The lightest size 15 model weighs 15.6 ounces and the size 60 goes up to 27.3 ounces. Two-speed models also offer left-hand versions, but don’t have the capacity for a high-speed model. Time for a little clean up. Amazon.com : Fathom Lever Drag Conventional Reel 60sz, 5Brg, 40 lb Drag, 355 yrds 50lb test, single High speed 7.1:1 27.3 oz, LH : Sports & Outdoors You can’t go wrong with the Fathom. Retail $ 139. Description Specifications . TUH-0002-1 – Seigler Small Game Conventional Lever Drag Reels, FIN-0299 – Fin-Nor SLD20 Sportfisher Lever Drag Trolling Reel, DAI-1361 – Daiwa Saltist Single Hyper Speed Lever Drag Conventional Reels, MXL-0044 – Maxel HY25-BG Hybrid Star Drag Reel – Black/Gunsmoke, FIN-0300 – Fin-Nor SLD25 Sportfisher Lever Drag Trolling Reel, AVE-0185-3 – Avet HX Single Speed Lever Drag Casting Reels, FIN-0389 – Fin-Nor Lethal Lever Drag Reels, SHM-3169 – Shimano Torium Star Drag Reels, SHM-0854 – Shimano TLD-2 Speed A Lever Drag Reels, PEN-1193 – Penn Squall Lever Drag 2-Speed Reels. : 2014. That being said, it takes extreme circumstances for either to be an issue. 4.6 out of 5 stars. If this is a big concern, I suggest taking a look at Accurate Fury or Siegler SG reels. View All FishtFight Recommendations In Our Amazon Storefront! Thanks for pointing it out. The aluminum spool comes with indicator of “full, 2/3 and 1/3 levels which is a must for the bottom fishing angler. See full review. In fact, as far as I know, there are no other companies making a reel in this class for this price with these features. //]]>-->, Contact us: info@coastalcarolinafisherman.com, © Copyright 2020 Impact Media Solutions Inc. All Right Reserved. These reels are engineered to be fished with superline and cover a wide range of fishing applications such as jigging, live baiting, and bottom fishing. PENN's legendary reputation as the top brand in saltwater fishing gear in unmatched. if (!document.MAX_used) document.MAX_used = ','; In the big wide world of fishing gear, nothing comes to mind faster than Penn reels. [CDATA[ You mention under the “cons” the high gear ratio. 4.6 out of 5. Qty: Penn Fathom Lever Drag Reels have a gear train machined from stainless steel and drilled out for weight reduction, offering the perfect combination of strength and speed. Couple thoughts: 1) I feel like the 400 size is equivalent to about a 300 size vs the tranx and the lexa. I think of the reels on your list, you’ll love that the Siegler Small Game best. Penn Fathom Lever Drag Reels have a gear train machined from stainless steel and drilled out for weight reduction, offering the perfect combination of strength and speed. Much thanks to Steve Carson for his input. [CDATA[ I added these later for the benefit of anglers, so they could see that Penn also makes the Fathom in 2 speed lever drag models. The full metal of the frame and side plate isn’t as durable as aircraft grade aluminum, though this is reflected in a lower price. Hi Steve. They do add the larger size 60 model. READ THE FULL REVIEW. Like the single-speed series, all Fathom 2-speed reels use a 5-bearing system and have the same maximum drag ratings. //]]>-->, ,