A perfect combo for the NZ slow jig snapper fishing.
The Reel
The second generation PENN® Fathom® II star drag reel is built with a rigid metal frame and sideplates, now with added features to make it more angler friendly than ever. Featuring our fast gear access sideplate, any angler can service their gears and HT-100™ drag system quickly and efficiently. The PENN live spindle design offers long, effortless casts, while the power gear ratios (select models only) give ultimate torque for winching up deep fish. Magnetic casting brake available on 12 and 15 sizes only.
PENN Fathom II 8XN Star Drag Reel Features:
- Full metal body and sideplates
- Fast gear access sideplate
- Machine-cut marine grade bronze main gear with hardened stainless steel pinion
- Versa-Drag™ system with HT-100™ washers
- Live Spindle with free floating spool
- Line capacity rings
- 6 shielded stainless steel ball bearing system
- Instant anti-reverse bearing
PENN Fathom II 8XN Star Drag Reel Specifications:
- Model: FTHII8XNSD
- Mono capacity (yd/lb): 395/6 265/8 245/10
- Braid capacity (yd/lb): 260/20 195/30 135/50
- Bearing count: 6+1
- Max drag: 30lb (13.6kg)
- Gear ratio: 6.1:1
- Retrieve rate: 30in (76cm)
- Braking system: None
The Rod
The new Regiment™ Black Ops II series brings a wider range of technique specific actions, improved tapers and a slick paint-job to PENN’s renowned range of inshore lure fishing rods. Ideal for soft baiting or jigging, these rods are built on PENN’s SLS Construction graphite blank to deliver the sensitivity required for technical inshore angling along with serious pulling power. Using proven Fuji® K guides with Alconite inserts that feature a tapered frame to decrease wind knots and braid wrap. Lightweight Fuji® graphite reel seats feature across the range to provide superior sensitivity and strength.
Features:
- High performance SLS Construction graphite blank
- Dual Layer Graphite Wrap For superior strength and twist resistance
- Fuji® K guides with Alconite inserts reduce wind knots and line from wrapping around the guide frame
- Lightweight Fuji® graphite reel seat with superior strength
- Contoured EVA Grips for better sensitivity & ergonomics