Penn Authority 4500 425g 13.6kg 94cm 5.7:1

Penn Authority 4500 — IPX8 Submersible Protection

The Penn Authority 4500 delivers best-in-class smoothness and full submersion protection for saltwater anglers who demand precision engineering and bomb-proof sealing.

IPX8 Submersible Sealing

The IPX8-rated body and spool design ensures no water reaches the internals, even when fully submerged. Combined with the sealed Slammer drag system featuring Dura-Drag washers, you get consistent stopping power in the harshest saltwater conditions.

CNC-Cut Stainless Steel Gears

CNC Gear Technology machines the main and pinion gears from solid stainless steel for precision mesh and silky-smooth retrieval. The full-metal body, sideplate, and rotor eliminate flex under load, while 13 stainless steel bearings (12+1) keep everything running smoothly. The Leveline slow oscillation system lays line evenly for perfect casting performance.

Choose the Right Variant

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

• ATH2500 (5.7:1, 64 cm retrieve, 337 g, 9 kg drag) – light spinning for trout, perch, small inshore species

• ATH2500HS (7.0:1, 94 cm retrieve, 330 g, 9 kg drag) – high-speed retrieve for aggressive topwater and shallow techniques

• ATH3500 (5.7:1, 86 cm retrieve, 405 g, 13.6 kg drag) – versatile inshore spinning for sea bass, redfish, snook

• ATH4500 (5.7:1, 94 cm retrieve, 425 g, 13.6 kg drag) – all-purpose workhorse for medium inshore and light offshore work

• ATH4500HS (7.0:1, 114 cm retrieve, 425 g, 13.6 kg drag) – fast retrieve for burning lures and covering water quickly

• ATH5500 (5.2:1, 91 cm retrieve, 669 g, 18.1 kg drag) – powerful retrieve for larger inshore species and offshore jigging

• ATH5500HS (6.2:1, 102 cm retrieve, 678 g, 18.1 kg drag) – balanced speed and power for versatile offshore applications

• ATH6500 (5.2:1, 99 cm retrieve, 720 g, 18.1 kg drag) – heavy inshore and medium offshore spinning

• ATH6500HS (6.2:1, 122 cm retrieve, 720 g, 18.1 kg drag) – faster retrieve for offshore trolling and jigging

• ATH7500 (4.7:1, 96 cm retrieve, 830 g, 22.6 kg drag) – big-game power for tuna, kingfish, large reef species

• ATH8500 (4.7:1, 107 cm retrieve, 882 g, 22.6 kg drag) – extreme power for heavy offshore spinning

• ATH8500HS (5.3:1, 127 cm retrieve, 870 g, 22.6 kg drag) – high-speed big-game reel for long-range casting and fast retrieves

Facts

• Reel size: 4500

• Gear ratio: 5.7:1

• Retrieve per turn: 94 cm (37")

• Weight: 425 g (15 oz)

• Max drag: 13.6 kg (30 lb)

• Bearings: 12+1 stainless steel

• Mono capacity: 390 m / 0.25 mm, 290 m / 0.28 mm, 215 m / 0.33 mm

• Braid capacity: 390 yd / 15 lb, 320 yd / 20 lb, 250 yd / 30 lb

• Aluminum spool, front drag

• Instant anti-reverse

• Handle: ambidextrous (right/left)

• Spare Hypalon handle knob included

• Water type: saltwater