Penn Fathom II FTHII20LWLH Level Wind Reel

Penn Fathom II FTHII20LWLH Level Wind Reel

by Penn

The Fathom II was designed as a levelwind reel with a model for every angler with the durability and ease of maintenance Penn is known for!

Price: $239.95
Model
TD Code
DescriptionRetrieveBearingsGear RatioMax DragMono Line CapacityWeightPrice
FTHII20LWLH
PEN-2007
Fathom II 20 w/ Level WindLeft-Hand55.5:130lb315yd/20lb20.9oz$239.95 USD

The Penn Fathom II Level Wind reels make a number of improvements on the previous generation, which was well received as one of the most durable and castable star-drag conventional reels in its class. The key addition in the Fathom II is Penn's Fast Gear Access Sideplate. Penn recognized that conventional reels are difficult to service and anglers often find themselves without a reel while it is at a shop or back at the factory for maintenance. The Fast Gear Access Sideplate was implemented with the intention of making self-servicing a more realistic option for many anglers. The sideplate on all Fathom II models is easily removed by removing 4 screws. This allows anglers access to the entire gear box without worrying about losing springs or other small parts. The Fathom II was designed as a levelwind reel with a model for every angler with the durability and ease of maintenance Penn is known for!

Other Key Features Include:

  • Full metal body and sideplates
  • Forged and machined aluminum spool
  • Stainless steel main and pinion gear
  • HT-100 Dura-Drag washers provide long lasting smooth drag, even under extreme drag settings
  • 4+1 Shielded Stainless Steel Bearing System
  • Line Capacity Rings
  • 15 size comes with double paddle and single power handle assemblies for casting or trolling
  • Reinforced Levelwind eliminates insert pop out
  • Line Counter models available on 15, 20, and 30, in both right and left-hand.
4.5 Stars based on 12 reviews
By Stef
Wyoming county, Ny
Best line counter out there
July 27, 2022
Use this for wire divers on Lake Ontario, drag is very consistent.
By Russ
St Pete, Florida
Big strong reel!
April 21, 2022
I have yet to actually fish with it, but I hope to use it very soon. I have several other Penn reels, including another Fathom II, so I'm confident that it will perform as advertised. It is a large reel, even slightly larger than I was expecting based on the pictures and description on the website, and is fairly heavy, but that is what I wanted. It mounted nicely on a 7' Penn Ally rod. It appears well designed and constructed, like all Penn reels, and should not have a problem hoisting large reef fish from the depths of the Gulf of Mexico where I fish!
By Stacy
GAMBRILLS, MD
Solid reel
March 9, 2022
Just picked this up the 15LW for heavy catfishing. Haven't had a chance to tangle with anything yet, but I'm looking forward to it. The reel is light for an all metal build, and it's just as solid as you'd expect. I've got nearly 300 yds of 50 lb power pro on it, with a short mono topshot, this will give me all the capacity I could possibly need.
Pros
  • Solid metal body and sideplates, smooth action, best drag in it's class
Cons
  • a little pricey
By John
NYC
Excellent Reel
February 9, 2022
Great reel for trolling bunker spoons.
By Ron
San diego
Very good reel
September 23, 2021
Levelwind for rock fishing
By Jonathan
Mobile, AL
great reel
June 25, 2021
makes fishing easy with great drag and wind level
Pros
  • wind level is great
By Kevin
Hilliard, OH
Sturdy and dependable
June 10, 2021
No issues over the past year!
By Ricardo C.
Panama
Penn Fathom ll
June 9, 2021
I had to return it since I felt it was too heavy for my taste, line counter wasn't accurate either. I will stick to Shimano, way smoother, lighter and line counter does not miss a beat.........
Pros
  • None
Cons
  • Too heavy and line counter was not accurate....
By Ed K.
Waretown, NJ
Penn Fathom II
May 14, 2021
Well built, very smooth.
By Nathan
NC
Great Reel!
December 13, 2020
Updated gear ratio that really improved this already great reel.
By Leonardo B.
San Antonio Texas
great item
August 29, 2020
gat casting and can fight bull reds with no problems
Pros
  • just great line cap. when bull reds make there run and 30 lb.s of drag helps
Cons
  • n/a
By Craig
Freeport
Penn Fathom
August 5, 2020
Excellent reel for the price, nice smooth operation
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