Who has seen the Penn Torque 100, 200,300?

[royboy]

Reel Repairs had advertised a TRQ 200 with 50lb braid for R3k..........don't have spare dosh at the moment, but in the next month or 2 that should be slightly different.

Any idea if these would have an application from the side? They seem to fill the gap between Penn's big game reels and their baitcasters and according to the specs have excellent retrieve and drag (the TRQ 200, 450 yards 50lb braid, Drag 32 - not sure if the yanks mean Kg or lb, Gearing 6.3:1 or 41inches per crank). For sure they will be great off the boat, but what about dual application? Any Penn supporters??? 

http://www.pennreels.com/01_products/reels/conventional/10_torque/torque.htm 

Scenario: Straight-up 50lb Braid onto BIG 6-8oz poppers or plugs throwing from the south point of Baz for big GT's?

This does appear to be a Muscle Reel, so let's hear any comments or suggestions....there may/should be someone out there who can give 1st hand advice?

Cheers, RoyBoy

 

[Hooked]

Havent actually laid eyes on the reel but had have a really good look at the schematics.Judging from Alantani's posts and comments on Daiwa and Shimano reels I tink there might be a few probs with the penn.Have a look at the dog gear and the ARB bearing's positioning.
Not and expert just shooting my 2c

 

[The master assasin]

I seen one and from the looks and feel off it i would say it was a Warn winch that got painted gold had the steel cable replaced with mono...lol!

Its really looks up to any job thrown at it but only time will tell..