Penn Authority 5500 Spin Reel

Penn Authority 5500 Spin Reel

Penn Authority 5500 Spin Reel

The lasting AUTHORITY in saltwater spinning reels is here.

With an IPX8 sealed body AND spool, this reel takes long runs in heavy seas or the pounding of big surf in its stride. Beefed up by ultra-durable CNC machined stainless steel main and pinion gears, the patented Dura-Drag technology enforces obedience, eliminating hesitation even under the most extreme settings.

A 12+1 premium stainless steel bearing system combines with Leveline slow oscillation to ensure enduring smoothness and precision, behind all that trademark PENN power. 

FEATURES:
• IPX8 Sealed Body & Spool
• Instant Anti-Reverse With Backup
• Dura Drag
• Carbon Fibre Drag
• Aluminium Spool
• Auto Bail Trip

SPECS:
Model: ATH5500
Braid Capacity: 500yd/20lb 380yd/30lb 335yd/40lb
Mono Capacity: 390m/0.28mm 300m/0.33mm 210m/0.36mm
Bearings: 12+1
Gear Ratio: 5.2:1
Pick Up: 36" / 91.5cm
Drag: 40lb / 18.1kg
Weight: 669g

APPLICATION:
General purpose saltwater reel. Great for casting poppers and hassling Kingies.