New at ICAST 2022: PENN Authority spinning reel

[Tunanorth]

[nelz]

Nice reel, alot of great features. I don't get how adding a bearing to the pinion does what he claims though.

[Tunanorth]

Congrats to the PENN reel development team [incluidng Ben in the video].
The Authority spinning reel just won "Best New Saltwater Reel" at the ICAST Show!

[thorhammer]

Hi gents! I saw some pics of the Fathom; nice! Will they come in a DCS model?


John

[Tunanorth]

Nice wahoo [first ever for this angler] caught aboard the American Angler, using the Authority 6500 spinning reel.

[Gfish]

Whoa! $500+. Gettin up there towards Stella territory. Is it just me, or does it outwardly resemble a Daiwa BG.

[Tunanorth]

Whoa! $500+. Gettin up there towards Stella territory. Is it just me, or does it outwardly resemble a Daiwa BG.

Stella SW models start at $900, and go well over $1,300.
These are more in the price category of the Twin Power.

[sabaman1]

Nice Wahoo! Thanks for sharing picture.

[foakes]

It is an excellent reel at a good price point —- assuming parts support is 20-25 years —- not 3-5 years like Shimano Stellas.

Is this reel US made, or Asian?

Best, Fred

[Gfish]

Whoa! $500+. Gettin up there towards Stella territory. Is it just me, or does it outwardly resemble a Daiwa BG.

Stella SW models start at $900, and go well over $1,300.
These are more in the price category of the Twin Power.

Ok. Ignorant comment on my part. Given what I've HEARD about the Stella, if I could buy a new one at a massive discount for that $500+ price point,  or a comparable Penn Authority, I'd fer sure get the Penn. Shimano has some great designs, but sometimes the material quality is lacking. Penn has the parts/service and tuff-build advantage, IMO.
They do outwardly resemble a BG, but it's materials, innovations and design that really count, not finish colors or shape.
Winning an award means something, but perhaps not that much to me. And exactly WHAT does it mean......? i.e. time, use and testing is what I look for, but maybe I'm fooling myself...?

[Gfish]

Thread revival.
I watched a partial disassembly video. Impressed with the build quality. The reel seems to be very well sealed. Was wondering if the rotor was metal or composite? And foakes question, USA made or Asian?

Anyone with any use experience? Anyone hear anything?

[Donnyboat]

Gee 2022, and you still need an elastic band to keep the line on the spool, even after $500, cheers Don.

[Tunanorth]

Thread revival.
I watched a partial disassembly video. Impressed with the build quality. The reel seems to be very well sealed. Was wondering if the rotor was metal or composite? And foakes question, USA made or Asian?

Anyone with any use experience? Anyone hear anything?

Full metal body, sideplate, and rotor.
Asian manufacture.

[Gfish]

Thanks Tn. Gonna take a look-see. Anyone here own/use one? Opinions...?