Penn FTH30LD Lever Drag Reel

Penn FTH30LD Lever Drag Reel

by Penn
Price: $259.95
Model
TD Code
Mono Cap.
(yds/lb)
Braid Cap.
(yds/lb)
BearingsMax Drag @ StrikeMax Drag @ FullMax Drag @ SunsetGear RatioLine Retrieve (in)Weight
(oz)
Price
FTH30LD
PEN-1325
440/20
330/30
255/40
635/50
525/65
455/80
523 lbs28 lbs33 lbs5.3:13619.8$259.95 USD
Penn Fathom Lever Drag Reels have a gear train machined from stainless steel and drilled out for weight reduction, offering the perfect combination of strength and speed. Fathom Lever Drag reels use Penn's Dura-Drag material, which contains a special Phenolic bonding agent that prevents premature breakdown of the carbon fiber material while providing a barrier to water. Each drag washer is pretreated with a special compound developed by PENN engineers to ensure smooth drag performance.
  • Full Metal Body and sideplates
  • Forged and machined aluminum spool
  • Stainless steel main and pinion gear
  • Dura-Drag washers virtually eliminate hesitation,even under extreme drag settings
  • 5 shielded stainless steel ball bearings
  • Line Capacity Rings
5 Stars based on 14 reviews
By Dude
CA
Super good!
March 20, 2022
Ideal for getting the line in fast in deep water. Works well for sea bass and mahi mahi. You won’t be disappointed with this reel . The fast ratio is a godsend!
Pros
  • Fast gear ratio. Big spool
Cons
  • None
By Travis
NJ
Great reel
July 31, 2021
Use it trolling and chunking for tuna
Pros
  • Great drag and Line capacity
By Bemboy
San Gabriel, California
The best Lever Drag Reel by prize
May 13, 2021
Well built and plenty of power. Smooth and perfectly designed. Several of my buddies owned this popular reels so I decided to get one myself and I was not disappointed. Highly recommended for anglers who want to buy a descent reel...this is the best in its class.
Pros
  • All around reliable and affordable reel...
Cons
  • None..
By Travis
Santa cruz, CA
Awesome reel
May 3, 2020
Extremely well built
Great price for a lever putting out 30lbs of drag!
Fishing mainly halibut and salmon off coastal california. The 25 n has been a perfect combo. 65lb braid with a 40 lb top shot. Smokes them!
By Walt
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
A Workhorse
March 31, 2020
I have used this reel on a mojo jigging rod for everything from tog to cod. I have a 2 speed version I've used for tilefish and a smaller model I've used from my kayak. I'm impressed with the performance of all of them. The price isn't outrageous and if they hold up over time they will be a real value.
By william
New Jersey
Full Metal Body and 40 pound drag for the price
March 26, 2019
a total no brainer. The reels are also great looking. 40 lbs of drag for $250 is a true bargain.
By Mark
Anaheim, CA
Wahoo killer!
October 23, 2018
This may be the best reel for wahoo fishing if you're throwing bombs or jigs, very high speed gear ratio and enough drag to stop wahoo in their tracks.
By allan
nj
Great looking reel and awesome drag for the price
October 20, 2018
i mean a good looking $249 reel that is all metal and has 40 lbs of drag, sign me up any day of the week for that. Penn has rebounded. American made again now, and has seemingly redesigned and sealed the drags on these new ones which is great.
By Chase
Hoover, AL
Great bottom and light trolling reel
September 25, 2018
Great all around reel for bottom fishing and light trolling. Paired it with a 5'6 Ugly Stick Tiger Elite Jigging rod and its the most comfortable setup on the boat.
By John
Sky Valley, Ga
Quick retrieve
April 15, 2018
Great high speed retrieve. Used it for smoker kings and was able to keep ahead when one came speeding to the boat. Kept the line tight and was a good thing, hook fell out when I gafted him and threw him in the boat.
Pros
  • High speed, strong drag, easy to set due to lever drag
By Joe
Pennsburg, PA
Awesome
June 7, 2016
I use this reel for my marlin pitching rod, the fast free spool and retrieval work great for maneuvering around the marlin.
By Mark
Ga
Nice reel, light and strong
May 9, 2016
Reel is light and strong, the only thing I would criticize would the gears are not as smooth as I have come to expect from Penn
By Ryan
Hoboken, NJ
Perfect chunk/jig reel
November 4, 2015
I bought this reel with the intent on jigging and chunking inshore bluefin in the 30-150# class, and yellowfin/longfin in the canyons, as well as a tilefish/deep water bottom fishing reel. Loaded with 600 yards of 65# JB solid, it has worked flawlessly so far with a few trips and quite a few fish under it's belt so far. The drag is smooth right out of the box and the reel is very easy to service yourself. If you plan on fishing this reel with a longer mono topshot, fill it with 500 yards of 65# braid, 600 yarsd of 65 fills it right to the top with only just enough room for a 30 or so foot wind on.
By andre
Boynton beach, FL
great bottom reel
February 9, 2015
This reel is super strong and has an awesome drag. Gear ratio is perfect for bottom and overall very durable reel.
1 Question & 1 Answer
WILLIS
from DALLAS, GA asked:
November 9, 2017
What is the difference between the 30 LD and the 30 LDLH ?
1 Answer
The only difference is the 30 ldlh is a left hand retrieve. The 30 LD is a right hand retrieve.
Submitted by: Bernie on November 10, 2017

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