, as shown in the video starting at 0:57. The Knobby Mag is adjusted externally, or even "on the fly" during the cast.

@adihartanto9950 5 жыл бұрын

i think would be great too if penn make spinfisher vi have low gear(4.8) too on size 5500 and 6500

@adihartanto9950 5 жыл бұрын

and size 4500 too

@williamhartsell6390 5 жыл бұрын

Isnt the apool tension supposed to give you spool adjustment. I will be getting the lower gears. a 20n or 15n would be cool. Perfect for those day trips

@tunanorth 5 жыл бұрын

Right side adjustment just gives spool alignment/tolerance, but it is not a cast control.

@williamhartsell6390 5 жыл бұрын

@@tunanorth i have the 15 and 25n i wish you guys made a fathom 20n. Or something to bridge the gap. Maybe narrower and taller than the 15 but smaller than the 25

@fieshyfish 3 жыл бұрын

@@williamhartsell6390 fathom 15nld2 in SD form basically...

@williamhartsell6390 3 жыл бұрын

@@fieshyfish yup

@josephryan1576 5 жыл бұрын

I wanna try out that 15 with a knobby mag

@BDOutdoorsdotcom 5 жыл бұрын

Oooh I bet that would be nice !

@TheD510addict 4 жыл бұрын

I dont quite understand the $50 just for a knobby adjuster and slightly different spool. What sets this apart from the standard 15 other than cosmetics?

@tunanorth 4 жыл бұрын

The FTHII15CS has knobby cast control specifically for maximum distance, upgraded bearings, and approximately 15 percent additional line capacity. The standard FTHII15 is still a very good choice for most casting chores; your call if you think you would benefit from the upgrades.

@donovanstockton44 4 жыл бұрын

@@tunanorth - what would be a good rod complement to the FTHII15 for surf fishing? Thanks in advance!

@manuknapula9603 5 жыл бұрын

Wow casting model had a lefthand also available in amazon

@tunanorth 5 жыл бұрын

Has to be some kind of listing error on Amazon's part. The only "leftys" are in the "levelwind" versions.

@manuknapula9603 5 жыл бұрын

Sad news if error and not available the left hand

@dylanclay2741 Жыл бұрын

I have 2 in the 30 size. They were nice when they were new but not even 1 year later the spool and anti reverse bearings have went out after just 1 season . My gen 1 fathom 30 is 6 years old and haver had a single problem. Penn making their reels too cheap now .

@beany1987 5 жыл бұрын

The mag is a bonus but think il stick with my saltist bit more expensive but very robust.

@BDOutdoorsdotcom 4 жыл бұрын

Nice reel too! Happy fishing

@sbernardo8276 4 жыл бұрын

Once again Penn overlooks their east coast 8nBait surfcasters who can out cast anyone on the west coast. The Fathom 12 and 15 are the most popular reels on the beaches here. So Penn changes to a Magnetic system that looks similar to the Squall which is junk. Looks like they are going to discontinue the centrifugal models. The knobby mag is only offered in the 15 when it should be offered in the 12 also and it's not worth an additional fifty bucks either. Who the hell comes up with this stuff? Does anyone there do any market research ?

@tunanorth 4 жыл бұрын

Of course when I do a video presentation for the west coast BD'ers, I am going to emphasize the west coast. Regarding the east coast surf market, there was in fact substantially more market research done for that side of the country, and the change from Centrifuge to Mag Dial was in response to overwhelming demand from that 8-n-bait angling segment. It would indeed have been nice to have a Knobby Mag version in both the 12 and 15 sizes, but adding an additional SKU for such a specialized model is hard on the retailers with a lineup that already includes such a wide swath of versions.

@johnsmith-xd9ej 4 жыл бұрын

Eastcoast Surfcaster already have a Winner with the SEIGLER Star Mag Made in Virginia!🎣🎣🎣😉

@tunanorth 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnsmith-xd9ej A very nice reel, but at $400 is Apples-Oranges to the Fathom lineup.

@sbernardo8276 2 жыл бұрын

Bull Crap! But anyway I have a Casting Special and like it a lot. But then again I also still have a 525 Knobby Mag. On the 15 Casting Special the knob should be at 2 o'clock and not it's present position at 7 o'clock. I still love and fish my centrifugal 12s

@johnsmith-xd9ej 7 ай бұрын

No LEFTIES 😢