Penn Fathom II Level Wind 30 4.3:1 777g

Penn Fathom II Level Wind 30 — Built to Outlast the Toughest Days

The Penn Fathom II Level Wind 30 with integrated line counter (Schnurzählwerk) is a workhorse conventional reel trusted by charter captains who demand reliability under extreme daily use. Its full metal construction and powerful HT-100 drag system are engineered for hard-fighting saltwater species.

Full Metal Body for Precision Under Pressure

The Fathom II Level Wind 30 features a full metal body and sideplates that maintain perfect gear alignment even after countless hook-sets and brutal fights. The Fast Gear Access sideplate lets you perform routine maintenance quickly—no complex disassembly required—so you spend less time on the workbench and more time fishing.

HT-100 Drag and Line Counter Combo

This reel houses Penn's HT-100 carbon fiber drag washers, delivering up to 13.6 kg of smooth stopping power to handle everything from bottom-dwelling grouper to hard-running amberjack. The integrated line counter helps you return to productive depths with precision, while the level-wind mechanism ensures even line lay on every retrieve. Line capacity rings on the aluminum spool provide instant visual confirmation of remaining line.

Choose the Right Variant

The Fathom II Level Wind series offers models for different techniques and target species:

• Size 15 (5.5:1, 561 g, 380/12 yd/lb) — lighter inshore work, smaller baits, species up to 10 kg

• Size 20 (5.5:1, 593–621 g, 475/15 yd/lb) — versatile mid-range, reef fishing, medium live baits

• Size 20LC (5.5:1, 621 g, line counter) — depth-specific jigging, structure fishing

• Size 20 LH (left-hand retrieve) — left-hand anglers, conventional setups

• Penn Fathom II Level Wind 30 (4.3:1, 777 g, 465/25 yd/lb, line counter, right-hand) — heavy bottom fishing, large baits, big game species, offshore trolling

• Size 30 LH (left-hand retrieve, 740 g) — left-hand anglers, heavy applications

• Size 50 (3.7:1, 765 g, 430/40 yd/lb) — deep dropping, extra line capacity, max torque for large fish

Facts

• Gear ratio: 4.3:1

• Retrieve per turn: 68 cm

• Bearing count: 5 (4 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 instant anti-reverse)

• Maximum drag: 13.6 kg

• Weight: 777 g

• Line capacity (mono): 425 m / 0.49 mm, 345 m / 0.54 mm, 265 m / 0.61 mm

• Line capacity (braid): 1040 yd / 30 lb, 725 yd / 50 lb, 605 yd / 65 lb

• Hand retrieve: right

• Spool material: aluminum

• Drag type: star drag

• Drag material: HT-100 carbon fiber

• Level-wind: yes

• Line counter: yes

• Line capacity rings: yes