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Authority® Spinning Reel

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
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$609.95 - $719.95
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Authority® Spinning Reel
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The PENN® Authority™ is the new PENN® standard. Focusing on best-in-class smoothness and sealing, these reels will have a size and gear ratio for every scenario. Utilizing CNC Gear technology™, the precision-cut stainless steel gear train paired with the Dura-Drag™ system, will give you the power to tame anything from within the deep blue. The IPX8 sealed body and spool are top of the line, ensuring that no water will reach the internals, even if submerged. Whether fishing the creeks or in the blue water, the PENN® Authority™ sets a new standard for durability and performance.

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Reel Size Fishing Type Species Size
1000 Light Inshore Small (i.e. Pinfish, Trout, Flounder, Snapper, etc.)
1500 Light Inshore Small (i.e. Pinfish, Trout, Flounder, Snapper, etc.)
2000 Light Inshore Small (i.e. Pinfish, Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, etc.)
2500 Light Inshore Small (i.e. Trout, Flounder, Redfish, Jack, Snook, etc.)
3000 Inshore Medium (i.e. Trout, Flounder, Redfish, Jack, Snook, etc.)
3500 Inshore Medium (i.e. Flounder, Redfish, Jack, Snook, Cobia, etc.)
4000 Inshore, Pier, Nearshore Medium (i.e. Redfish, Jack, Snook, Cobia, Tarpon, etc.)
4500 Inshore, Pier, Nearshore Medium (i.e. Redfish, Jack, Snook, Tarpon, Barracuda, etc.)
5000 Inshore, Nearshore Large (i.e. King Mackerel, Snook, Tarpon, Barracuda, Grouper, etc.)
5500 Nearshore, Offshore Large (i.e. King Mackerel, Tarpon, Barracuda, Grouper, Mahi, etc.)
6000 Nearshore, Surf, Offshore Large (i.e. Tarpon, Barracuda, Shark, Mahi, Tuna, etc.)
6500 Nearshore, Surf, Offshore Huge (i.e. Tarpon, Barracuda, Shark, Mahi, Tuna, etc.)
7000 Nearshore, Surf, Offshore Huge (i.e. Tarpon, Barracuda, Shark, Mahi, Tuna, etc.)
7500 Nearshore, Surf, Offshore Huge (i.e. Tarpon, Barracuda, Shark, Mahi, Tuna, etc.)
8000 Nearshore, Surf, Offshore Huge (i.e. Tarpon, Shark, Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, etc.)
8500 Nearshore, Surf, Offshore Huge (i.e. Tarpon, Shark, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, etc.)
9000 Nearshore, Heavy Surf, Offshore Huge (i.e. Tarpon, Shark, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, etc.)
9500 Nearshore, Heavy Surf, Offshore Trophy (i.e. Large Shark, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, etc.)
10000 Nearshore, Extreme Surf, Offshore Trophy (i.e. Large Shark, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, etc.)
10500 Nearshore, Extreme Surf, Offshore Trophy (i.e. Large Shark, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, etc.)

Compare Authority® Spinning Reel Models

ATH2500

$609.95

  • Reel Size:

    2500

  • Gear Ratio:

    5.7:1

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  • Max Drag:

    20lb | 9.1kg

  • # Ball Bearings:

    13

  • Mono Capacity (m/mm):

    235/0.23 160/0.28 130/0.31

  • Braid Capacity (m/lb):

    240/10 220/15 160/20

ATH2500HS

$609.95

  • Reel Size:

    2500

  • Gear Ratio:

    7.0:1

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    Right/Left

  • Max Drag:

    20lb | 9.1kg

  • # Ball Bearings:

    13

  • Mono Capacity (m/mm):

    235/0.23 160/0.28 130/0.31

  • Braid Capacity (m/lb):

    240/10 220/15 160/20

ATH3500

$649.95

  • Reel Size:

    3500

  • Gear Ratio:

    5.7:1

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    Right/Left

  • Max Drag:

    30lb | 13.6kg

  • # Ball Bearings:

    13

  • Mono Capacity (m/mm):

    330/0.23 240/0.28 180/0.31

  • Braid Capacity (m/lb):

    310/10 270/15 220/20

ATH4500

$649.95

  • Reel Size:

    4500

  • Gear Ratio:

    5.7:1

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    Right/Left

  • Max Drag:

    30lb | 13.6kg

  • # Ball Bearings:

    13

  • Mono Capacity (m/mm):

    390/0.25 290/0.28 215/0.33

  • Braid Capacity (m/lb):

    390/15 320/20 250/30

ATH4500HS

$649.95

  • Reel Size:

    4500

  • Gear Ratio:

    7.0:1

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    Right/Left

  • Max Drag:

    30lb | 13.6kg

  • # Ball Bearings:

    13

  • Mono Capacity (m/mm):

    390/0.25 290/0.28 215/0.33

  • Braid Capacity (m/lb):

    390/15 320/20 250/30

ATH5500

$669.95

  • Reel Size:

    5500

  • Gear Ratio:

    5.2:1

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    Right/Left

  • Max Drag:

    40lb | 18.1kg

  • # Ball Bearings:

    13

  • Mono Capacity (m/mm):

    390/0.28 300/0.33 210/0.36

  • Braid Capacity (m/lb):

    500/20 380/30 335/40

ATH6500

$669.95

  • Reel Size:

    6500

  • Gear Ratio:

    5.2:1

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    Right/Left

  • Max Drag:

    40lb | 18.1kg

  • # Ball Bearings:

    13

  • Mono Capacity (m/mm):

    355/0.33 315/0.36 185/0.38

  • Braid Capacity (m/lb):

    485/30 410/40 335/50

ATH6500HS

$669.95

  • Reel Size:

    6500

  • Gear Ratio:

    6.2:1

  • Retrieve:

    Right/Left

  • Max Drag:

    40lb | 18.1kg

  • # Ball Bearings:

    13

  • Mono Capacity (m/mm):

    355/0.33 315/0.36 185/0.38

  • Braid Capacity (m/lb):

    485/30 410/40 335/50

ATH7500

$689.95

  • Reel Size:

    7500

  • Gear Ratio:

    4.7:1

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    Right/Left

  • Max Drag:

    50lb | 22.6kg

  • # Ball Bearings:

    13

  • Mono Capacity (m/mm):

    450/0.36 300/0.38 200/0.46

  • Braid Capacity (m/lb):

    530/40 440/50 400/65

ATH8500

$689.95

  • Reel Size:

    8500

  • Gear Ratio:

    4.7:1

  • Retrieve:

    Right/Left

  • Max Drag:

    50lb | 22.6kg

  • # Ball Bearings:

    13

  • Mono Capacity (m/mm):

    415/0.46 280/0.56 240/0.61

  • Braid Capacity (m/lb):

    730/40 600/50 555/65

ATH8500HS

$689.95

  • Reel Size:

    8500

  • Gear Ratio:

    5.3:1

  • Retrieve:

    Right/Left

  • Max Drag:

    50lb | 22.6kg

  • # Ball Bearings:

    13

  • Mono Capacity (m/mm):

    415/0.46 280/0.56 240/0.61

  • Braid Capacity (m/lb):

    730/40 600/50 555/65

ATH10500

$719.95

  • Reel Size:

    10500

  • Gear Ratio:

    4.2:1

  • Retrieve:

    Right/Left

  • Max Drag:

    60lb | 27.2kg

  • # Ball Bearings:

    13

  • Mono Capacity (m/mm):

    395/0.56 330/0.61 230/0.71

  • Braid Capacity (m/lb):

    845/50 780/65 540/80

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 138 reviews
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  • BS
    Brandon S.
    Verified Buyer
    5 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Beast!

    The penn authority 8500 is a beast. Very powerful as well as extremely quiet. Its a little on the heavier side when it comes to reels but the weight is well balanced when used with a solid rod. Very happy with it. I dont have pics of it in action yet but the pic below is it in its stored state on the far right.

  • AP
    Armando P.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Carrete Penn Authority 6500HS

    Wow! Este carrete me ha demostrado ser uno de los mejores carretes que he usado dentro de su categoría, especialmente si lo que se busca es potencia, durabilidad y rendimiento confiable en condiciones exigentes.

    Construcción sólida y confiable

    Este carrete se siente robusto desde el primer momento. Su diseño metalizado y materiales de alta calidad transmiten solidez, ideal para pesca en agua salada, surfcasting fuerte o pesca con señuelos pesados.

    Freno de alto rendimiento

    El sistema de freno es potente, suave y progresivo, lo que te da total control incluso con peces grandes y carreras rápidas. En situaciones de presión, no decepciona.

    Suavidad de giro y respuesta rápida

    La manivela y los engranajes trabajan de forma suave y firme, con un arrastre fluido que se siente en cada recogida. La relación HS (High Speed) permite recoger línea rápidamente sin perder fuerza.

    Diseñado para trabajo pesado

    A diferencia de muchos carretes estándar, está hecho para soportar carga constante, líneas gruesas y condiciones duras sin fatiga. Se siente confiable bajo tensión, lo que genera tranquilidad cuando estás luchando con un buen pez.

    Valor excepcional para su categoría

    Aunque no es un carrete económico, cada centavo está bien invertido. La combinación de potencia, construcción y rendimiento lo hace destacar frente a competidores similares.

    Pros

    Construcción extremadamente durable

    Freno fuerte, suave y consistente

    Muy buen volumen de línea

    Excelente para pesca desde costa y…

  • SH
    Steven H.
    Verified Buyer
    2 weeks ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Respect my Authority!

    What a BEAST of a reel! I’ve been a lifelong fan of the Penn Spinfisher and had plans on stepping up to the Slammer. I took advantage of the recent deals on the Authority and for just a little more than the cost of a Slammer I got the greatest reel I’ve ever had. 4500 made light work of big stripers during the 2025 FallRun! Couldn’t help myself and snagged a 6500 too!

  • MJ
    Matthew j. H.
    Verified Buyer
    3 weeks ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Reel Nice ;)

    Nice real and great deal. Big discount is what caught me ... hook, line and sinker.

  • S
    Scott
    Verified Reviewer
    1 month ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Best of Breed

    I own a wide variety of spinning reels for inshore and offshore species. I wanted to test one of these reels out and see how it measures up to the Slammer series which I beleive is the best value in the industry currently and a Stella I've had on one of primary rods for close to a decade. Taking the Stella off my rod was a hard decision but I wanted to put this reel to work and really test it for a season. Without being too long winded, it's performed flawlessly and really delivered to my expectation which was extremely high due to long time affinity for the slammer series. This reel is worth the money and I would buy it for any and all species I fish...from bass and blues to bluefin and yellowfin here in the northeast.