Probably the best reel I have owned. Penn 4500 slammer IV. Holds more line, more drag, than most reels that size. One issue with one reel was a bail line bearing. It was replaced by Penn, Pure Fishing.

Good rod but i ordered cork handle but got foam, packaging isnt great either. It comes with 2 pieces of cardboard and plastic ziptied around it inside of a box. I got 7’6 medium heavy for snook fishing

excellent quality

I have the 750ssm, the 550 ssg, and the old 4400ss. I couldn't be happier with these reels. They are easy to take apart and service, and there are plenty of replacement parts out there if a piece ever breaks. No, they are not as smooth as a higher end shimano ( that I also love as well), but I know they are built to last. I go surf fishing with the 750 all the time and am confident that my reel will not fail me.

This is my fist Fathom 2. I have a Fathom 25 that’s an about six years old now and is still working flawlessly. The drag is smooth and strong, the clicker is loud, and everything is precise, making it feel like a very expensive reel. I also recently ordered the Fathom low pro 300 and it is also a very fine reel.

I have the 3000 and 4000 sizes with 30 lb powerpro and both operate very smooth have held up to many hundreds of huge redfish, trout, and snook over the past few years. on a fluke cast with the 3000 series hung a 7' Tarpon and fought it for 2hrs of reeling and burning out until we landed it and the reel still work like it was new.