saw the new penn fathom
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Def-e-nition
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PatrickC wrote:
Pat, with bigger drag figures like That , a Bigger reel is not absolutely necessary . a reels line Capacity would in all probabliity bve Made On the Larger side to allow a fish a longer run , or runs .
Naturally , with stiffer anchors On , from a smaller chassis , Reduced Line Capacity becomes a non-issue , and if it is fitted with a nice handvatsel - Eish - it's hard for Me to steer clear of One of them ..................:temp:
go On ........ you Know you want one .... He He He He He .
Pat, with bigger drag figures like That , a Bigger reel is not absolutely necessary . a reels line Capacity would in all probabliity bve Made On the Larger side to allow a fish a longer run , or runs .
Naturally , with stiffer anchors On , from a smaller chassis , Reduced Line Capacity becomes a non-issue , and if it is fitted with a nice handvatsel - Eish - it's hard for Me to steer clear of One of them ..................:temp:
go On ........ you Know you want one .... He He He He He .
stinkmossel
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Abaddon33 wrote:
I like that spanner.
But why is the price difference so big? The shop mentioned above is normally the most expensive in Cape Town
Just to throw spanner in the works here..
Seen em at Commercial Marine here in PE this afternoon and was not all that impressed. Also, at R1750 across the board I stick with my Shimmy..
I like that spanner.
But why is the price difference so big? The shop mentioned above is normally the most expensive in Cape Town
Abaddon33 wrote:
i must agree, i was very excited about this reel. all the pic's and stats are awsome. but when i saw the "reel" thing, i was disappointed.Just to throw spanner in the works here..
Seen em at Commercial Marine here in PE this afternoon and was not all that impressed. Also, at R1750 across the board I stick with my Shimmy..
damian27 wrote:
Ok so between the Torium 30, Finnor 30 and Fathom 40... the Torium still comes tops?Abaddon33 wrote:i must agree, i was very excited about this reel. all the pic's and stats are awsome. but when i saw the "reel" thing, i was disappointed.Just to throw spanner in the works here..
Seen em at Commercial Marine here in PE this afternoon and was not all that impressed. Also, at R1750 across the board I stick with my Shimmy..
DJP wrote:
Torium:third
we will only really know once the fathom has been fished with and caught some fish hey.
SALTIST 50 :firstdamian27 wrote:Ok so between the Torium 30, Finnor 30 and Fathom 40... the Torium still comes tops?Abaddon33 wrote:i must agree, i was very excited about this reel. all the pic's and stats are awsome. but when i saw the "reel" thing, i was disappointed.Just to throw spanner in the works here..
Seen em at Commercial Marine here in PE this afternoon and was not all that impressed. Also, at R1750 across the board I stick with my Shimmy..
Torium:third
we will only really know once the fathom has been fished with and caught some fish hey.
subaruseun
Sealiner
fathom fth40 is lightyears ahead of the finnor or torium in my opinion
lets see why i state this
*it has line indicator rings- no more guessing how much is left
*live spindle free spool
*interchangeable versa drag (set drag to your conditions) with ht100 washers 25pound drag!
*centifugal braking system!
i would choose the fathom if i could, i own a torium and it does not come close at all.
just my opinion
lets see why i state this
*it has line indicator rings- no more guessing how much is left
*live spindle free spool
*interchangeable versa drag (set drag to your conditions) with ht100 washers 25pound drag!
*centifugal braking system!
i would choose the fathom if i could, i own a torium and it does not come close at all.
just my opinion
subaruseun wrote:
Thats great but we are fishing not going to space so light years doesn't matter... (OK tongue in cheek it does seem better on paper).
Things that are NB and will only come with test of time.
Big question, how will the fathom perform when wading ? The live spindle, free spool seems great but what will it do with a bit of sand in the works.
How long are those drag washers going to last? Are they readily available and at what price?
I'm really considering getting one, but there are some other options in the same price range that have proven itself. And then the question remains how much better is the torque than the fathom?
Thats great but we are fishing not going to space so light years doesn't matter... (OK tongue in cheek it does seem better on paper).
Things that are NB and will only come with test of time.
Big question, how will the fathom perform when wading ? The live spindle, free spool seems great but what will it do with a bit of sand in the works.
How long are those drag washers going to last? Are they readily available and at what price?
I'm really considering getting one, but there are some other options in the same price range that have proven itself. And then the question remains how much better is the torque than the fathom?
subaruseun
Sealiner
i tooo am a daiwa person because of knowing their product.
penn fathom is coming at a reasonable price tag... with some decent features!
now to get one and test it properly!
penn fathom is coming at a reasonable price tag... with some decent features!
now to get one and test it properly!
DJP wrote:
Those washers last very long, and are very good. I use my old penn 555, to load braid on all my reels. I've probabaly loaded well over 3km of braid on a very stiff drag, and the washers still seem much smoother and better than an almost new toriums. Im my honest opinion, penn is miles ahead of the competition. The only thing that remains to be seen is reliability.
Those washers last very long, and are very good. I use my old penn 555, to load braid on all my reels. I've probabaly loaded well over 3km of braid on a very stiff drag, and the washers still seem much smoother and better than an almost new toriums. Im my honest opinion, penn is miles ahead of the competition. The only thing that remains to be seen is reliability.
Brett Jacobs
Senior Member
You okes and your bling! Reels dont catch fish!!!!
Just cause you can see how much line is left does not help on little bit.
I have Penns Shimano"s and Diawa and to be honest not one has a higher catch rate.
Its the fisherman behind the rod and reel.
But this is a sweet looking reel
Just cause you can see how much line is left does not help on little bit.
I have Penns Shimano"s and Diawa and to be honest not one has a higher catch rate.
Its the fisherman behind the rod and reel.
But this is a sweet looking reel
Denver1980
Member
Just Got My Fathom 30 yesterday, it feels awesome, and free spools faster than my daiwa grandwave, saltist and my shimano torium. Paid R1300 for it from Fred Tucckers. will test it soon and let you guys know.