PENN Authority 4500HS

The Penn Authority is a rugged, highly durable saltwater spinning reel forged in big-game fisheries around the world. Its spool and body feature enhanced waterproofing, meeting the international IPX-8 standard. It utilizes high-precision, high-strength CNC-machined stainless steel main and pinion gears. A water-repellent line roller bearing drastically reduces issues caused by salt crystallization. With its high-performance sealed Slammer Drag and robust construction, it handles everything from shore jigging and offshore targets like amberjack, yellowtail, and yellowfin (buri) to GT, tuna, and sailfish.

The Penn Authority sets a new standard for Penn reels. Prioritizing class-leading smoothness and sealing, these reels come in a range of sizes and gear ratios to suit any scenario. Durability and ruggedness are further enhanced by CNC Gear technology—featuring precision-cut stainless steel gears—paired with the Dura-Drag system. It boasts IPX8-rated waterproofing; IPX is an international standard code for water resistance. An IPX8 rating means the reel prevents water ingress even when submerged for a set period and remains operable underwater during that time. It is impervious to water not only from splashes but also when the handle is turned while submerged.

- Full metal body, side plate, and rotor
- IPX8 sealed body and spool design
- 12+1 sealed stainless steel bearing system
- Superline spool
- Leveline slow oscillation system
- Neoprene reel bag included
- Ambidextrous handle
- Stainless steel CNC main and pinion gears
- Sealed Slammer Drag system with Dura-Drag
- Water-repellent line roller bearing
- Spool with line capacity rings
- Soft, shape-retaining Hypalon handle knob included
- Spool band included
- Manual bail return on sizes 6500 and up