Penn Fathom 25 lever drag -UNBOXING and setting it up for offshore fishing!

Unboxing and overview of the Penn Fathom Lever Drag Speed FTH25LD! I show you my first impression and then I setup the rod and reel for offshore fishing. I provide an overview of the reel features and then setup the rod for fishing! How to setup and offshore rod and reel for fishing. Perfect light weight offshore reel to target snapper and grouper. I have used these reels for the past 5 years and it will not disappoint!
Reel Size: 25N
GEAR RATIO: 5.3:1
Braid Capacity: 680/30 475/50 395/65
Max Drag: 33lb | 14.9kg
Weight: 19.4 oz
Recovery Rate: 36" | 91cm
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Thank you for watching!

[@NorthFloridaOutdoorsman]

I just picked up this same setup today and just found your video, appreciate all the knowledge

[@RealFishin]

@NorthFloridaOutdoorsman Thank you for the kind words! I love the setup and feel it is perfect for NE Florida!

[@daz31one]

THANK YOU!!!! I could not figure out where the backing plate screws go until i saw this 😂 thank you

[@RealFishin]

@daz31one you are welcome! thanks for watching

[@TheLordsBlood]

Great video, subbed

[@RealFishin]

Thanks for the sub!

[@anton2417]

Great reel, i have a 40n and might pick up a 25n or 15n soon :) as well as a jigstar slow pitch PE5.

[@RealFishin]

@Anton it is a solid reel! I noticed Penn introduced the second generation fathom reel that is One-piece Machined Aluminum Frame. www.pennfishing.com/fathom-ii-lever-drag-2-speed-1573568?variant=1563178

[@bagdadbob3391]

Really good video. I just ordered this exact reel and already have the Shakespeare tiger rod. WOW did I get lucky or what.? Only been inshore fishing about a year now but after catching 2 black drum 42 and 43 inches respectfully thought I better up my game 😁 Thanks again. Subbed and liked.

[@RealFishin]

@Bagdad Bob Thanks for the kind words! Awesome score! Your combo will be great for inshore or offshore. We took advantage of the bull redfish run and used the same setups. Where do you fish out of?

[@bagdadbob3391]

@@RealFishin corpus Christi Texas. Keep up the great work.

[@bgarcia856]

I appreciate the video. But I understand that braid is stronger, thinner and less stretch but much less abrasion resistant than mono?

[@RealFishin]

@Barry G you are correct but the last part. Braid has more abrasion resistance than mono. Also, braid has a high sensitivity compared to mono. You can feel the fish! 25 years ago I only used mono. I started to switch to braid about 15 years ago and use braid for everything but king fish or trolling setups.

[@WesLovelace]

You really can't beat a lever drag for offshore use....I've been using both Penn and Shimano and never had any issues with reliability and performance!!

[@RealFishin]

@Wes Lovelace- what reel do you use for your inshore fishing?!

[@WesLovelace]

@@RealFishin I've got 3 identical rigs on the Skinny Boat.....The reels are Shimano Sahara 3000FE's on IM7 Kunnan graphite rods.....Each is spooled with 10 lb. Ande Tournament Green Mono and leadered with 30 lb. Ande Tournament Green Mono!!

[@RealFishin]

@@WesLovelace sounds like a solid setup! Have you tried Braid or just prefer the mono?

[@WesLovelace]

@@RealFishin I tried braid long ago and I got tired of wind knots.....It has it's advantages but when I get aggravated when I'm fishing something is going to change.....I machine the mono on all my reels and knots and twisted line have pretty much disappeared......I know mono is old school but I know what to expect from it's properties and to be honest If I lose a fish it's usually something that I can't control....ie.....bottom structure, leader or vegetation.....

[@RealFishin]

@Wes Lovelace- good point on the wind knots! I do not cast much and can see how that could become an issue. I am looking forward to your next video.

[@ejcked]

Got my first BFT on this reel.

[@RealFishin]

@aliazidehak Nice!! How big was it?! They are great reels!

[@Buddy-po4hv]

Thanks from Arabia

[@RealFishin]

You are most welcome

[@squatch1980]

I use Penn reels all the time. born in cal. I fish 🐟 yellow tail and bluefin with Penn 25 - 60 fathom. if you don't fish every day go with Penn. great for the price. if you fish a lot long range. avet or daiwa reels work great. these Penn reels are tough and plenty capable for that 20 to 200 pound fish.

[@RealFishin]

@Christopher squatch I agree! I love the Daiwa spinning reels but for the bang for the buck the Fathom is a fantastic reel. We have fished them hard for the past five years and they are bulletproof!

[@anton2417]

I have heard of people catching 400lb fish with fathoms so nothing is impossible with those. I have used the same 40n with no maintenance for 2 years now. Going to give it some new grease before the cod seasons starts this time around.

[@squatch1980]

@@anton2417 you've heard of it? Then it must be true. Hahahahaha! I fish tuna and yellow tail with mine on the west coast. It's a 40 ! Not meant for big fish. I've caught some tuna with them. They don't hold up well with big fish. You shouldn't fish anything over 100 pounds with those.

[@socalfishincrew5410]

I have the 25 spooled with 50 power pro for 430 yards. The drag makes me want to use it for foamers this summer. Do you think it could hold up to tuna 30 to 90 pound range.

[@squatch1980]

@@socalfishincrew5410 yes. 25 fathom 2 speed is plenty capable of catching fish up to 100 pounds. I wouldn't recommend it though. Anything over 60 pounds or so will be tough to pull in. It's the smaller frame (not the drag) that becomes an issue on those bigger fish. Although the drag will fade after a few big ones. You'll need to get it serviced. I've seen people catching 30 - 80 pound all summer on those. It can be difficult on those party boats because you need to pull them in quicker. On a small private boat you can take more time on the fish and fish a lighter drag. Which helps keep those reels in good shape. I'd recommend getting a penn 40 or Avet JX or LX for that size fish. With the price drop on the old Penns and deals on Avets that pop up in the off-season. I'd look into something in that size if your planning on fishing 5 - 10 trips for bluefin every year. Fathoms are great reels for the price though. Nothing wrong with starting there.

[@7ssn90]

Hi . Fathom Lever Drag 10XN Is this real suitable for fishing slaw jigging

[@RealFishin]

Would be a perfect slow pitch jigging reel! If you go with 10XN, how many pound test braid would you need?

[@7ssn90]

M250 -m300 ، 30 lb

[@RealFishin]

@@7ssn90 how many feet of water are you fishing?

[@socalfishincrew5410]

Do you think the 25 could hold up to tuna 30 to 90 pound range. I plan to use it for popper

[@RealFishin]

@SoCalFishin Crew I would say this reel could handle tuna 30-65 pounds. What size line will you put on it? I have fished out of Venice LA and targeted my share of 30-65 pound tuna. I would say this reel could catch them. As far as the fish above 65 pounds, I think you might want to grab a bigger reel but you could try!

[@socalfishincrew5410]

@@RealFishin I plan to fish 450 yards of 50 pound power pro. Some guy got a 125 with the 30 and he had a 40 pound top shot and about 400 yards of 80 braid. I’m pretty sure the 25 could take an 80 if i play it out but I’m just worried abt hooking a 90 or something and getting spooled

[@RealFishin]

@@SoCalFishin Crew -would consider spooling the reel with 40 pound braid?

[@socalfishincrew5410]

@@RealFishin good point

[@RealFishin]

Get the 2 speed version for tuna! Penn Fathom 25 - 2 SPEED lever drag -UNBOXING and EASY double hook bottom fishing rig! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eompoa1_gNpqr6s

[@franciscoayon9470]

Which conventional reel would you recommend between $100-200

[@RealFishin]

@Francisco Ayon- it depends. What type of fishing do you do?!

[@franciscoayon9470]

@@RealFishin ill be doing catfishing,but will be doing Saltwater fishing when I go to Mexico,I've had walmart reels but never got into it good,now im trying to get into reels better and rods,understanding drag and so

[@RealFishin]

@Francisco Ayon- do you know what type of fish you will target in Mexico? Are you going to do a lot of casting or trolling?

[@franciscoayon9470]

@@RealFishin i want a levelwind reel,and ill do casting most the times,but if not ill go for a spinning like daiwa bg,and as fish,honestly whatever I catch 😪😅,got quite to learn

[@RealFishin]

@Francisco Ayon I do not recommend a level wind if you are going to cast a bunch. Go with the BG spinning reel if you want to cast frequently. The Penn fathom conventional reel is a reel that will last for many years and you have the ability to cast but I use it at anchor or trolling (no casting is involved with my fishing). You can get a conventional reel with or without a level line. I prefer a conventional reel without the level line.

[@RF3seeker]

Albright knot

[@RealFishin]

@RF3seeker thanks!

[@ChrisFitz79]

Not putting neat enough tension. You are going to get underwraps

[@RealFishin]

using a spooling machine is preferred. I have never had an issue when I spool a reel and I have done plenty. check out my new video where I catch at 25 pound monster red snapper on this rod! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a16raJyirL1mp68