Penn Fathom II 30 Level Wind

£236.99

Click To Choose An Option

In stock

Make a rod & reel Combo for 5% discount. (excludes sale items)

Add line to the reel

Add a reel case?

Compatible protective reel case (+£9.99)

Anglers Serving Anglers

Our entire team at Gerry’s are all experienced anglers and can help you choose the correct tackle for any fishing situation. Please drop us a message or give us a call if you need any help.

30 Days Returns

You can return unused standard items within 30 days for exchange or refund.

Price Match Guarantee

We check our prices weekly to ensure we can combine our fabulous service with the best prices. If you find an item cheaper and in stock somewhere else, drop us a a message in the chat box and we can see what we can do.

Next Working Day Available

This item is available for next day delivery. You can pick this in the checkout.

Competitive Postage Costs

We offer free post to any mainland UK address with a basket of more than £80. We also send all over the world and the best way to find out how much postage you will pay is in our checkout. Add the items to your basket and then add your address. Our checkout will automatically calculate your total.

40 Years Of Award Winning Service

We have come from a tiny fishing store and grown into one of the biggest fishing tackle retailers in the UK winning countless awards over the years. We are still a family business offer fabulous service online and in-store.

0% APR Available On Orders Over £320

Spread the cost of larger orders over 6 or 12 month 0% APR. We also offer longer terms with APR charges via V12 finance. Available in the checkout.

Split The Cost In 3 With Klarna Payments

You can make your next purchase a little easier on the wallet by splitting the total into 3 payments by using Klarna payments in the checkout.

“Need advice on tackle? Ask Bob”

Powered by a deep library of angling knowledge, the experience of thousands of anglers & indepth technical product specs. Available 24/7. Just Ask.

SKU – 1481311

Product Details and Uses

The PENN Fathom II 30 Level Wind Star Drag is built for absolute power, rugged durability, and reliable performance day-in and day-out. Engineered with a full metal body and sideplates, this heavy-duty multiplier is designed to withstand extreme abuse, making it a firm favourite among charter boat skippers and serious boat anglers across the UK.

Equipped with a synchronized level wind system, it automatically distributes your line perfectly across the spool, allowing you to focus entirely on the fight without manual line guiding. Internally, the powerful gear system is coupled with PENN’s legendary HT-100 carbon fibre drag washers, giving you the smooth, fish-stopping pressure needed to halt hard-charging species in deep water.

A standout update for this second-generation model is the Fast Gear Access Side Plate, which lets you easily grease and maintain your gears without completely dismantling the reel—a massive win for anglers who fish hard in harsh saltwater environments.

Detailed Specifications

Model: Fathom II 30 Level Wind (FTHII30LW / FTHII30LWLH)
Body Material: Full metal body and sideplates for zero flex under load
Gear Ratio: 4.3:1
Weight: 740g
Bearings: 4 + 1 shielded stainless steel bearing system
Maximum Drag: 13.6kg (30lb) of smooth HT-100 carbon fibre pressure
Line Capacity (Mono): 440 yds / 25lb, 375 yds / 30lb, 250 yds / 50lb
Line Capacity (Braid): 905 yds / 40lb, 725 yds / 50lb, 605 yds / 65lb
Line Recovery: 79cm per handle turn
Handle Configuration: Available in both Right-Hand Wind and Left-Hand Wind

Where to Use

Deep-Water Wrecking & Reef Fishing: The ultimate choice for deep-water boat marks when targeting heavy-weight apex predators. The massive line capacity and 4.3:1 gear ratio make it ideal for cranking big fish up from deep water.
Specimen Boat Angling: Built to handle the raw power of large, hard-fighting species like conger eels, tope, skate, and specimen rays over rough ground.
Heavy Payload Fishing: Perfect for fishing in fast-running tides where heavy leads (up to 1.5lb or 2lb) and large bait cocktails—like whole squid, cuttlefish, or mackerel flappers—are required to hold bottom.

Pro Tip

When baiting up with large fish fillets or squid cocktails for big conger eels over deep wrecks, use the etched Line Capacity Rings on the inside of the spool to manage your drifts. These lines let you see at a glance if you are running low on line during deep drops. Additionally, when maintenance time comes, simply back off the screws on the Fast Gear Access Side Plate to quickly lubricate the main gear and pinion after a heavy week of saltwater exposure—keeping your workhorse running smoothly without risk of losing spring clips on your workbench.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of a Level Wind system on a boat reel?

A level wind system uses a moving line guide that travels back and forth across the spool automatically as you retrieve. This guarantees perfectly flat line lay every single time. It completely removes the need to guide the line back onto the spool with your thumb, which is a major advantage when you are cranking a heavy fish up from 200 feet of water and need to focus entirely on your rod work.

Is this reel suitable for casting?

While the Fathom II has a highly rigid spool, level wind models are primarily designed for dropping baits directly from a boat (uptiding or downtiding). The level wind mechanism adds a small amount of friction during a cast. If you require a reel specifically for long-distance casting from the shore or beach, we recommend checking out the non-level wind star drag or magnetic braking versions of the Fathom II.

Can I run braided line on this reel?

Yes, absolutely. The full metal body prevents any spool or frame distortion under the high pressures that braided line can create. It has a massive braid capacity (725 yards of 50lb braid), making it perfect for modern deep-water boat tactics where low-diameter braid is preferred to cut through fast-moving tides.