
Note that the size 25 model is a narrow spool reel. Weights of the reels start light at 15.5 ounces on the size 12 and get up to 18.7 ounces on the size 40 model. Retrieve rates go from 25″ on the smaller models, and up to 40″ on the larger ones. The gear ratio stands at 6.0:1, also the same for all size models. Looking at the largest star drag 40, you can put 350-yards of 30 LB mono and up to 220-yards of 50 LB mono.įathom Star Drags are all 6-bearing reels and they all have a max drag of 25-pounds. Each reel size increases the strength of the test you can use. Starting with the size 12, you’ll spool 360-yards of 12 LB mono or up to 230-yards of 15 LB mono. Within the Penn Fathom family of reels, the Star Drag offers the smallest model.


Penn offers several models of the Fathom of which I use the star drag 40 wide-spool. The Penn Fathom has proven its reliability and power time and again. Years later, its durability helped sell me on the Penn Fathom. To this day, it’s a superb reel against California Halibut and Spotted Bay Bass. This proved to be an effective, sturdy reel for the lagoon-style fishing I was using it for. My first experience with Penn Reels was roughly 10 years back after I purchased the Penn International 955. Product: Penn Fathom Star Drag, Single-Speed Lever Drag, & Two-Speed Lever Drag Reels. A true work horse built for the rigors of saltwater fishing.Penn Fathom Reels Fathom 30 Star Drag Reel

Featuring a full metal body for superior durability, the Fathom star drag includes a live spindle design along with an internally adjustable centrifugal break for exceptional castability.
