I am looking at getting a like new old stock torque 300 but should I get the torque 30 instead that is still in production? They both seem to be powerhouses. Any insight will be greatly appreciated.
just finished working on a torque 300. it's beefy for sure, but the problem is that the old torque 300 weighs a ton - literally, it's like a brick! it will easily fish with 500 yards of 80# solid braid and a 50-60 pound topshot. 15-18 pounds of drag (30%) is not a problem at all.
i have a torque 30 two speed lever drag as well. it's loaded with 60 pound hollow braid and a topshot of 50 pound fluorocarbon. 15 pounds of drag is no problem. it's much lighter than the torque 300.
get the 30 II LD - the 300 is way too heavy.
Thanks Alan. I will be using this reel from a pier in a rod holder so the only time I'd be having to notice that weight is to reel in and bait back up or when fighting a fish. A couple times a year from a boat it won't leave the rod holder. Other than the weight would you say the 300 is just as durable at the 30? On a side note I might be able to get my hands on a NOS torque 300 for $250 vs a trq 30 at $500+ new unless I could find a decent used one.
ok, well, the 300 it is!!!!!