{"product_id":"penn-fth30ld2-fathom-30-2-speed-offshore-reel","title":"PENN FTH30LD2 Fathom Lever Drag 2 Speed Conventional Reel","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWork Baits Deep and Fight Offshore Fish with Two-Speed Control\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffshore fishing can demand fast line pickup one minute and added cranking leverage the next. The \u003cstrong\u003ePENN FTH30LD2 Fathom Lever Drag 2-Speed Conventional Reel\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a 5.5:1 high gear with a 2.7:1 low gear, giving anglers two distinct retrieves for trolling, dropping baits, working deeper water, and fighting fish under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Demanding Offshore Fishing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type:none;padding-left:0;margin:10px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Quick-Shift™ 2-speed system lets you move between a 5.5:1 high gear and 2.7:1 low gear as the situation changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ 33 lb maximum drag provides the drag range expected from a size 30 conventional reel intended for serious offshore work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Dura-Drag™ washers pair with lever-drag control for managing pressure throughout the fight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Full Metal Body and sideplates create a rigid foundation around the reel's stainless steel main and pinion gears\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Size 30 spool carries up to 635 yards of 50 lb braid or 440 yards of 20 lb monofilament for applications where line capacity matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e✅ Double-dog ratchet anti-reverse and five shielded stainless steel ball bearings support the reel's heavy-duty conventional design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFTH30LD2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReel Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGear Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5:1 high \/ 2.7:1 low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetrieve Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 in \/ 19 in per turn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Drag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrag Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLever Drag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrag Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDura-Drag™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 shielded stainless steel ball bearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMono Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440 yd\/20 lb; 330 yd\/30 lb; 255 yd\/40 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBraid Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e635 yd\/50 lb; 525 yd\/65 lb; 455 yd\/80 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\/Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut the 5.5:1 gear to work when faster line recovery helps with checking baits, resetting a presentation, or gaining line. When a fish loads the rod and cranking becomes harder, shift into the 2.7:1 low gear for increased mechanical advantage. That two-speed flexibility makes the FTH30LD2 useful across offshore trolling, live-bait, and deeper-water conventional setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAdd Two-Speed Control to Your Offshore Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the FTH30LD2 when your conventional setup calls for size 30 line capacity, lever-drag control, and the ability to change gearing during the fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About the PENN FTH30LD2 Fathom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .faq-accordion--pescador details { margin:0; border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador details:first-of-type { border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary {\n    padding:14px 0; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; list-style:none; outline:none;\n  }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador summary::marker { content:\"\"; }\n  .faq-accordion--pescador p { margin:10px 0 16px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-accordion--pescador\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat offshore fishing applications suit the PENN FTH30LD2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe FTH30LD2 is a conventional lever-drag reel suited to applications such as offshore trolling, live-bait fishing, and deeper-water presentations. Its two-speed gearing is particularly useful when the job shifts between recovering line and gaining leverage under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhen should I use the low gear on this reel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eShift from the 5.5:1 high gear to the 2.7:1 low gear when additional mechanical advantage is useful under a heavy load. High gear provides faster line recovery, while low gear trades retrieval speed for increased cranking leverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much braid does the PENN Fathom 30 hold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePENN rates the FTH30LD2 for 635 yards of 50 lb braid, 525 yards of 65 lb braid, or 455 yards of 80 lb braid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the FTH30LD2 a right-hand reel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The FTH30LD2 is the right-hand retrieve size 30 model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this the current Fathom II FTHII30LD2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the original FTH30LD2 Fathom Lever Drag 2 Speed with 5.5:1\/2.7:1 gearing. It should not be confused with the newer Fathom II FTHII30LD2, which has different specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48508526100698,"sku":"PEN-1292933","price":349.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0446\/9732\/1627\/files\/80502XL.jpg?v=1787813825","url":"https:\/\/pescadorfishing.com\/products\/penn-fth30ld2-fathom-30-2-speed-offshore-reel","provider":"Pescador Fishing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}