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Old 05-27-2022, 01:46 PM
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Bought a new Penn Fathom10 ENLD, reel has play in handle and in the spool also when in freespool. Never had a problem with a Fathom. The old Fathom star drags are not available, I have some and they are bullet proof! Does anyone have any issues with the Fathom II's? Not impressed with this reel. Sending it back and buying U.S. when a get a little more money. Maybe Seigler.


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Old 05-27-2022, 04:52 PM
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Bought a new Penn Fathom10 ENLD, reel has play in handle and in the spool also when in freespool. Never had a problem with a Fathom. The old Fathom star drags are not available, I have some and they are bullet proof! Does anyone have any issues with the Fathom II's? Not impressed with this reel. Sending it back and buying U.S. when a get a little more money. Maybe Seigler.


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Penn fathom 2 star drag reels are still available .

If handle has play possibly the cap nut needs to be adjusted .
I have a bunch of both styles and they are issue free
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Old 05-28-2022, 07:22 AM
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I know the Fathom II is still available. The original Fathom star drags are not, unless they're leftovers.

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I know the Fathom II is still available. The original Fathom star drags are not, unless they're leftovers.

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Fathom II is the improved Fathom .

.Fathom II is also a star drag
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Old 10-10-2022, 05:33 PM
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I have a pair of the original Fathommodels 25 N ‘s !
I use them primarily for wreck and deep jigging !
I don’t use them more then 6/7 times per year for the past several years ! Plus some block Island striper fishing . So far about 6-8 seasons on them with not one issue , drags decent .
I keep them cleaned and grease never rinse them in water , so if the 2’s are improved then it’s one helluva reel and not that expensive .
I’m comparing them to various Saltigas I use on occasion .
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