Low Ration Gears for Fathoms and Torques

[Keta]

I just don't understand why Penn never made a 3-1 solid lightweight reel.

Penn built low speed reels for decades, today the trend is higher and higher.

A stock 100, 146, 160, 180 or 27 would do what you want but in my opinion a 4:1 gear ratio would be a better choice.  For a light reel lower than 4:1 I would recommend a 160, 180, 27 or if you do not mind 2.5 oz. heavier a 100.

Low gear ratio smaller Penn reels
Baymaster 180
Beachmaster 155, 160 (3:1)
Longbeach 60  (2.5:1)
Monofil 25, 26 and 27 (3:1)
Post '90 Seaboy 185 and 190 (3.1:1)
Squidder 140, 145 and 146  (3.3:1)
Surfmaster 100, 150 and 200 (3:1)

[Rivverrat]

These still fit in the new reels?

https://www.tackledirect.com/penn-versa-gear-system.html

  Yes these gears will work in all Torque models.
However they are no longer available as  packaged set. You need to order the desired gear & matching pinion separately.

Keep in mind that the gears for the
"newer " Torques will work in all models. Some  gears when ordering may be designated for trq40 but will fit every model.

Also if using the 12 or 15 size forget about the ratio & pay attention to how much line Is grabbed with each turn of the handle.

The little Torques can be turned into powerful winches with the low gear. Probably to slow for some fish... Jeff

[Keta]

Also if using the 12 or 15 size forget about the ratio & pay attention to how much line Is grabbed with each turn of the handle.

Line retrieved per crank is more important than just the gear ratio, spool diameter changes output force like a lever.

[Ron Jones]

I'm marrying off my daughter, I'll continue this conversation later on.
The Man

[oc1]

I'm marrying off my daughter, I'll continue this conversation later on.
The Man

Congratulations Ron!
-steve

[MarkT]

Get them from mysticparts.com... what used to be pennparts.com

[Rivverrat]

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where do you get the pineon  I don't see it on the Penn Site or on Tackle Direct

  Here ya go .....
     
                                                        www.mysticparts.com/TRQ54GEAR-Torque-Versa-Gear-Kit-541-P26872.aspx
               
                                                       www.mysticparts.com/5-TRQ40-Gear-Main-Gear-481-Ratio-P28204.aspx   & the appropriate pinion        www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Parts/13-TRQ40.aspx



  Mystic still had some of the 5.4:1 packaged sets in stock. This will let 12 or 15 size grab 25" of line with each turn of the handle. The 4.8:1 will grab 23" of line per crank.  Which is powerful but pretty dang slow. These are easy to install. Any issues & I or some one would be happy to walk you through it... Jeff