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Controlled line retrieval for saltwater fishing
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| Name | ATH6500 AUTHORITY 6500 SPIN REEL BOX |
| EAN | 0031324283336 |
| MPN | 1563162 |
| Brand | Penn |
| Fishing style | Spin |
| Target fish | Catfish |
| Reel Size | 6500 |
| Reel Type | Spinning reel, front drag |
| Gear Ratio | 5.2:1 |
| Reel Weight | 720g |
| Max Drag | 18.1kg |
| Retrieve per turn | 99cm |
| Bearing Count | 13 |
| Line Capacity | Mono (m/mm): 355/0.33, 315/0.36, 185/0.38 Braid (yd/lb): 485/30, 410/40, 335/50 |
| Corrosion Resistance | IPX8-sealed body and spool, stainless steel bearings and gears, saltwater use |
| Water Sealing | IPX8-sealed body and spool |
| Colour | Black/Gold |
| Body, sideplate and rotor material | Full Metal |
| Spool material | Aluminum |
| Handle position | Right/Left |
| Anti-reverse | Instant Anti-Reverse |
| Line lay system | Leveline® Slow Oscillation System |
| Drag system | Sealed Slammer® |
| Spare handle knob | Hypalon |
| Spare spool included | No |
| Pre-spooled | No |
| Drag material | Dura Drag |
Yes. The family is specified for saltwater, with a submersible IPX8-sealed body and spool to protect the internals from water ingress. This addresses water exposure during sea fishing, but the supplied evidence does not specify a permitted immersion depth or duration.
Choose by line pickup. At the same size, HS versions have higher gear ratios and retrieve more line per turn, while line capacity and maximum drag remain the same. The 6500 retrieves 99 cm per turn and the 6500HS 122 cm, both at 720 g, so HS adds faster pickup without a weight increase in that pair.
Larger sizes generally add line capacity, maximum drag and weight. The 2500 holds 160 m of 0.28 mm mono and weighs 337 g with 9.0 kg maximum drag. The 10500 holds 330 m of 0.61 mm mono and weighs 1045 g with 27.2 kg maximum drag. Match line diameter and required capacity first, then compare weight and retrieve rate.
Both are supported by the listed capacities, but the aluminium spool is not pre-spooled. Mono capacity is given in metres/mm and braid in yards/lb, so use the appropriate table for your line rather than treating braid ratings as diameters. You need to supply and spool your own line.
The handle supports right/left positioning, so you can choose your preferred winding hand. A spare Hypalon handle knob is supplied for an alternative grip, but no spare spool is included. The extra knob is therefore not a second spool for switching lines.
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The PENN Authority is a saltwater spinning reel family for lure fishing and sea angling. Its submersible IPX8-sealed body and spool protect the internals against water ingress, including when submerged. The range spans smaller spinning sizes through larger offshore models, with different capacities, retrieve rates and maximum drag levels.
The full metal body, sideplate and rotor provide structural support under load. CNC Gear Technology uses stainless steel main and pinion gears for power transmission, while the 12+1 stainless steel bearing system supports smooth running. The Leveline® Slow Oscillation System lays line slowly and evenly on the spool. Instant Anti-Reverse prevents backward rotation.
All versions have front drag and a sealed Slammer® drag system. Dura-Drag™ is specified for sizes 3500 and above. Choose maximum drag alongside line capacity and reel weight, rather than treating drag alone as a measure of the right size.
For the same size, the HS versions retrieve more line per handle turn. They suit situations where quicker line pickup matters. The standard versions offer a lower gear ratio. The 2500HS is lighter than the 2500, the 4500 pair weighs the same, the 5500 HS is heavier than the 5500, the 6500 pair weighs the same, and the 8500HS is lighter than the 8500.
| Model | Gear ratio | Retrieve per turn | Weight | Maximum drag | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2500HS | 7.0:1 | 94 cm | 330 g | 9.0 kg | | 2500 | 5.7:1 | 64 cm | 337 g | 9.0 kg | | 3500 | 5.7:1 | 86 cm | 405 g | 13.6 kg | | 4500 | 5.7:1 | 94 cm | 425 g | 13.6 kg | | 4500HS | 7.0:1 | 114 cm | 425 g | 13.6 kg | | 5500 | 5.2:1 | 91 cm | 669 g | 18.1 kg | | 5500 HS | 6.2:1 | 102 cm | 678 g | 18.1 kg | | 6500 | 5.2:1 | 99 cm | 720 g | 18.1 kg | | 6500HS | 6.2:1 | 122 cm | 720 g | 18.1 kg | | 7500 | 4.7:1 | 96 cm | 830 g | 22.6 kg | | 8500 | 4.7:1 | 107 cm | 882 g | 22.6 kg | | 8500HS | 5.3:1 | 127 cm | 870 g | 22.6 kg | | 10500 | 4.2:1 | 109 cm | 1045 g | 27.2 kg |
The 2500 and 3500 models are explicitly offered for spinning, with the 3500 also described for artificial lures. The 4500 and 5500 models combine spinning use with sea-fishing suitability. The 6500 and 7500 provide larger sea-fishing capacities. The 8500 and 10500 are described for offshore fishing. Increasing size adds line capacity and generally weight, so compare the line you intend to use with the figures below.
Each size has the same listed capacity in its standard and HS versions. Monofilament figures show metres/diameter in millimetres. Braid figures retain the supplier's yards/pound rating, not diameter.
| Size | Monofilament capacity, m/mm | Braid capacity, yd/lb | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2500 | 235/0.23, 160/0.28, 130/0.31 | 240/10, 220/15, 160/20 | | 3500 | 330/0.23, 240/0.28, 180/0.31 | 310/10, 270/15, 220/20 | | 4500 | 390/0.25, 290/0.28, 215/0.33 | 390/15, 320/20, 250/30 | | 5500 | 390/0.28, 300/0.33, 210/0.36 | 500/20, 380/30, 335/40 | | 6500 | 355/0.33, 315/0.36, 185/0.38 | 485/30, 410/40, 335/50 | | 7500 | 450/0.36, 300/0.38, 200/0.46 | 530/40, 440/50, 400/65 | | 8500 | 415/0.46, 280/0.56, 240/0.61 | 730/40, 600/50, 555/65 | | 10500 | 395/0.56, 330/0.61, 230/0.71 | 845/50, 780/65, 540/80 |
All versions have an aluminium spool, right/left handle positioning and a Black/Gold finish. A spare Hypalon handle knob is supplied for an alternative grip. No spare spool is included, and the reels are not pre-spooled, so you need to add your chosen line before fishing.
