Penn Torque Star Drag Reels Review
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Penn Torque Star Drag Reels
Penn TORQUE Star Drag Reels come standard with a 6.0:1 gear ratio for rapid line retrieve. However you may find the need for a lower gear ratio in certain fishing situations for example: bottom fishing where power is more important than speed. For these situations the Penn Versa-Gear System allows y...ou to easily purchase and install a 5.4:1 or 4.8:1 ratio.
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Penn Torque Star Drag Reels Reviews
Great item
Jason
8 years ago
Reliable and smooth
Best reel ever
Michael
9 years ago
I can flip 45 inch snook with this reel it's awesome
Great reel
Cristian
9 years ago
this strong reel is my go to for heavy bottom fishing its very strong and has good drag
Very nice reel
Craig
12 years ago
Overall, this reel feels very solid. I caught a few large amberjack with a torque 20 mounted on a star plasma jigging rod and 80lb braid. The drag was very smooth even with substantial pressure applied. Penn and Tackle direct both understate the inches per crank number on the site and box. It's really in the high 30's to 40" per crank which works great for jigging. I have not… read more tried the versa gear yet but I intend to the next time I bottom fish in water less than 200'. I'm curious to see if a lower ratio will help alleviate my one complaint with this reel. I have found that most reels with an offset gearbox tend to make the rod roll in your hand while reeling under strain and this one does as well. I strongly recommend either wearing a glove on your rod hand or using a gimbal belt with this reel to minimize the roll and minimize the amount of fighting you have to do with the rod while fighting a larger fish.
Penn Torque Star Drag Reels Questions and Answers
Asked by
Ken
9 years ago
I'm interested in purchasing the Penn TRQ30 for use in bottom fishing and trolling. Which rod would you recommend to use with this reel or would you recommend a different reel all together?
Brandon
9 years ago
Hello Ken. You picked a great reel. Take a look at the Shimano Terez slick butt rods. They will fit your application perfectly and can be seen here: http://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-terez-slick-butt-stand-up-ring-guide-rods.html Please feel free to
Asked by
mike
9 years ago
what penn torgue would you use for deep water sea bass and what rod would go with it
Frank
9 years ago
Mike, I would recommend the Torque 25 or 20 depending on what pound line you plan on using. I would highly recommend the Lamiglas Tri-Flex inshore 7' 3-6 oz casting rod for you off shore sea bass trips. LAM-0106 TFX7030CT
Asked by
Thomas
11 years ago
Are Torque Star Drags still made in U.S.A.?
Customer Service
11 years ago
Yes they are made in the USA.