Penn FTHII25NLD2 Fathom II 2 Speed Lever Drag Reel Review | J&H Tackle

[@patrickduncanjr.6847]

That handle looks awesome. Penn did a great job. Really Nice

[@sherekhan7173]

They pulled the all silver torques and gave us silver fathoms to make up for it, yassssss!!!!

[@Bobby.C246]

Awesome reel can’t wait to pick one up!!

[@alliho2243]

That looks like an awesome reel.

[@jandhtackle]

It is!

[@zachchen1]

love the new color on this new fathom

[@fishingwithfoxxxy1371]

good slow pitch jigging reel I think I bought one for that reason

[@MrLadysman333]

Will they come out with a casting special?

[@wang556]

nice, waiting for you guys to get the 40N in stock

[@elviscaliz8394]

Good info bro!!

[@jandhtackle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnbarker7670]

Im going to ad that one to my collection

[@elbertmichaelbalagot5746]

i need lefty of this one..

[@jandhtackle]

Nice!

[@seanmontovio2160]

Could you use this for bft jigging 150lbs max ?

[@killacam7015]

At 150# I’d go with a international visx model

[@bankmaster777]

Beautiful reel

[@miamiwax5504]

josh im looking for a fast retrieve conventional reel for saltwater pier fishing but must be lefty. what do u recommend?

[@Thestripper1]

How big fish can this reel handle? I'm fishing Atlantic halibut that is usually in the 60 - 150 lbs range.

[@billmoss5624]

Nice reel.

[@jandhtackle]

Thanks!

[@Chespi310]

Is this reel good for yellowtail?

[@jandhtackle]

Yes it is.

[@firdaussuait1519]

Stock out for this model?

[@donburnett8594]

Their OK … but I like my older models … I’ve seen one that’s been fished a few times… I saw some dings and scratch marks on the silver … and I’m not sure I like the newer handle design as of yet… I fish Okuma Makarias mostly … but I have the Penn Fathoms as a backup and for the smaller grade of fish … I have the old style in a 15, 15N, 25N, 40N, and a 20LW for rock fishing … Time will tell on Penn’s new upgrade … when the landings used the original Fathoms on their rental rods that says a lot … it’s not the first time Penn has made a wrong decision… I fished 8 older Penn Internationals on long range since 1990 … they got too cumbersome so I sold them off 👋 👋 I’ve caught several 100#+ grade bluefin on my Fathom 40N … it’s got some big 🏀’s

[@jaimefernandez3076]

What rod and line rating do you use for your 40N? I was thinking of getting a Penn fathom 30ld2 for my 50# setup on a fishing syndicate 800H 30-60 # rating. This will be used for fly lining for tuna. I will spool it with 65# braid. I have a mak 16 for my 80# setup. Love the reel. It’s a beast.

[@tunanorth]

It should be noted that Makairas are "Heavy Frame" design, and Fathoms are "Medium Frame" design. The equivalent series to Makaira in the Penn lineup are the Internationals.

[@tunanorth]

@@jaimefernandez3076 The 40N should normally be filled with 80-pound braid, which allows you to use 50, 60, or 80, pound topshots, depending on the day's requirements. If your need is to use 65 pound braid and "just" 50-pound topshots, the 30LD2 is the better choice.

[@jaimefernandez3076]

@@tunanorth what about the 25nlds with 50# braid and top shot of 30 or 40# fluoro for fly lining?

[@tunanorth]

@@jaimefernandez3076 Assuming you mean the "25NLD2", that would be an excellent choice.

[@wormway_69]

Great for casting!

[@dawnpatrol8228]

Would you recommend this over the mxj?

[@bigchapo5394]

I would

[@ichibansoto]

Hit ‘em!

[@rickedger8770]

Nice one

[@nlbn8495]

20 dollars= leader and hooks

[@danielvertiz773]

Gift card gift card gift card

[@SpartanTackle]

I want the gift card

[@fadelover123]

These are a sad attempt to combat the speedmaster. These are the same exact reels as the gen 1 with more plastic and a bigger handle. No reason to switch from gen 1 to gen 2. Id keep buying gen ones if given the choice.

[@JustinD.53]

No reason to switch from gen 1 I agree but still better than the speedmaster.

[@fortressfrazze3777]

Right no reason at all to upgrade. Also that silver paint come off really easy, poor quality paint job. First generation all the way.