saw the new penn fathom
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Fished on Monday evening with the reel..FTH30, and it feels super light! it's easy to cast with, i have had to slow it down somewhat using the tension cap as i had to get used to how incredibly fast this spool runs!
Cant wait to abuse it properly by wading and fishing of the rocks!!! only time is going to see how well this reel hold up to our type of fishing!
I dont buy into the shimmie and Daiwa debate but will confidently add that the penn is now gonna make it a three way challenge!
Cant wait to abuse it properly by wading and fishing of the rocks!!! only time is going to see how well this reel hold up to our type of fishing!
I dont buy into the shimmie and Daiwa debate but will confidently add that the penn is now gonna make it a three way challenge!
Denver1980
Member
I just got back from cast-testing the Fathom 30.... As mention earlier I have the grandwave, saltist and torium, and none of them come close to the Fathom's casting distance. The reel runs absolutely smooth and lightning fast. Although it has the centrafugal braking system one still has to thumb the reel on the cast. However if you feel that you have a well experienced thumb you can remove the brakes. Its definately worth the R1300 paid.
The egg-shaped power handle fits comfortably in the hollow your palm allowing you to generate some serious torque/cranking power. As mentioned by others that have picked-up the reel, it does feel lighter. The only draw-back is the drainage holes, but a little silicone will sort it out quickly. All in all I cant wait to get a few big fish on to test its endurance.
Denver1980 wrote:
Have a close look at your Saltist. Also got some drainage holes. I don't own a Torium, but have heard that they also have the same.
Henning Venter
Sealiner
wish i could take one to pe this weekend
Strepie wrote:
Then it's probably the bearings that are bad, that's why they rusted??!!
Anyway, that's just my opinion.
The drainage holes are there for a reason!! DO NOT PLUG THEM. Water and sand will find a way into your reel (it's unavoidable), but if you plug the drainage holes it has nowhere to get out. Now you have an excess buildup of salt and sand inside the reel that will end up causing rust.
Then it's probably the bearings that are bad, that's why they rusted??!!
Anyway, that's just my opinion.
ok guys, so after much thought i went and bought a fothom 40. i could not buy braid just yet. so i just put straight mono. i fitted all 600 meters of 0.45 . i fished with it today in our second fixed venue for the season. we had to do alot of wading so it swam and got sandy alot and its still working 100%. caught two blue rays with it, one of 74cm that reels drag is so smooth, and reeling in is effortless. very big value for money
Brett Jacobs wrote:
My Daiwa reels catch a lot more than my Shimanos! I've always liked the look of the Penn Torque International, but the initial models were too heavy so I ended up with a Saltiga. I'd also love to give the Fathom a try!
My Daiwa reels catch a lot more than my Shimanos! I've always liked the look of the Penn Torque International, but the initial models were too heavy so I ended up with a Saltiga. I'd also love to give the Fathom a try!