Penn – Top Fishing Reels

Penn Fierce II

The Penn Fierce II offers dependability and unparalleled power at an affordable price. With its lightweight all-aluminum Full Metal Body and side plates, bulletproof stainless steel main shaft, thick aluminum bail wire, and braid-ready spool pre-marked for line capacity, this powerhouse Penn reel was solidly engineered for performance in all conditions. Expect smooth retrieves thanks to its Techno-Balanced™ graphite rotor and 4+1 system with shielded stainless steel ball bearings and Instant Anti-Reverse. And its reliable, field-proven oiled-felt drag system has plenty of muscle to tame even the hardest charging fish.

Full Metal Body and sideplates
Techno-Balanced graphite rotor
Heavy-duty aluminum bail wire
4+1 bearing system with Instant Anti-Reverse
Shielded stainless steel ball bearings
Superline spool with line capacity rings
Ultra-reliable oiled felt drag system

The Penn Fierce II Live-Liner (LL) offers dependability and flexibility at an affordable price. Flexibility comes from the Live-Liner feature, with an adjustable rear drag knob for fishing live baits or targeting finicky fish. Featuring a Full Metal Body, stainless steel main shaft, thick aluminum bail wire, and braid ready spool the Fierce II was engineered to provide unwavering performance in the roughest conditions.

4+1 shielded stainless steel ball bearings
Instant Anti-Reverse bearing
Heavy-duty aluminum bail wire
Superline Spool with Line Capacity Rings

The Penn Fierce II is available in the following models:

MODEL # Fierce II – 1000

MONO CAPACITY YD/LB

275/2 135/4 105/6

BRAID CAPACITY YD/LB

160/6 130/8 110/10

BEARING COUNT

5

MAX DRAG LB

7lb | 3.1kg

GEAR RATIO

5.2:1

MODEL # Penn Fierce II – 2000

MONO CAPACITY YD/LB

240/4 180/6 125/8

BRAID CAPACITY YD/LB

210/8 180/10 165/15

BEARING COUNT

5

MAX DRAG LB

7lb | 3.1kg

GEAR RATIO

6.2:1

MODEL # Fierce II – 2500

MONO CAPACITY YD/LB

255/6 175/8 140/10

BRAID CAPACITY YD/LB

240/10 220/15 160/20

BEARING COUNT

5

MAX DRAG LB

7lb | 3.1kg

GEAR RATIO

6.2:1

MODEL # Fierce II – 3000

MONO CAPACITY YD/LB

200/8 165/10 120/12

BRAID CAPACITY YD/LB

250/15 180/20 130/30

BEARING COUNT

5

MAX DRAG LB

10lb | 4.5kg

GEAR RATIO

6.2:1

MODEL # Fierce II – 4000

MONO CAPACITY YD/LB

270/8 220/10 165/12

BRAID CAPACITY YD/LB

360/15 260/20 185/30

BEARING COUNT

5

MAX DRAG LB

13lb | 5.8kg

GEAR RATIO

6.2:1

MODEL # Fierce II – 5000

MONO CAPACITY YD/LB

225/12 200/15 135/20

BRAID CAPACITY YD/LB

420/20 300/30 240/40

BEARING COUNT

5

MAX DRAG LB

20lb | 9.0kg

GEAR RATIO

5.6:1

MODEL # Fierce II – 6000

MONO CAPACITY YD/LB

335/15 230/20 210/25

BRAID CAPACITY YD/LB

490/30 390/40 335/50

BEARING COUNT

5

MAX DRAG LB

20lb | 9.0kg

GEAR RATIO

5.6:1

MODEL # Fierce II – 8000

MONO CAPACITY YD/LB

340/20 310/25 230/30

BRAID CAPACITY YD/LB

475/50 390/65 345/80

BEARING COUNT

5

MAX DRAG LB

25lb | 11.3kg

GEAR RATIO

5.3:1

Penn Fathom

My first saltwater casting reel was a Penn reel, it was the Penn Squidder 140L. The Squidder has been and continues to be my favorite! This reel is a no bells and whistles true workhorse that when serviced annually has lasted me for years! I’m still using Squidders that my father used to use. However, Penn discontinued making this reel a few years back which upset many a angler that used them. Many can be found on eBay, but there is no other reel like it. That is when Penn started to make a reel that was comparable yet modern by today’s standards.

Penn Fathom star drag is lightweight, quick on the retrieve, and extremely castable due to its revolutionary Live Spindle design. The revolutionary Live Spindle design makes the Fathom SD one of the longest casting reels on the market. A Full Metal Body and sideplate keep precise gear alignment under heavy loads, and the powerful HT-100™ drag system will stay smooth from start to finish.

Penn Fathom 12

Mono Cap – YD/LB 360/10 260/12 230/15
Braid Cap – YD/LB 525/15 420/20 320/30
Bearing Count – 6
Max Drag – LB 25lb | 11.3kg
Gear ratio – 6.0:1

Penn Fathom 15

Mono Cap – YD/LB 320/12 280/15 190/20
Braid Cap – YD/LB 500/20 380/30 270/50
Bearing Count – 6
Max Drag – LB 25lb | 11.3kg
Gear Ratio – 6.0:1

Penn Fathom 25N

Mono Cap – YD/LB 320/20 290/25 220/30
Braid Cap – YD/LB 650/30 450/50 370/65
Bearing Count – 6
Max Drag – LB 25lb | 11.3kg
Gear Ratio – 6.0:1

Penn Fathom 30

Mono Cap – YD/LB 440/20 300/30 250/40
Braid Cap – YD/LB 625/50 500/65 440/80
Bearing Count – 6
Max Drag – LB 25lb | 11.3kg
Gear Ratio – 6.0:1

Penn Fathom 40

Mono Cap – YD/LB 350/30 300/40 220/50
Braid Cap – YD/LB 725/50 600/65 525/80
Bearing Count – 6
Max Drag – LB 25lb | 11.3kg
Gear Ratio – 6.0:1

Penn Conflict Spinning Reel

The Penn Conflict Spinning Reels striking cosmetics, durable design, and silky smooth drag are a few of the reasons why so many anglers fish this reel. The Conflict’s full metal body construction allows it to maintain precision gear alignment under severe punishment while its Techno-Balanced™ rotor (reinforced graphite on 1000-4000 sizes) ensures a smooth retrieve. From tuna to trout, the Conflict was designed to perform and engineered to last.

The Conflict shines mostly in rotor and line management including line lay. It remains light even compared to nowadays standards. It has all the features like braid ready spool, full metal body to keep itself relevant in today’s market as well. Another thing I like is the handle which is made from EVA foam knob. Very comfortable to fish even on a colder day.

Now for a breakdown of the sizes and uses for each. The Conflict comes in eight different sizes.

Penn Conflict 1000 Spinning Reels

The smallest of the models can be used for both Freshwater and Saltwater handling largemouth bass and crappie very easily, and even small panfish in saltwater.

Mono Cap – YD/LB 275/2 135/4 105/6
Braid Cap – YD/LB 160/6 130/8 110/10
Bearing Count – 8
Max Drag – LB – 9lb | 4.0kg
Gear Ratio – 5.2:1

Penn Conflict 2000

This reel is ideal for lakes and small ponds, but can also handle striped bass and many 10+lb bluefish with ease. Another good use is for reds and trout fishing inshore saltwater.

Mono Cap YD/LB 240/4 180/6 125/8
Braid Cap YD/LB 210/8 180/10 165/15
Bearing Count – 8
Max Drag – LB- 10lb | 4.5kg
Gear Ratio – 6.2:1

Penn Conflict 2500 Spinning Reels

It’s the 2000, with a little more beef!

Mono Cap YD/LB 255/6 175/8 140/10
Braid Cap YD/LB 240/10 220/15 160/20
Bearing Count – 8
Max Drag LB – 12lb | 5.4kg
Gear Ratio – 6.2:1

Penn Conflict 3000 Spinning Reels

This size is great for inshore saltwater from flounder, trout, redfish, snook and bluefish.

Mono Cap YD/LB 200/8 165/10 120/12
Braid Cap YD/LB 250/15 180/20 130/30
Bearing Count – 8
Max Drag LB – 15lb | 6.8kg
Gear Ratio – 6.2:1

Penn Conflict 4000 Spinning Reels

The graphite rotor in this size makes the reel extremely lightweight and doesn’t compromise strength. This reel is well capable of catching stripers and bluefish in the 30+ inch range with no problems, even in moderate current.

Mono Cap YD/LB 270/8 220/10 165/12
Braid Cap YD/LB 360/15 260/20 185/30
Bearing Count – 8
Max Drag LB – 15lb | 6.8kg
Gear Ratio – 6.2:1

Penn Conflict 5000 Spinning Reels

Mono Cap YD/LB 225/12 200/15 135/20
Braid Cap YD/LB 420/20 300/30 240/40
Bearing Count – 8
Max Drag LB – 25lb | 11.3kg
Gear Ratio – 5.6:1

Penn Conflict 6000 Spinning Reels

Looking to catch grouper or kings from a boat? Maybe even a tarpon? This reel will be able to handle that and put the fish, and you, to the test.

Mono Cap YD/LB 335/15 230/20 210/25
Braid Cap YD/LB 490/30 390/40 335/50
Bearing Count – 8
Max Drag LB – 25lb | 11.3kg
Gear Ratio – 5.6:1

Penn Conflict 8000 Spinning Reels

Surf fishing here we come! This is the perfect (maybe even a little oversized) reel for catching large red drum, striped bass, black drum, and sharks from the surf.

Mono Cap YD/LB 340/20 300/25 230/30
Braid Cap YD/LB 475/50 390/65 345/80
Bearing Count – 8
Max Drag LB – 30lb | 13.6kg
Gear Ratio – 5.3:1