Penn Torque 40n/2speed vs Okuma Andros a12 or 16

[rdrblck66]

I was planning to buy a Penn 40n for yoyo duty. But now Okuma is coming out with new Andros a 12 and 16 size reels. The Penn is $200 more. My question is  the Okuma Andros a reels in the same class as Penn Torque reels. Thanks for feedback.

[MarkT]

Check out the new Fathom 40NLD2 for something comparable to the Andros at $299.  The Torque is nice but way more money.

[alantani]

i have the andros reels and they're great, but i am going to add a torque 30 and a 40N to match the new rods that jon vadney is making for me.  performance wise, they are equivalent, so just pick what is pleasing for you to look at!

[SoCalAngler]

If your going to spectra back and fish 40 lb toppers on the reel I like the 25N's size much better. I run long toppers around 80 yards or so on my yoyo gear to fish Baja, I normally use a AVET JX 6/3 which is really close in size to the 25N. The 25N being smaller/lighter makes fishing the iron somewhat easier and it has pleanty of stopping and cranking power to handle 40 and even 50 lb if needed. You only save around $30 going with the 25N so it's not a cost thing but the reels size will be so much nicer IMO.