viper2788 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I just received my torque today and came across a few issues. First thing I noticed is line lay: I've had to fix uneven line lay before on my other penn reels when it lays more on top by adding washers... however theres nothing to remove in this case. Heres a pic of what it looks like under the spool: Second thing I noticed was a play in the anti-reverse system. It doesnt feel like it has infinite anti reverse but rather 100 notches per revolution. Is this normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastly Backlash Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 What pound test did you use on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchman Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Is this reel new or used? Did you get it from a reputable place or fleaby/BST? I assume you spooled it by hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper2788 Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Also is my bail wire supposed to droop down like this ? Im all sorts of paranoid right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper2788 Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 What pound test did you use on it? 65lb Is this reel new or used? Did you get it from a reputable place or fleaby/BST? I assume you spooled it by hand? I spooled it by cranking the handle as I always do for all my other penn reels. I didnt buy it from the most reputable site... however I didnt think it would make a difference since its still a Penn product. Got it brand new, sealed in box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garriga Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 IMG_2563.JPG Also is my bail wire supposed to droop down like this ? Im all sorts of paranoid right now! I'd contact Penn and send them the pics. HOW BOUT DEM COWBOYS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastly Backlash Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 IMG_2563.JPG Also is my bail wire supposed to droop down like this ? Im all sorts of paranoid right now! Yes, the slant guides the line too the roller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastly Backlash Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Did you back the 65lb braid with mono? If you didn't, try respooling the line with a bit of mono backing, tie the mono around the top of the spool, this will help you make a good base for your braided line to stay level. Make sure you keep the line as tight as possible while respooling too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needles Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Go into the Penn forum. The reps in there will help you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchman Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Are you sure the that the spool was seated properly on that keyed washer on the spool shaft? Because that would explain this...sometimes it doesn't key-in perfectly. If you can take the line off, make sure the spool is seated properly, and try again making sure that you have someone apply pressure to the line spool so that you really in under heavy pressure. Or just take it to a shop and have it done right. Its one thing if your just spooling up cheaper, smaller reels for bass, but another thing if your potentially setting this up for pelagic as you don't want braid digging in later under heavy drag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper2788 Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Did you back the 65lb braid with mono? If you didn't, try respooling the line with a bit of mono backing, tie the mono around the top of the spool, this will help you make a good base for your braided line to stay level. Make sure you keep the line as tight as possible while respooling too. Yea i used a bit of mono backing and line was spooled on very tightly. Go into the Penn forum. The reps in there will help you Could one of the mods move my thread to the Penn forums? Or should I create another post? Are you sure the that the spool was seated properly on that keyed washer on the spool shaft? Because that would explain this...sometimes it doesn't key-in perfectly. If you can take the line off, make sure the spool is seated properly, and try again making sure that you have someone apply pressure to the line spool so that you really in under heavy pressure. Or just take it to a shop and have it done right. Its one thing if your just spooling up cheaper, smaller reels for bass, but another thing if your potentially setting this up for pelagic as you don't want braid digging in later under heavy drag I checked the seating(i see what you mean) and tried re-spooling again. Same results =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastly Backlash Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Are you sure the that the spool was seated properly on that keyed washer on the spool shaft? Because that would explain this...sometimes it doesn't key-in perfectly. If you can take the line off, make sure the spool is seated properly, and try again making sure that you have someone apply pressure to the line spool so that you really in under heavy pressure. Or just take it to a shop and have it done right. Its one thing if your just spooling up cheaper, smaller reels for bass, but another thing if your potentially setting this up for pelagic as you don't want braid digging in later under heavy drag That was the last thing I was going to mention. Looks like the last option is for the OP to get it professionally spooled like you said, although I still think he should see what the Penn Reps say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastly Backlash Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 What strength mono and how much di you use for the backing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndtuttle Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Penn will take care of you if needed. What I would add is that for such a large reel and with Braid I would have it done at a shop or send it to pro (they just charge you for the line typically, pm me if you need a recommendation). 65# braid on a Torque 9 needs to be wound on with like 15lbs of pressure minimum to get the most out of the reel. If you wind it on by hand you are getting it on there with like 5lbs of pressure max. When you bump up the drag to 20lbs to stop a serious fish the line will dig and in and break. The good news if you end up sending it to Penn they might re-spool it for you . Edited February 2, 2016 by johndtuttle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunanorth Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Did what I could to create a link from the PENN forum, though managed to spell it wrong in the title. Just from the visual provided, the braid "looks" like it is on relatively loose, though that may, or may not have affected the line lay. Best bet would be for the OP to re-start the discussion over there. Penn Pro Staffer"The best kind of fish in the world is the one on the end of a kid's line" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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