Penn Fathom II Star Drag Reel 15 6.1:1 485g 13.6kg 64cm

Penn Fathom II Star Drag Reel 15 — Built for Deep Water Power

The Penn Fathom II Star Drag size 15 combines tournament-grade construction with maintenance-friendly design—ideal for targeting amberjack, tuna, and grouper from boat or pier.

Fast Gear Access for Field Servicing

The removable sideplate grants direct access to the machine-cut marine grade bronze main gear and HT-100 drag washers, so you can clean, inspect, or adjust components between sessions without workshop tools. The hardened stainless steel pinion meshes smoothly with the bronze gear for reliable torque under load.

Live Spindle Casting and Magnetic Control

Penn's Live Spindle design lets the spool rotate independently during the cast, extending distance with less thumb pressure. The magnetic brake (exclusive to sizes 12 and 15) tames heavy lures and live baits in crosswinds, while the 6.1:1 gear ratio and 64 cm retrieve per turn balance cranking speed with lifting power. Seven shielded stainless steel ball bearings plus an instant anti-reverse bearing deliver smooth, zero-slip retrieves.

Choose the Right Variant

Match reel size to line class and target depth:

• Size 12 (479 g, 64 cm retrieve): 430 m / 0.28 mm, 295 m / 0.35 mm, 250 m / 0.38 mm — inshore amberjack, smaller tuna, reef fishing

• Size 15 (485 g, 64 cm retrieve): 325 m / 0.35 mm, 275 m / 0.38 mm, 185 m / 0.46 mm — deep dropping, mid-size grouper, offshore tuna

• Size 25 (550 g, 107 cm retrieve): 345 m / 0.46 mm, 315 m / 0.52 mm, 255 m / 0.60 mm — big grouper, deep-water snapper, heavy jigging

• Size 30 (570 g, 107 cm retrieve): 440 m / 0.52 mm, 355 m / 0.60 mm, 275 m / 0.70 mm — large tuna, billfish, extreme depth

• Size 40 (575 g, 107 cm retrieve): 420 m / 0.60 mm, 325 m / 0.70 mm, 240 m / 0.85 mm — trophy grouper, big game trolling, stand-up fishing

Facts

• Full metal body and sideplates

• Gear ratio: 6.1:1

• Retrieve per turn: 64 cm

• Weight: 485 g

• Max drag: 13.6 kg

• Bearings: 6 shielded stainless steel ball bearings + 1 instant anti-reverse bearing

• Mono capacity: 325 m / 0.35 mm, 275 m / 0.38 mm, 185 m / 0.46 mm

• Braid capacity: 550 yd / 20 lb, 415 yd / 30 lb, 290 yd / 50 lb

• Drag system: Versa-Drag with HT-100 washers

• Spool: Aluminum with line capacity rings

• Magnetic brake: Yes

• Handle: Right-hand retrieve

• Reel type: Star drag