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
13.6 kg
2.0/5
A tiny electric for light-tackle bottom fishing in shallow water, where low weight matters more than drag.
- 5 kgMax drag
- 148 m/minLine speed
- 395 gWeight
- 8.2:1Gear ratio
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Pros
- Under 400 g, light enough for one-handed fishing all day
- Fast 148 m/min line speed with a 1 kg load
Cons
- 5 kg of drag is only for small fish
- Holds just 150 m of PE 1.5
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.
Specifications
| Model number | FM200 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Maximum drag | 5 kg |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 148 m/min |
| Gear ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 66 cm |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 0.8-270 / 1-220 / 1.5-150 |
| Build | |
| Weight | 395 g (13.9 oz) |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 9/1 |
| Handle | Right |
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