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Striper_Haven_03 · 12-23-2010, 09:56 AM

I fish a 10' rod and the ratio on the Penn 560 is 4.6:1, so I think the 25 is a much faster retrieve, which is good. I like the fact that I will have a bunch more line capacity to play with as this was a major concern with the 560 when fighting fish over the 30# class, particularly when the fish hit and run at the beginning of the retrieve point....been down to the gold several times this past year, not a good feeling.

Thanks for your help guys, looks like its going to be the 25. I decided not to go with the Torque as its not as "tested" as a ZB or VS. Although I like Penns products and have had good luck with my 2 -560s, I dont want to learn the hard way when I have a world class striper on @ 1am in heavy surf. I just want to trust the equipment and only have to worry about the footing,fight and landing point.

Merry Christmas!

-Fireman

12-23-2010, 09:56 AM	#11
Striper_Haven_03 Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Plymouth Posts: 176	I fish a 10' rod and the ratio on the Penn 560 is 4.6:1, so I think the 25 is a much faster retrieve, which is good. I like the fact that I will have a bunch more line capacity to play with as this was a major concern with the 560 when fighting fish over the 30# class, particularly when the fish hit and run at the beginning of the retrieve point....been down to the gold several times this past year, not a good feeling. Thanks for your help guys, looks like its going to be the 25. I decided not to go with the Torque as its not as "tested" as a ZB or VS. Although I like Penns products and have had good luck with my 2 -560s, I dont want to learn the hard way when I have a world class striper on @ 1am in heavy surf. I just want to trust the equipment and only have to worry about the footing,fight and landing point. Merry Christmas! -Fireman