New Reel
Submitted by Tim on Fri, 2009-07-31 23:06
Frame
One-piece aluminum
Gear Ratios
G(Gold), B (Black)
TRQS5-G & TRQS5-B 5.9:1
TRQS7-G, TRQS9-G, TRQS7-B, TRQS9-B 5.1:1
Drag
Versa-Drag
Bearings
7+1
Line Capacity
TRQS5-G & TRQS5-B
Mono: 12lb/340yds, 15lb/300yds, 20lb/210yds
Braid: 20lb/550yds, 30lb/400yds, 50lb/290yds
TRQS7-G & TRQS7-B
Mono: 15lb/490yds, 20lb/340yds, 25lb/300yds
Braid: 50lb/470yds, 65lb/390yds, 80lb/340yds
TRQS9-G & TRQS9-B
Mono: 20lb/490yds, 25lb/440yds, 30lb/330yds
Braid: 65lb/575yds, 80lb/490yds, 100lb/425yds
Weight
TRQS5-G & TRQS5-B 19.9oz
TRQS7-G & TRQS7-B 26.5oz
TRQS9-G & TRQS9-B 28.5oz
Origin
Made in USA
I think I have found my next reel purchase.
Seems Penn launched a new Torque spinning reel at ICast this year. Look good and might be some competition for Stella & Saltiga.
Designed to tackle Wreckfish amongst others so should be tough. http://www.tackletour.com/reviewpennpre09.html
Penn Torque Spinning
Frame
One-piece aluminum
Gear Ratios
G(Gold), B (Black)
TRQS5-G & TRQS5-B 5.9:1
TRQS7-G, TRQS9-G, TRQS7-B, TRQS9-B 5.1:1
Drag
Versa-Drag
Bearings
7+1
Line Capacity
TRQS5-G & TRQS5-B
Mono: 12lb/340yds, 15lb/300yds, 20lb/210yds
Braid: 20lb/550yds, 30lb/400yds, 50lb/290yds
TRQS7-G & TRQS7-B
Mono: 15lb/490yds, 20lb/340yds, 25lb/300yds
Braid: 50lb/470yds, 65lb/390yds, 80lb/340yds
TRQS9-G & TRQS9-B
Mono: 20lb/490yds, 25lb/440yds, 30lb/330yds
Braid: 65lb/575yds, 80lb/490yds, 100lb/425yds
Weight
TRQS5-G & TRQS5-B 19.9oz
TRQS7-G & TRQS7-B 26.5oz
TRQS9-G & TRQS9-B 28.5oz
Origin
Made in USA
Faulkner Family
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that looks like it could
that looks like it could stop a train but i bet the price tag will be high
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Tim
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OK
Think the price is around $700US so shouldnt be too bad. Not released until December so no idea when we will get it or how much it will cost here.
Faulkner Family
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i dont think $1000 will
i dont think $1000 will cover it, but some people pay lots more for the good stuff
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Tim
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Stella
A Stella or Salty is more than that so it might be a bargain. lol
Faulkner Family
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true , but that reel looks
true , but that reel looks awsome in the black, i would go that one myself , so if your looking for a chrissy pressie for me thats it "lol"
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Nealez
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Ugly
Ugly
mako magic
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ugly
but i would say strong as, might have to look at one myself when they are released
PilbaraBrad
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agree, might work ok looks
agree, might work ok
looks like poooh
Daisy
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Date Joined: 24/01/08
Penn have got to work on
Penn have got to work on their powerhandle, looks like a gridiron ball on a stick, will wait till they prove themselves in the hands of others before I look at 'em.
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jay_burgess
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disgusting...
disgusting...
D_DOUSH
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Date Joined: 23/12/07
A comment i read off another
A comment i read off another forum suits this reel, Now the redneck yankees have a reel seeing they think everything that comes out of japan is crap.
dshoot
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Date Joined: 16/07/09
sexy...
im gonna get it...
being asian ill wait til it gets cheap cheap u buy 5 dollar
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Matt T
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Date Joined: 19/11/07
Looks great
I think it look's awesome - but as daisy says - they really have to sort out that handle!
damo6230
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Date Joined: 07/06/08
I'd try one.....then make a decision
good to see left hand wind. looks solid but proof is in the durability
SamC
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Date Joined: 30/08/06
yeh have to agree, not the
yeh have to agree, not the best looking reel...
Cheers,
Sam
HuggyB
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I can get past the ugly
if they are reasonably priced and perform well.
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mako magic
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hmmmmmmmmmmmm cant wait some
hmmmmmmmmmmmm cant wait some more gold lol
HuggyB
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Hahahahaha
yeah, as I mentioned to you, they have "piqued" my interest.
The line capacity on the 9 series (425yds 100lb) is huge. If it is as ballsy as it is on paper, looks aside it should be one hell of a reel......
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till
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Date Joined: 21/02/08
No way that Zeebaas is a lot
No way that Zeebaas is a lot hotter, don't crumble for the penn gold bling Huggy.
HuggyB
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settle cowboy
I'll probably get both - Zeebaas to jig, penn to pop.
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damo6230
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Date Joined: 07/06/08
apply the same principal......
6 pack and she'll look good......