Authority® Spinning Reel












































Authority® Spinning Reel
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.




NO, THANKS
Reel Size | Location | Techniques | Species |
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1000 | Inshore | Finesse, Jigging, Casting | Pinfish, Juvenille Snapper, Trout, Flounder, Mackerel, Pompano |
1500 | Inshore | Finesse, Jigging, Casting | Pinfish, Mangrove Snapper, Trout, Pompano, Sheepshead, Flounder, Redfish, Mackerel |
2000 | Inshore | Finesse, Jigging, Casting, Jetty | Pinfish, Mangrove Snapper, Trout, Pompano, Sheepshead, Flounder, Redfish, Mackerel, Jack, Snook |
2500 | Inshore | Finesse, Jigging, Casting, Jetty, Sight | Mangrove Snapper, Trout, Pompano, Sheepshead, Flounder, Redfish, Mackerel, Jack, Snook, Bluefish, Bonefish, Permit |
3000 | Inshore | Jigging, Jetty, Surf, Sight, Structure | Trout, Pompano, Flounder, Redfish, Mackerel, Jack, Snook, Bluefish, Permit, Barracuda, Tripletail |
3500 | Inshore, Nearshore | Jigging, Casting, Structure, Surf | Flounder, Redfish, King Mackerel, Jack, Tarpon, Snook, Cobia, Permit, Barracuda, Tripletail, Grouper, Shark |
4000 | Inshore, Nearshore | Jigging, Casting, Bottom, Structure, Surf | Redfish, King Mackerel, Jack, Tarpon, Snook, Cobia, Permit, Barracuda, Tripletail, Grouper, Shark |
4500 | Heavy Inshore, Nearshore, Light Offshore | Jigging, Bottom, Structure, Jetty, Surf | Redfish, King Mackerel, Jack, Tarpon, Snook, Snapper, Cobia, Permit, Barracuda, Tripletail, Grouper, Shark, Mahi |
5000 | Heavy Inshore, Nearshore, Light Offshore | Jigging, Bottom, Structure, Jetty, Surf | Redfish, King Mackerel, Jack, Tarpon, Snook, Snapper, Cobia, Permit, Barracuda, Tripletail, Grouper, Shark, Mahi |
5500 | Heavy Inshore, Nearshore, Light Offshore | Jigging, Bottom, Structure, Jetty, Surf | Redfish, King Mackerel, Jack, Tarpon, Snook, Snapper, Cobia, Permit, Barracuda, Tripletail, Grouper, Shark, Mahi |
6000 | Nearshore, Light Offshore | Jigging, Bottom, Trolling, Jetty, Surf | Redfish, King Mackerel, Jack, Tarpon, Snapper, Cobia, Permit, Barracuda, Grouper, Shark, Mahi, Bonito, Tuna |
6500 | Nearshore, Light Offshore | Jigging, Bottom, Trolling, Jetty, Surf | Redfish, King Mackerel, Jack, Tarpon, Snapper, Cobia, Permit, Barracuda, Grouper, Shark, Mahi, Bonito, Tuna |
7000 | Nearshore, Light Offshore | Jigging, Bottom, Trolling, Jetty, Surf | Redfish, King Mackerel, Jack, Tarpon, Snapper, Cobia, Permit, Barracuda, Grouper, Shark, Mahi, Bonito, Tuna |
7500 | Nearshore, Light Offshore | Jigging, Bottom, Trolling, Jetty, Surf | Redfish, King Mackerel, Jack, Tarpon, Snapper, Cobia, Permit, Barracuda, Grouper, Shark, Mahi, Bonito, Tuna |
8000 | Nearshore, Offshore | Jigging, Bottom, Trolling, Jetty, Surf | Redfish, King Mackerel, Jack, Tarpon, Snapper, Cobia, Permit, Barracuda, Grouper, Shark, Mahi, Bonito, Tuna |
8500 | Nearshore, Offshore | Jigging, Casting, Structure, Heavy Surf | Redfish, King Mackerel, Jack, Tarpon, Snapper, Cobia, Barracuda, Grouper, Shark, Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, Wahoo |
9000 | Nearshore, Offshore | Jigging, Casting, Bottom, Heavy Surf | Amberjack, Trophy Tarpon, Snapper, Cobia, Barracuda, Goliath Grouper, Shark, Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, Swordfish, Wahoo |
9500 | Nearshore, Offshore | Jigging, Casting, Bottom, Extreme Surf | Amberjack, Trophy Tarpon, Goliath Grouper, Large Shark, Tuna, Sailfish, Marlin, Swordfish, Wahoo |
10000 | Nearshore, Offshore | Jigging, Casting, Bottom, Extreme Surf | Amberjack, Trophy Tarpon, Goliath Grouper, Large Shark, Tuna, Sailfish, Marlin, Swordfish, Wahoo |
10500 | Nearshore, Offshore | Jigging, Casting, Bottom, Extreme Surf | Amberjack, Trophy Tarpon, Goliath Grouper, Large Shark, Tuna, Sailfish, Marlin, Swordfish, Wahoo |
Compare Authority® Spinning Reel Models
ATH2500
$365.95
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Reel Size:
2500
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Gear Ratio:
5.7:1
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Retrieve:
Right/Left
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Max Drag:
20lb | 9.1kg
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# Ball Bearings:
13
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Mono Capacity (m/mm):
235/0.23 160/0.28 130/0.31
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Braid Capacity (m/lb):
240/10 220/15 160/20
ATH2500HS
$365.95
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Reel Size:
2500
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Gear Ratio:
7.0:1
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Retrieve:
Right/Left
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Max Drag:
20lb | 9.1kg
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# Ball Bearings:
13
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Mono Capacity (m/mm):
235/0.23 160/0.28 130/0.31
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Braid Capacity (m/lb):
240/10 220/15 160/20
ATH3500
$389.95
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Reel Size:
3500
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Gear Ratio:
5.7:1
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Retrieve:
Right/Left
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Max Drag:
30lb | 13.6kg
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# Ball Bearings:
13
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Mono Capacity (m/mm):
330/0.23 240/0.28 180/0.31
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Braid Capacity (m/lb):
310/10 270/15 220/20
ATH4500
$389.95
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Reel Size:
4500
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Gear Ratio:
5.7:1
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Retrieve:
Right/Left
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Max Drag:
30lb | 13.6kg
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# Ball Bearings:
13
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Mono Capacity (m/mm):
390/0.25 290/0.28 215/0.33
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Braid Capacity (m/lb):
390/15 320/20 250/30
ATH4500HS
$389.95
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Reel Size:
4500
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Gear Ratio:
7.0:1
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Retrieve:
Right/Left
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Max Drag:
30lb | 13.6kg
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# Ball Bearings:
13
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Mono Capacity (m/mm):
390/0.25 290/0.28 215/0.33
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Braid Capacity (m/lb):
390/15 320/20 250/30
ATH5500
$401.95
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Reel Size:
5500
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Gear Ratio:
5.2:1
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Retrieve:
Right/Left
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Max Drag:
40lb | 18.1kg
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# Ball Bearings:
13
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Mono Capacity (m/mm):
390/0.28 300/0.33 210/0.36
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Braid Capacity (m/lb):
500/20 380/30 335/40
ATH6500
$401.95
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Reel Size:
6500
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Gear Ratio:
5.2:1
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Retrieve:
Right/Left
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Max Drag:
40lb | 18.1kg
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# Ball Bearings:
13
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Mono Capacity (m/mm):
355/0.33 315/0.36 185/0.38
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Braid Capacity (m/lb):
485/30 410/40 335/50
ATH6500HS
$401.95
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Reel Size:
6500
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Gear Ratio:
6.2:1
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Retrieve:
Right/Left
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Max Drag:
40lb | 18.1kg
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# Ball Bearings:
13
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Mono Capacity (m/mm):
355/0.33 315/0.36 185/0.38
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Braid Capacity (m/lb):
485/30 410/40 335/50
ATH7500
$413.95
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Reel Size:
7500
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Gear Ratio:
4.7:1
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Retrieve:
Right/Left
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Max Drag:
50lb | 22.6kg
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# Ball Bearings:
13
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Mono Capacity (m/mm):
450/0.36 300/0.38 200/0.46
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Braid Capacity (m/lb):
530/40 440/50 400/65
ATH8500
$413.95
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Reel Size:
8500
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Gear Ratio:
4.7:1
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Retrieve:
Right/Left
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Max Drag:
50lb | 22.6kg
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# Ball Bearings:
13
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Mono Capacity (m/mm):
415/0.46 280/0.56 240/0.61
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Braid Capacity (m/lb):
730/40 600/50 555/65
ATH8500HS
$413.95
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Reel Size:
8500
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Gear Ratio:
5.3:1
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Retrieve:
Right/Left
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Max Drag:
50lb | 22.6kg
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# Ball Bearings:
13
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Mono Capacity (m/mm):
415/0.46 280/0.56 240/0.61
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Braid Capacity (m/lb):
730/40 600/50 555/65
ATH10500
$431.95
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Reel Size:
10500
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Gear Ratio:
4.2:1
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Retrieve:
Right/Left
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Max Drag:
60lb | 27.2kg
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# Ball Bearings:
13
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Mono Capacity (m/mm):
395/0.56 330/0.61 230/0.71
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Braid Capacity (m/lb):
845/50 780/65 540/80