Penn Fathom or Avet?

[MrAC1980]

Originally Posted by Virginiaducks

I think I have the rod figured out, but I could use some advice on the reel.

What rod are you going to pair the reel up with?

[Virginiaducks]

Kevin Bogan cod rod or Shimano Bluewater Tallus extra heavy.

[fishonmike]

I like avets a lot ..but I would check out accurate fury reels the 400 or 500 I think would be great reel for around $250


you tube accurate fury reels... a tackle shop in NY does nice video on reels

[MrAC1980]

Originally Posted by Virginiaducks

Kevin Bogan cod rod or Shimano Bluewater Tallus extra heavy.

Ha I just sold that Tallus rod... Yeah for either of those I wouldn't go with a standard SX or MX unless you stepped up to the Raptor level for the drag capacity. Either of the Ocean Max reels is a good choice and so is the Accurate someone just mentioned. Rumor is Daiwa is gonna be releasing their larger new Saltiga line which might be worth looking into. Their new Saltiga 15 has been a huge hit and a top performer so far.

[the directa]

I use and like the Fathom for deep bottom fishing. I just recommend stick with the star drag

[Capt. Lou]

I purchased a Penn Fathom several years back for deep water bottom use , since then I've purchased a couple more due to a very simple fact the reel has survived over 100 trips for a variety of species w/o issues !
It was to be a back up for my several Saltigas but now they R my go to reels & use the Saltigas for jigging cod or tuna !
I to prefer star drags as well & after bottom fishing for over 15 seasons with several Daiwa 50 h's levers drags which R a super reel I can't honestly say why, both system worked fine for me . Probably because the stars R narrow spools which I prefer as well .

[Scoundrel]

Just an FYI, a southern New Jersey tackle dealer has the fathom 30 2 speed and 40 narrow 2 speed on sale for less than $200. Great deal.

[SaltLife1980]

If you want to drop some coin the accurate Valiant 300 boss is a beast!!! I got one at the start of tog season in April and it is bad ass.

[Virginiaducks]

I think I'll go with the Fathom for my heavier bottom rod. I picked up a new jigging rod yesterday so now I need a reel for that too...local tackle shop did a pretty good job convincing me I need a Truth SG for the jigging rod.