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Authority® Spinning Reel

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
95
$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.

Authority® Spinning Reel
Authority® Spinning Reel
Authority® Spinning Reel
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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

  • Retrieve:

    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

ATH2500HS

$609.95

  • Reel Size:

    2500

  • Gear Ratio:

    7.0:1

  • Retrieve:

    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

  • Retrieve:

    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

  • Retrieve:

    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

  • Retrieve:

    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

  • Retrieve:

    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

  • 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

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

  • Retrieve:

    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
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  • SS
    Sunny S.
    Verified Buyer
    Yesterday
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Authority 4500HS

    Amazing high retrieve speed, perfect for false albacore, spanish mack and bonita. Loaded it with braid and casts and retrieves very smoothly

  • TP
    Thaddeus P.
    Verified Buyer
    4 days ago
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Nice but...

    The reel came in with finish issues. They told me to return it and they'd give me a refund. But its no longer on sale so if I refund it I won't be able to purchase it at the same price

  • BP
    Bruno P.
    Verified Buyer
    4 days ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Solid reel

    Nice packaging. Also comes with reel cover..

  • GC
    George C.
    Verified Buyer
    4 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Authority 4500

    Smooth as butter reeling and light in my hands, paired up on a 9’ Squadron III and it feels fantastic casting bucktails and various baits in the surf, back bays and jetties.

  • RM
    Robert M.
    Verified Buyer
    5 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Penn Authority

    Amazing quality fit and finish is what I would expect from a high end reel. One complaint day one of fishing with it squeaked a when reeling it and I dunked it in water and it stopped it. Will have to see how it does next time.