Which one...?

[Aiala]

Since a couple of my 2-speeds are still being serviced and won't be ready for this coming Friday's 8-day trip, I'm thinking of getting either A) a Penn Fathom Lever Drag 2-Speed FTH30LD2, or B) a Shimano TLD20IIA.

Which would you pick? Any/all input or suggestions glady welcomed; please weigh in. 

Thanks!

~A~

[FatTuna]

I have my eyes on a Penn torque 2 speed lever drag. Those are more expensive though.

Out of those two I'd go with the fathom.

[RowdyW]

I've got a 30IIA & it's a great reel, but I just love my Fin-Nor Marquesa MA50TII 2 speed much more.  It's the smoothest reel I've ever owned.    Rudy

[Aiala]

Well, the Torque was some kind of tempting, but a bit too $$$$ for me, so I ordered a Fathom 40N. Amazon had it for just over two bills, so that seemed like a solid choice, and it's a Penn... 'nuff said!   

Can't wait to test-drive it! 

~A~

[David Hall]

Can't go wrong with that one.

[boon]

Throwing in a suggestion after the fact but whatever... the Okuma SLX reels are very solid, I just had a 50W apart and I'm sure the 20 is equally well built.

[handi2]

You will love the narrow reels. Much easier to handle and fish with.

[swill88]

Since a couple of my 2-speeds are still being serviced and won't be ready for this coming Friday's 8-day trip, I'm thinking of getting either A) a Penn Fathom Lever Drag 2-Speed FTH30LD2, or B) a Shimano TLD20IIA.

Which would you pick? Any/all input or suggestions glady welcomed; please weigh in.  

Thanks!

~A~

Yesterday, the 28th, the woman in the turquoise sandals won the jackpot with this 50#+ BFT on the 1.5 day on the Prowler.  She caught it on a flat fall jig on the drop with a 2 speed Penn Fathom 25 LD.  She winched it up in low and used the rail and took about 10 - 15 minutes. She looked like a pro! (angler).

steve

[Alto Mare]

Very nice. Those Fathoms are worth the money.