Penn Fathom 25NLD2 & 40NLD2 Handle Upgrade

Started by mrwilson99, January 23, 2019, 04:36:15 AM

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mrwilson99

I stopped by Alan's this weekend and picked up a few knobs from him, the upgrades took me about 30 mins for both reels. I hated the football knobs and the only upgrade in my opinion these reels needed was a Alan Tani handle!



David

alantani

looks good!  make sure they're good and tight!   ;D
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

Darin Crofton

God, Family and Fishing, what else is there?

mrwilson99

Yup, added a drop of red locktite just to make sure they are tight. Thank you for the handles Alan!

Quote from: alantani on January 23, 2019, 04:59:41 AM
looks good!  make sure they're good and tight!   ;D
David

mrwilson99

Ahh yup, the single upgrade I think this reel needs. Aside from that, love the price of these reels.

Quote from: Darin Crofton on January 23, 2019, 05:09:18 AM
Those look tight, love the Tani handles!
David

Jnguyen9764

I want to buy a couple for my 30 and 40nld2. Can someone help?

mrwilson99

For the knobs, you have to reach out Alan and for the arms order from Mystic.


Quote from: Jnguyen9764 on April 20, 2019, 06:20:10 PM
I want to buy a couple for my 30 and 40nld2. Can someone help?
David

alantani

send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

mrwilson99

Nice Alan! I am coming up this summer, so picking up a few from you then!


Quote from: alantani on April 21, 2019, 07:32:13 PM
Got him covered!
David

VA_YJ

Does anyone know if the new Fathom LD2 power handles (II series) are a direct replacement for the egg knob?  I looked on Mystic's site and they don't have parts yet for the new II series.

alantani

Haven't played with them yet. I've seen only one of these reels.  The drag range was not as high as I had hoped.
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

Keta

Got any ideas on how to get more drag out of a FTHIILD2?
Hi, my name is Lee and I have a fishing gear problem.

I have all of the answers, yup, no, maybe.

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alantani

stiffer bellevilles always work, but then the pinion bearing starts to seize up. there is just a limit to what these smaller reels can do. 
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

Keta

The FTHIILD2 is ABU5000 size, a tiny 2 speed.  I will tinker with the bellevilles.  I would like to fish it as a 30# reel but will be happy with it fishing 20# or 25#.
Hi, my name is Lee and I have a fishing gear problem.

I have all of the answers, yup, no, maybe.

A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.
Mark Twain