The PENN Fathom Level Wind's heavy-duty construction and powerful 4.3:1 gear ratio make it a true workhorse and favorite of charter boat Captains. It is designed to handle extreme abuse day-in and day-out. Whether you are bottom-fishing or casting live bait, the Fathom will stand-up to the hardest fishing conditions. A Full Metal Body and sideplate keep precise gear alignment under heavy loads. Powerful HT- 100™ drag system. Left hand available in the 20 and 25 sizes.
Highlights:
VERSA-DRAG By rearranging the sequence of the keyed metal washers and eared HT-100 washers the reel can be set up for fishing a wide range of drag settings without additional parts.
VERSA-HANDLE system allows the angler to choose how long the handle should be in less than a minute, tools are included with each reel.
Features:
- Full Metal Body and Sideplates
- Marine-grade bronze main gear
- Precision-machined stainless steel pinion gear
- Versa-Drag system with HT-100 washers
- 3 shielded stainless steel ball bearings
- Instant anti-reverse bearing with silent back up ratchet
- Stainless steel tin coated levelwind system
- Reversible harness lugs ( 40 and 60 sizes only )






Model | Mono Cap (yds/lb) |
Braid Cap (yds/lb) |
Bearings | Max Drag (lb) |
Gear Ratio | Line Retrieve (in) |
Weight |
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FTH15LW | 320/15 280/17 220/20 | 575/20 440/30 300/50 | 3+1 | 30 | 4.3:1 | 24 | 19.2 |
FTH20LW | 320/17 260/20 230/25 | 675/20 500/30 350/50 | 3+1 | 30 | 4.3:1 | 24 | 19.5 |
FTH20LWLH | 320/17 260/20 230/25 | 675/20 500/30 350/50 | 3+1 | 30 | 4.3:1 | 24 | 19.5 |
FTH25LW | 330/20 290/25 220/30 | 650/30 450/50 380/65 | 3+1 | 30 | 4.3:1 | 24 | 20.0 |
FTH25LWLH | 330/20 290/25 220/30 | 650/30 450/50 380/65 | 3+1 | 30 | 4.3:1 | 24 | 20.0 |
FTH40LW | 390/30 330/40 240/50 | 825/50 675/65 575/80 | 3+1 | 30 | 4.3:1 | 34 | 24.3 |
FTH60LW | 440/40 320/50 280/60 | 900/65 775/80 650/100 | 3+1 | 30 | 4.3:1 | 34 | 25.1 |
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