Penn Torque?

[Fishoholic]

It's funny how so many people wanted Penn to build a dunkable reel (that doesn't have to be packed and re-packed w/grease) and when they finally do everyone bitches about the price which is still less than a VS or ZB... If shimano ever decides to get with the dunk-program they'll be even more $$ than a stella or ZB. I bet the owners or the new torque will be satisfied with their purchase..Only time will tell.. and FWIW..I've been a Shimano guy all my life

[tattoobob]

Originally Posted by Fishoholic

It's funny how so many people wanted Penn to build a dunkable reel (that doesn't have to be packed and re-packed w/grease) and when they finally do everyone bitches about the price which is still less than a VS or ZB... If shimano ever decides to get with the dunk-program they'll be even more $$ than a stella or ZB. I bet the owners or the new torque will be satisfied with their purchase..Only time will tell.. and FWIW..I've been a Shimano guy all my life

Everyone wanted Penn to make a sealed 704z or a 706z, I'm pretty sure no one wanted the Torque

[Fishoholic]

Originally Posted by tattoobob

Everyone wanted Penn to make a sealed 704z or a 706z, I'm pretty sure no one wanted the Torque

and I'd like a new one for free to test... but there is about the same probability in the 2 happening

[Mike P]

Just as a FYI--Red Top has no ZB reels in stock currently.

[tattoobob]

Originally Posted by Fishoholic

and I'd like a new one for free to test... but there is about the same probability in the 2 happening

and I think that's the problem, no one has tested the reel to give a full review

[likwid]

$700 reel with a fit & finish sub par to a $299 reel.

No thanks.

[Striper_Haven_03]

After going it over in my mind several thousand times and doing as much research I as I possibly and reading some of the replys here, I have decided to just buy the Torque, fish it and see for myself. Its a new model so not many folks have bought and fished in heavy and alot of what I hear are assumptions. Im sure there will be some opinionated fisherman next year after being on the market a little longer. If its a piece of sh*t then oh well I buy a VS and learn my lesson the hard way, if its a gem all the better. Too bad its this late in the season but probably will get fished a few times this February fishing cod from long beach here in Plymouth. Time will tell.

[redlite]

Originally Posted by Striper_Haven_03

After going it over in my mind several thousand times and doing as much research I as I possibly and reading some of the replys here, I have decided to just buy the Torque, fish it and see for myself. Its a new model so not many folks have bought and fished in heavy and alot of what I hear are assumptions. Im sure there will be some opinionated fisherman next year after being on the market a little longer. If its a piece of sh*t then oh well I buy a VS and learn my lesson the hard way, if its a gem all the better. Too bad its this late in the season but probably will get fished a few times this February fishing cod from long beach here in Plymouth. Time will tell.

So what's the word so far?
Did you pull the trigger?
What line did you end up puttin on it?
I always had major issues with braid and Penns. Any so far?
Even more important, any fish on it yet?

Eager to see the reults of this test as it progresses. keep us informed Aaron. You are the guinea pig for us all here with this reel.

[Fishoholic]

Originally Posted by tattoobob

and I think that's the problem, no one has tested the reel to give a full review

There's been a few, but for the most part you are right. I work for a company that sells them and we are having a hard time getting the ones we have promised for customers. I can only hope Pure get's their act together. I might pick one up this winter but only if we get some in stock and they are in front of my face everyday