Name: PENN Fathom Electric 50 Kit
Brand: Penn
Price: 1069.95 USD

2.8/5#10 of 11 in 14 to 24 kg drag electric reels
2.8

A ready-to-fish kit with battery and charger for deep-drop anglers who want a US-supported reel.

18.1 kgMax drag
1.9:1Gear ratio

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Pros

Cordless 5 Ah battery means no cable to the boat
IPX6-sealed motor and battery per Penn
Digital line counter and autostop

Cons

Penn publishes no weight or line speed
Costs more than the Daiwa and Shimano reels with the same drag

The PENN Fathom Electric family

Every PENN Fathom Electric model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own drag.

Model	Max drag	Rating	Price
PENN Fathom Electric 30	13.6 kg	2.7/5	$779.95
PENN Fathom Electric 30 Kit	13.6 kg	2.6/5	$949.95
PENN Fathom Electric 50	18.1 kg	3.0/5	$839.95
PENN Fathom Electric 50 Kit (this one)	18.1 kg	2.8/5	$1,069.95

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its drag. How we rank explains each one.

Value $59.11 per kg of drag ($1,069.95, 18.1 kg)38
Drag 18.1 kg maximum drag46
Line speed loaded line speed not published (neutral score used)50
Weight weight not published (neutral score used)50
Warranty warranty not published0

Specifications

Performance
Model number	FTH50ELKIT
Maximum drag	18.1 kg
Gear ratio	1.9:1
Line capacity (PE no. - metres)	Braid 30 lb 1635 yd / 40 lb 1335 yd / 50 lb 1140 yd
Power
Power supply	12 V lithium-ion, 5 Ah
Battery in the box	Yes
Build
Bearings (ball/roller)	5
Handle	Right
Released	2024-09