PENN Fathom Electric 50
The Fathom Electric alone, for anglers who already own a 12 V battery.
Amazon $839.95 eBay$839.95
The PENN Fathom Electric 50 rates 3.0 among 14 to 24 kg drag electric reels; the PENN Fathom Electric 30 Kit rates 2.6 among under 14 kg drag ones. The PENN Fathom Electric 50 costs $110 less ($839.95 vs $949.95).
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PENN Fathom Electric 30 Kit
A ready-to-fish kit with battery and charger for deep-drop anglers who want a US-supported reel.
Amazon $949.95 eBay$949.95
Scores side by side
These two sit in different drag classes (14 to 24 kg drag and under 14 kg drag), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own drag peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | PENN Fathom Electric 50 | PENN Fathom Electric 30 Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 55 $46.41 per kg of drag ($839.95, 18.1 kg) | 26 $69.85 per kg of drag ($949.95, 13.6 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 46 18.1 kg maximum drag | 25 13.6 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 50 loaded line speed not published (neutral score used) | 50 loaded line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| PENN Fathom Electric 50 | PENN Fathom Electric 30 Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 18.1 kg | 13.6 kg |
| Gear ratio | 1.9:1 | 2.8:1 |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | Braid 30 lb 1635 yd / 40 lb 1335 yd / 50 lb 1140 yd | Braid 20 lb 1215 yd / 30 lb 910 yd / 40 lb 745 yd |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | 12 V (battery sold separately) | 12 V lithium-ion, 5 Ah |
| Battery in the box | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 5 | 5 |
| Handle | Right | Right |
| Released | 2024-09 | 2024-09 |