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10-28-2010, 03:32 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: orange ct
Posts: 2,992
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I too used the Slammers as my go to reel for years and dunked them. I broke them down to get them dried up, tried all different lubes and had the white metal main gear replace a few times. When I was deep wading I always tried to keep it out of the water. Liked a bail.
I figured that since I enjoy surfcasting so much- I would get a better tool- one that I did not have to worry about being under the water. So I live 5 miles from the ZB location- when they were assembling the reels there . Called up and went over there -met Wendy and Tim ( Robs son) super nice to me- and ended up getting a 2.5 with a bail.
Love the reel and especially the drag. Whole other world than the Slammer.
Manual bails do not flip closed on casts anymore. That is ancient history. I do not know why that still gets brought up. Never will happen on a ZB, a bailed VS or a Saltiga. What could happen is that you destroy the bail on a rock . Yes that could happen. But I like a bail-
If you like a bail- stick with the bail. Rob
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10-28-2010, 03:36 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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i saw a Penn Torque the other day and couldn't believe the price. Wow! for that amount of money I would definitely get either a VS or saltiga....
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10-28-2010, 03:41 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,870
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bart
i saw a Penn Torque the other day and couldn't believe the price. Wow! for that amount of money I would definitely get either a VS or saltiga....
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$533.99 at this site
Penn Fishing penn trqs7-b torque spinning 7 blac - www.MidwestHuntersOutlet.com |
No boat, back in the suds.  
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10-29-2010, 02:42 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,870
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bart
i saw a Penn Torque the other day and couldn't believe the price. Wow! for that amount of money I would definitely get either a VS or saltiga....
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Bart, how do you know the Penn reel is not just as good a reel as the VS or Saltiga? |
No boat, back in the suds.
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10-29-2010, 07:51 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,302
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Originally Posted by piemma
Bart, how do you know the Penn reel is not just as good a reel as the VS or Saltiga?
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He probably doesn't but I'd bet he doesn't want to spend $600 to try it out.  |
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10-29-2010, 12:13 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma
Bart, how do you know the Penn reel is not just as good a reel as the VS or Saltiga?
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I don't know how it compares, but the VS and saltiga are proven warriors. If it was a 704 or 706 i'd say jump all over it. I have a few of them and love them. But from what ppl have been saying about Penn for the last five years or so I wouldn't buy one. Although I have yet to put a lot of hrs into my VS, I know it was a worthwhile investment just on reputation alone... |
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10-29-2010, 01:55 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: RI
Posts: 446
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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 $$ than a stella or ZB. I bet the owners or the new torque will be satisfied with their purchase..Only time will tell.. and FWIW..I've been a Shimano guy all my life  |
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10-29-2010, 02:14 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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Originally Posted by Fishoholic
It's funny how so many people wanted Penn to build a dunkable reel (that doesn't have to be packed and re-packed w/grease) and when they finally do everyone bitches about the price which is still less than a VS or ZB... If shimano ever decides to get with the dunk-program they'll be even more $$ 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 |
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10-29-2010, 02:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: RI
Posts: 446
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tattoobob
Everyone wanted Penn to make a sealed 704z or a 706z, I'm pretty sure no one wanted the Torque
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and I'd like a new one for free to test... but there is about the same probability in the 2 happening |
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