Penn Authority 4500HS 425g 13.6kg 114cm 7.0:1

Penn Authority 4500HS — High-Speed Retrieve for Fast-Paced Saltwater Action

The Penn Authority 4500HS combines tournament-grade sealing with a 7.0:1 high-speed gear ratio, delivering 114 cm of line per turn for rapid lure presentation and quick line pickup when fighting aggressive saltwater species.

IPX8 Submersible Protection

The fully sealed body and aluminum spool meet IPX8 standards, preventing water ingress even when submerged. CNC-machined stainless steel gears and a sealed Slammer drag with Dura-Drag washers provide consistent stopping power up to 13.6 kg, while 13 stainless steel bearings ensure glass-smooth operation in corrosive saltwater environments.

High-Speed Versatility

The 7.0:1 ratio excels at aggressive techniques—burning surface lures for tuna and kingfish, quickly closing distance on fast-running pelagics, or working vertical jigs with rapid cadence. The Leveline slow oscillation system lays line evenly to prevent wind knots during high-speed retrieves, and the full metal body and rotor maintain precision alignment under load.

Choose the Right Variant

The Authority series covers freshwater creeks to offshore blue water:

• 2500 (5.7:1, 64 cm) / 2500HS (7.0:1, 94 cm) — Creek trout, light estuary species, finesse spinning

• 3500 (5.7:1, 86 cm) — Inshore redfish, snook, medium freshwater predators

• 4500 (5.7:1, 94 cm) / 4500HS (7.0:1, 114 cm) — Inshore to light offshore, medium jigs and lures, versatile saltwater workhorse; HS variant for speed-critical techniques

• 5500 (5.2:1, 91 cm) / 5500HS (6.2:1, 102 cm) — Heavy inshore, nearshore tuna, mid-weight offshore applications

• 6500 (5.2:1, 99 cm) / 6500HS (6.2:1, 122 cm) — Large pelagics, offshore trolling, heavy jigs

• 7500 (4.7:1, 96 cm) — Big game, maximum torque for deep jigging

• 8500 (4.7:1, 107 cm) / 8500HS (5.3:1, 127 cm) — Giant trevally, tuna, extreme offshore conditions

• 10500 — Heaviest saltwater applications

Facts

• Reel size: 4500HS

• Gear ratio: 7.0:1

• Retrieve per turn: 114 cm

• Weight: 425 g

• Max drag: 13.6 kg

• Bearings: 12+1 stainless steel

• Line capacity (mono): 390 m / 0.25 mm, 290 m / 0.28 mm, 215 m / 0.33 mm

• Line capacity (braid): 390 yd / 15 lb, 320 yd / 20 lb, 250 yd / 30 lb

• Spool: aluminum

• Instant anti-reverse

• Ambidextrous handle (right/left)

• Includes spare Hypalon handle knob