Penn Authority 5500HS 678g 18.1kg 102cm 6.2:1

Penn Authority 5500HS — Power for the Blue Water

The Penn Authority 5500HS is a high-speed spinning reel built for saltwater anglers who demand top-tier sealing, smooth performance, and the power to handle hard-fighting species in any conditions.

IPX8 Submersible Sealing for Total Protection

The IPX8-rated sealed body and spool design keep water out even when fully submerged. CNC Gear Technology delivers precision-cut stainless steel main and pinion gears, ensuring silky-smooth retrieves under load. The full metal body, sideplate, and rotor provide the rigidity needed for big-game encounters.

Sealed Slammer Drag with Dura-Drag for Stopping Power

The sealed Slammer drag system paired with Dura-Drag material delivers up to 18.1 kg of stopping power without fade, even in saltwater spray or rain. Backed by 13 stainless steel bearings (12+1) and Instant Anti-Reverse, the 5500HS offers the control and confidence to battle anything from the deep blue.

Choose the Right Variant

The Authority series covers freshwater creeks to offshore blue water. Match your reel size and gear ratio to your target and technique:

• 2500 / 2500HS (330 g / 337 g, 9 kg drag) – light inshore, trout, bass, finesse tactics

• 3500 (405 g, 13.6 kg drag) – versatile inshore, redfish, snook, light jigging

• 4500 / 4500HS (425 g, 13.6 kg drag) – medium inshore and nearshore, stripers, bluefish, medium spin-jigging

• 5500 / 5500HS (669 g / 678 g, 18.1 kg drag) – heavy inshore and light offshore, tarpon, kingfish, tuna; 5500HS offers 6.2:1 ratio (102 cm retrieve) for fast presentations

• 6500 / 6500HS (720 g, 18.1 kg drag) – offshore trolling and jigging, large tuna, amberjack

• 7500 (830 g, 22.6 kg drag) – big-game offshore, large tuna, GT, heavy jigging

• 8500 / 8500HS (882 g / 870 g, 22.6 kg drag) – heavyweight offshore, bluefin tuna, billfish teasers, heavy popping

• 10500 – extreme big-game applications

Facts

• Model: Authority 5500HS

• Gear ratio: 6.2:1 (high-speed)

• Retrieve per turn: 102 cm (40")

• Weight: 678 g (23.9 oz)

• Max drag: 18.1 kg (40 lb)

• Bearings: 12+1 stainless steel

• Line capacity (mono): 390 m / 0.28 mm · 300 m / 0.33 mm · 210 m / 0.36 mm

• Line capacity (braid): 455 m / 20 lb · 345 m / 30 lb · 305 m / 40 lb

• Spool: aluminum, IPX8 sealed

• Handle: ambidextrous (right/left)

• Features: Leveline Slow Oscillation, spare Hypalon handle knob included

• Water type: saltwater