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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.

Model	Weight	Gear Ratio	Retrieve	Mono Cap.	Braid Cap.	Bearings	Max Drag
2500	11.9 oz	5.7:1	30"	255/6 175/8 140/10	240/10 220/15 160/20	13	20lb
2500HS	11.9 oz	7.0:1	37"	255/6 175/8 140/10	240/10 220/15 160/20	13	20lb
3500	14.3 oz	5.7:1	34"	360/6 285/8 220/10	310/10 270/15 220/20	13	30lb
4500	15 oz	5.7:1	37"	425/8 320/10 235/12	390/15 320/20 250/30	13	30lb
4500HS	15 oz	7.0:1	45"	425/8 320/10 235/12	390/15 320/20 250/30	13	30lb
5500	23.6 oz	5.2:1	36"	430/10 330/12 230/15	500/20 380/30 335/40	13	40lb
6500	25.4 oz	5.2:1	39"	390/12 345/15 205/20	485/30 410/40 335/50	13	40lb
6500HS	25.4 oz	6.2:1	48"	390/12 345/15 205/20	485/30 410/40 335/50	13	40lb
7500	29.7 oz	4.7:1	38"	490/15 330/20 220/30	530/40 440/50 400/65	13	50lb
8500	31.1 oz	4.7:1	42"	455/20 310/30 260/40	730/40 600/50 555/65	13	50lb
8500HS	31.1 oz	5.3:1	50"	455/20 310/30 260/40	730/40 600/50 555/65	13	50lb
10500	37.3 oz	4.2:1	43"	435/30 360/40 255/50	845/50 780/65 540/80	13	60lb

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