Video: PENN Torque II spinning reel

[Tunanorth]

I know, I know, its "just" a spinning reel.
The first time you have a 50-pound yellowfin [or a 150-pound bluefin] blow up on your popper, you will want to get one!

[foakes]

Thanks, Steve --

What is the story on greasing the Dura-Drag material?

Best,

Fred

[Tunanorth]

Thanks, Steve --

What is the story on greasing the Dura-Drag material?

Best,

Fred

Does not need it.
Dura-Drag already has its own proprietary lube applied.
The washers do feel kind of dry to the touch, but "It's in there".

[foakes]

Thanks, Steve --

Best,

Fred

[handi2]

Fred the Dura Drag is the same found on the International reels. It does get greased with Cals when I see them or upgrade older reels with them.

[foakes]

Yes, Keith --

I also do the exact same thing, using Cal's -- it adds protection, longevity, smoothness, and some water intrusion protection as the reel and seals age.

However, I work it in with my fingers for complete coverage and penetration as good as possible -- then wipe smooth the excess.  It works very well from reports I get.

This is on lever drags, of course...

On star drags, if I get a little too much Cal's in between the stacked washers -- it just gets squeezed out as the drag is applied.

I just wanted to get the official position -- we will still do what we each knows works best for our clients and the reel.

Experience teaches us to continue doing what we know works -- until someone shows us a better way.

Best,

Fred

[Tightlines667]

Yes, Keith --

I also do the exact same thing, using Cal's -- it adds protection, longevity, smoothness, and some water intrusion protection as the reel and seals age.

However, I work it in with my fingers for complete coverage and penetration as good as possible -- then wipe smooth the excess.  It works very well from reports I get.

This is on lever drags, of course...

On star drags, if I get a little too much Cal's in between the stacked washers -- it just gets squeezed out as the drag is applied.

I just wanted to get the official position -- we will still do what we each knows works best for our clients and the reel.

Experience teaches us to continue doing what we know works -- until someone shows us a better way.

Best,

Fred

X3

John

[Newell Nut]

I recently acquired a new Torque II 7500 and made no modifications. I sold my original Torque 9 and this one a lot better than the original. Very smooth and glad they got rid of that switch for the bail too. The drag is super smooth too but I only use 30 lb momoi so will never test the full potential of the reel.