Can anybody post a breakdown and tutorial of a Penn Fathom?

[sundaytrucka]

I really like the Penn Fathom series line, and wanted to know if anybody could post a re-build in their spare time, or say if there is one in the works.  Seems popular enough to where some guys are going to produce a run of aftermarket SS gears (4.9:1?), and I am sold on them once the gears become available.

Interested in seeing how they tick and hold up to AT standards.

[conchydong]

This is a video tutorial done by a member.

[sundaytrucka]

YEAH!!!!  Thank you!!!

I wonder if Alan gets this excited when he cracks open a reel for the first time. LOL

[Black Pearl]

I really like the Penn Fathom series line, and wanted to know if anybody could post a re-build in their spare time, or say if there is one in the works.  Seems popular enough to where some guys are going to produce a run of aftermarket SS gears (4.9:1?), and I am sold on them once the gears become available.

Interested in seeing how they tick and hold up to AT standards.

It is 4.8:1. Not 4.9:1. That guy will be me...

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

i have the 12 so far so good. and waiting for 4.8:1 gears and yoke. Alan C., can't wait anymore  . btw i only use it for freshwater fishing in the land of "carnaval and samba".

[Bryan Young]

I was under the impression that Penn made lower gear ratios for that reel that were sold separately.  You may want to check with MysticParts.

"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackle over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"

[Black Pearl]

I was under the impression that Penn made lower gear ratios for that reel that were sold separately.  You may want to check with MysticParts.

Penn made a Fathom Levelwind with 4.3:1 ratio, but that gear will not fit the Fathom SD.

[Keta]

Penn made a Fathom Levelwind with 4.3:1 ratio, but that gear will not fit the Fathom SD.

X2, Alan  is the only source as far as I know. 

[wallacewt]

thats a terrific tutorial.thks aaron

[Bryan Young]

Thanks...maybe it was the Torque I was thinking about.

[coonhound]

The Versa Gears were rumored to be coming for the Fathoms, but haven't seen them.  Only available for Torques: http://www.pennreels.com/products/accessories/versa-gear-sets

I have 2 Fathoms that I snagged on an accidental 50% Dicks Sporting Goods coupon code  .  Powerful, light and so far no issues.  I'll install the BP gears when available and make these even better for grouper digging.

[Bryan Young]

Score.  I wish I knew.

[floating doc]

How are these reels holding up? I understand they have an antireverse bearing, but with a dog backup. How effective is this design?

[Keta]

They have double mechanical dogs but no AR dog springs.  The design looks good though.