Penn FTH15IILW Fathom II Levelwind Reel | J&H Tackle

[@HM-ji7le]

I got a couple of Bass pro gift certificates for my Bday and I’m thinking of getting me one of these. I already have a Lexa 400 HD and this one will just be an addiction to my arsenal

[@anthonyhorton5884]

Funny thing is i was talking a couple of months ago with penn sales online about a lefty fathom 15 they said at that time not in the works lol. Im happy and will be ordering mine when you guys get them in josh!

[@jandhtackle]

They are up on the site for pre-order now. Maybe i'll post the lefty video tomorrow.

[@karlobobiles2968]

This size would make for a great Slow Pitch Jigging reel. Thanks for sharing

[@jandhtackle]

You bet

[@thataustralian4078]

@@jandhtacklewould the squall 2 level wind of the same size be the same?

[@abrahamchairez6291]

Would a smaller reel like this handle 8-10 OZ weights for like bottom rock fish/ ling fishing

[@WelshBrowny81]

Can that double paddle handle cross-over to the non levelwind fathoms? I'm wondering if the keyed recess in the handle arm is square and not rectangle? I can't find a schematic online anywhere to check it off for myself. I would appreciate it because, IMO, a double paddle handle would better balance the non levelwind fathom 12 & 15's in other applications.

[@jandhtackle]

I doubt that they are compatible but it's possible you can purchase something aftermarket.

[@WelshBrowny81]

After further investigation I found the double paddle handle will crossover to the non levelwind fathom 12/15's (square peg handle arm recess).

[@nasiasteel9105]

Josh isn't there 2 versions of this reel

[@jandhtackle]

Only one.

[@yoonheecher]

Hey Josh, do they make one for the lefties?

[@jandhtackle]

Yes. www.jandh.com/products/penn-fth15iilwlh-fathom-ii-levelwind-reels.html

[@UnstoppableAngler]

Is this good for casting ??? i love this by seeing the video i want to buy one please tell me is it good for casting

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

hahahahahahaha beg more.

[@UnstoppableAngler]

@@CaptDavesSportfishing why ???

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

@@UnstoppableAngler he doesn't answer comments that much here at all....too busy selling tackle.

[@UnstoppableAngler]

@@CaptDavesSportfishing oh..... ok Got it i watch your channel also why don't yu make a video

[@keep1treal61]

Newbie here. Would these bee good for jetty fishing? Any replies or advice welcome..thanks

[@tasmizitas1319]

can reel that have line guide use for surf fishing ??

[@manuknapula9603]

Wch best penn fathom 2speed ir that fathom 2

[@rufinogonzalez6020]

What’s versa drag

[@keep1treal61]

One speed?

[@andrewmoore4362]

Do you think the levelwind mechanism is pretty durable that could hold up to some stronger fish (halibut, white sea bass, yellowtail?) and heavier weights? Like 8oz. Or more?

[@jandhtackle]

It is. It can handle that.

[@andrewmoore4362]

@@jandhtackle thanks for your reply! When do you think you guys will get the accurate tern in?

[@MC-pe8mx]

Does the levelwind disengage when casting?

[@Dinoeditzxne]

# I like the look. Looks durable and strong...

[@tacklecentralfishing1051]

Could I fish over 4oz of weight weight with this in heavy river currents?

[@jandhtackle]

Yes.

[@tacklecentralfishing1051]

@@jandhtackle 👍

[@jandhtackle]

Yes.

[@G59FTP782]

Any lefty

[@239peytonn7]

Good rod to pair it up with

[@alby910]

Could you suggest an overhead reel /rod from penn for surf fishing a medium and heavy setup

[@jandhtackle]

What are you fishing for?

[@alby910]

@@jandhtackle Kingfish / decent sized shark

[@alby910]

@Taevon Mahi'ai ty

[@kevincurbow5325]

How does this reel compare size wise to an Abu Garci 6500 ?

[@jandhtackle]

Roughly the same size but it's better to go by physical weight and line capacity.

[@kevincurbow5325]

jandhtackle thanks for the reply. I knew it was a heavier reel and it held more line, but I like the size of the 6500 so I might have to give these a shot

[@tidewalkermv]

Does it have a drag clicker?

[@jandhtackle]

You mean does the star drag click when you adjust it or a clicker when drag is put out?

[@tidewalkermv]

@@jandhtackle i meant to ask does it click like a spinning reel would when the fish would pull line out, but isnt the spool clicker

[@jeromeraupp6463]

Is this a Synchronized line guide ? I hate the disengaging guides

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

THEY always miss the mark, with these smaller reels NOT auto-engaging! I'd rather get a $50 BPS gold cup.

[@jandhtackle]

No!

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

HUGE MISTAKE.....should be auto engage!!!!!!!! another reason I like Daiwa.

[@PythonDad]

I don't really understand why this is a make-or-break feature for some people. Using a reel like this for its intended purpose, one isn't constantly disengaging and engaging the clutch. Most manufacturers have made the conscious decision to leave out auto-engage on reels like this as a design choice. The Saltist levelwinds do have auto-engage, but the non-levelwind Saltists and the Saltiga star drag do not have auto engage. The only instance I can imagine someone casting this reel constantly is if they used it for musky fishing, but I think it's just a little big. A shame honestly that they didn't make a 12 size in the levelwind Fathom II lineup.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

@@PythonDad YES I AM....I FISH CURRENT, YES I HAVE SALTISTS 20HC's, ALL LEVELWIND/STAR DRAGS SHOULD HAVE AUTO-ENGAGE FEATURE. FRESHWATER FISHING DOESN'T RULE THE WORLD. most freshwater fish you'd never need a reel like this anyhow!

[@PythonDad]

I don't know what you mean by saying freshwater fishing doesn't rule the world. The choice of auto-engage vs. no manual engage to me is not a freshwater vs. saltwater decision. In fact, I don't know of any baitcasting/conventional reels targeted at freshwater anglers that don't have auto-engage. I only bring up musky fishing as one possible place for this reel because many people use big baitcasters for it, like 400 size Shimanos which are roughly the same size of this reel, depending on which model you get. And I said myself that the reel seems slightly too big for it. Auto-engage is just much more important on a reel with which you are throwing moving lures over and over again than if you're jigging or baitcasting. It takes literally less than a second to manually engage any reel that requires it. Hard to imagine why this could be such an inconvenience.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

@@PythonDad believe me it is "better". If you're in the charter biz for 24 years you know what works for "non-fisherman". End of story. (yes, I have 12 Daiwa saltists and no one can compete with them. Penn = garbage in my book, anyhow.

[@PythonDad]

Well, yeah, I understand and agree that someone who doesn't fish a lot would be confounded by a manual engage. I don't think it's an issue for anyone buying it for strictly personal use.