Penn Authority 3500 405g 13.6kg 86cm 5.7:1

Penn Authority 3500 — Built to Tame the Deep Blue

The Penn Authority 3500 spinning reel combines IPX8 submersible sealing with CNC-machined stainless steel gears to deliver reliable performance in saltwater from creeks to offshore.

Sealed Against the Elements

IPX8-rated body and spool design keeps water out of the internals even when fully submerged. The full-metal construction—body, sideplate, and rotor—pairs with the sealed Slammer drag system featuring Dura-Drag washers to handle hard runs in harsh conditions. A 13.6 kg max drag gives you stopping power when you need it.

Smooth, Precise Retrieve

CNC Gear Technology delivers precision-cut stainless steel main and pinion gears for consistent cranking under load. The 13-bearing system (12+1 stainless steel) and Leveline Slow Oscillation System ensure smooth line lay and retrieval. At 5.7:1 gear ratio with 86 cm retrieve per turn, you get balanced speed and power for a wide range of techniques.

Choose the Right Variant

The Authority series offers sizes and gear ratios for every scenario:

• 2500 (337 g, 5.7:1, 64 cm retrieve) — light inshore, schoolie stripers, small tuna

• 2500HS (330 g, 7.0:1, 94 cm retrieve) — high-speed retrieve for lures, fast-moving species

• 3500 (405 g, 5.7:1, 86 cm retrieve) — medium inshore and light offshore, reds, snook, small kings

• 4500 (425 g, 5.7:1, 94 cm retrieve) — versatile all-rounder for bigger inshore and nearshore targets

• 4500HS (425 g, 7.0:1, 114 cm retrieve) — fast retrieve for topwater and covering water quickly

• 5500 (669 g, 5.2:1, 91 cm retrieve) — power ratio for jigging and bottom fishing

• 5500HS (678 g, 6.2:1, 102 cm retrieve) — balanced speed for mid-weight offshore applications

• 6500 (720 g, 5.2:1, 99 cm retrieve) — heavy inshore and offshore, tarpon, big grouper

• 6500HS (720 g, 6.2:1, 122 cm retrieve) — high-speed large-capacity reel for pelagics

• 7500 (830 g, 4.7:1, 96 cm retrieve) — big-game power, tuna, amberjack, large sharks

• 8500 (882 g, 4.7:1, 107 cm retrieve) — heavy-duty offshore, max line capacity

• 8500HS (870 g, 5.3:1, 127 cm retrieve) — fast offshore reel for big tuna and marlin

Facts

• Full-metal body, sideplate, and rotor

• IPX8 submersible sealed body and spool

• CNC Gear Technology with stainless steel main and pinion gears

• Sealed Slammer drag with Dura-Drag washers

• 12+1 stainless steel bearing system

• Instant Anti-Reverse

• Leveline Slow Oscillation System

• Aluminum spool

• Ambidextrous handle (right/left)

• Spare Hypalon handle knob included

• Weight: 405 g

• Gear ratio: 5.7:1

• Retrieve per turn: 86 cm

• Max drag: 13.6 kg

• Mono capacity: 330 m / 0.23 mm, 240 m / 0.28 mm, 180 m / 0.31 mm

• Braid capacity: 283 m / 4.5 kg, 247 m / 6.8 kg, 201 m / 9 kg

• Color: Black/Gold