Penn Torque 300 Owners
Just wondering if anyone else with a new Penn Torque 300 are having problems with them . So far I have had it sent away three times and after a days fishing yesterday it will definatly be the fourth time tomorow , I have encountered something to do with a cracked drag drive shaft or similular ( sent back ), then it wouldn't hold over 5 kilos of pressure ( sent back ) , then held the drag on when it was backed off( sent away to the Professionals ) got it back and was pleased as punch untill yesterday had a few good fish on board when now the reel sounds like it is going to rattle apart from the inside out . It would be good to know if these problems were common place or if I just have a lemon . The only thing I can say positive about it is the service from the Buisiness I have bought it of and the service received from another buisness that I have taken the reel to sort out the drag problem , cheers feral
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The Penn International Torque 300 reel is a revolutionary new reel that will give the serious saltwater angler a fishing tool that is unmatched in strenght, power, and fishability! The features of the Penn Torque 300 reel include a forged and machined aluminum frame, spool, and sideplate, infinite anti-reverse roller bearing plus double dog system backup, precision machined stainless steel main gear (6.3:1), heat-treated stainless steel pinion gear, versa-drag, disengaging pinion (for superior free spool, oversized soft-grip handle, five stainless steel ball bearings, stainless steel reel stand, one-piece open top frame, and Penn's comfortable power handle. this reel is ideally suited for a wide variety of situations, including veritcal jigging or bait fishing for jacks and grouper, live bait casting for any saltwater fish including tuna, marlin, dorado, and sailfish, and light duty trolling. This reel has a fantastic freespool as well as a smooth and strong drag (up to 42 lbs.).
mako magic
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i have a 200 and havent had
i have a 200 and havent had any issues, just have to keep the grease and oil up with it, apart from that they are an awesome reel
feral1975
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Date Joined: 22/02/07
I was looking at the 200 eh
I was looking at the 200 eh , unfortunatly all this trouble and could count the i have used it on one hand so no need to oil it
mako magic
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ive had mine for ages, got
ive had mine for ages, got it from the states when they were first released over there, longggg before here, used alot and no issues, except the spool release sticks after its been stored for a little bit, i move it up and down a bit when i take it fishing and its back to normal, not sure whats the go behind it, thats my only issue with it
Adam Gallash
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Penn Torque 300
Hi Feral,
Yes I have the same problem with my Penn torque 300 and am rather disappointed with it. I have had it in for service heaps of times and all they can do is remove the salt and grease it up again. It was an ebay purchase so I'm not sure if I can claim warranty, the shop won't take it. It seizes up quite often and rattles on freespool sounding not very nice at all. :( It has taken some good fish and some pain, but I'd expected more. Mind you Gully hasn't had any problems with his 300.
Cheers,
Adam
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Dean
Posts: 1943
Date Joined: 23/02/07
We have one, and had no
We have one, and had no issues with it.
Gets used every time we go out bottom fishing.
mike79
Posts: 241
Date Joined: 30/10/05
i have a 300
and when i first use it in the morning it is very hard to click over to free spool. once a little force is applied and clicked in and out a few times it frees up and hey presto.
mako magic
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yes thats the same thing my
yes thats the same thing my one does have you had yours looked at as to why its doing that at all?
mike79
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nah
will do this winter. i juts put it up atm till i get time and patience
mako magic
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yeah same here, one day i
yeah same here, one day i may get off my butt and take it in to get it sorted out
feral1975
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Date Joined: 22/02/07
ok so it seems even with a
ok so it seems even with a few thousand reels in between serial numbers that these reels are having faults with the spool release have returned mine today so will keep you in the know
morose
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Date Joined: 22/04/08
i have heard only good
i have heard only good reports about the torques from what i remember they won some award!! not good to hear these reports though, all my penn reels i have never had an issue with.
feral1975
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Date Joined: 22/02/07
Just and update the reel is
Just and update the reel is being sent now over east again to be reviewed and have to wait on the outcome , kast time it went over there it took 3 weeks ?
Dean
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Date Joined: 23/02/07
Sorry feral, i forgot about
Sorry feral, i forgot about the serial number. I'll get it now
Dean
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Date Joined: 23/02/07
pm sent
pm sent
feral1975
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Date Joined: 22/02/07
oh well over a week now and
oh well over a week now and still no information , reel has been sent over east
seansurfy
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Date Joined: 09/08/06
Penn torque
My advice would be to ditch the penn and get an Ocea Jigger or Torsa......far better, proven reels...IMO
feral1975
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Date Joined: 22/02/07
looking at the new torsa now
looking at the new torsa now , from what i have heard they are pretty tough