Penn Authority 5500 669g 18.1kg 91cm 5.2:1

Penn Authority 5500 — IPX8-sealed power for saltwater

The Penn Authority 5500 combines CNC-machined precision with submersible IPX8 sealing, delivering the smooth performance and durability you need to handle hard-fighting saltwater species.

Submersible IPX8 protection

The fully sealed body and spool design keeps water out of the internals even if the reel is submerged. Whether you're fishing surf zones, kayaks, or offshore environments where spray and waves are constant, the Authority 5500 keeps running without compromise.

CNC Gear precision and Dura-Drag power

Precision-cut stainless steel main and pinion gears ensure smooth operation under load, while the sealed Slammer drag system with Dura-Drag delivers up to 18.1 kg of stopping power. The full metal body, sideplate, and rotor provide a rigid platform that won't flex when you're battling strong fish.

Choose the right variant

The Authority series offers sizes and gear ratios for inshore and offshore applications:

• 2500 (5.7:1, 64 cm retrieve, 9 kg drag) — light inshore, sea trout, small snapper

• 2500HS (7.0:1, 94 cm retrieve, 9 kg drag) — high-speed retrieve for lure fishing

• 3500 (5.7:1, 86 cm retrieve, 13.6 kg drag) — versatile inshore to light offshore

• 4500 (5.7:1, 94 cm retrieve, 13.6 kg drag) — medium-duty saltwater, redfish, stripers

• 4500HS (7.0:1, 114 cm retrieve, 13.6 kg drag) — fast retrieve for aggressive jigging

• 5500 (5.2:1, 91 cm retrieve, 18.1 kg drag, 669 g) — robust mid-size for tuna, amberjack, reef fishing

• 5500HS (6.2:1, 102 cm retrieve, 18.1 kg drag) — higher speed version of the 5500

• 6500 (5.2:1, 99 cm retrieve, 18.1 kg drag) — larger capacity for extended fights

• 6500HS (6.2:1, 122 cm retrieve, 18.1 kg drag) — high-speed big game

• 7500 (4.7:1, 96 cm retrieve, 22.6 kg drag) — heavy-duty offshore, big tuna, kingfish

• 8500 (4.7:1, 107 cm retrieve, 22.6 kg drag, 882 g) — serious offshore power

• 8500HS (5.3:1, 127 cm retrieve, 22.6 kg drag) — fastest large-capacity model

• 10500 — maximum line capacity for bluewater trophy fish

Facts

• Full metal body, sideplate, and rotor

• CNC Gear Technology with stainless steel main and pinion gears

• Sealed Slammer drag system with Dura-Drag, 18.1 kg max drag

• 13 stainless steel bearings (12+1)

• Instant Anti-Reverse

• Leveline Slow Oscillation System

• Aluminum spool

• Gear ratio 5.2:1, retrieve per turn 91 cm

• Mono capacity: 390 m / 0.28 mm, 300 m / 0.33 mm, 210 m / 0.36 mm

• Braid capacity: 500 yd / 20 lb, 380 yd / 30 lb, 335 yd / 40 lb

• Weight 669 g

• Right/left convertible handle

• Spare Hypalon handle knob included

• Saltwater rated