Penn International TRQx100

[eric]

yes... i got some goodies to play with in my hands.

i managed to cop this reel for an unbelievable price. really really unbelieveable price.

or else i wouldnt have bought it on the spot..

at the moment im typing. the bearings are currently being cleaned of all its grease packed into them.

my review on the reel will come after i reassemble it.

stay tuned! pics will follow!

[EDMboarder]

Ive casted one that was magged and performed nicely. Hope you enjoy your new toy

[eric]

upon inital inspection, still no pics yet.
my spool is the slightest bit heavy on a spot.

so right now, im using electrical tape to counter the weight..

oh the fun,, this is gonna take a while to do.

butttt after i get it like 75% balanced (which ill be happy if i can do)

load some line, and start the casting.

[eric]

ok ok! i partially solved my spool problem.

it didnt seem like its the spool that was 'unbalanced' ,,,, maybe its very little.. but i found out the problem had more to do with the bearings instead.

the endplay on the spool is pretty large, not like the minute endplay we use on all of our other reels (slight knock)
no, this trq100, its loud knock, you literally see the spool move ALOT.

solution? im gonna search the toolbox for very thin copper shims and do something about the play in spool.

anyways! here are some pics of the test casting i did today.
i got in about 6 casts. very very good.

first pic. well.. my hand isnt THAT big.
but the reel is pretty darn small. if i put it side to side with my 6500Abus,, they are about the same size.
the frame to spool tolerance IS TIGHT. (the distance from the crossbar to the spools lip edge)
i made a mistake when winding on new line. i loaded it to about 1MM under the lip. tied a shock leader..
the leader knot, COULD NOT be winded on. the knot itself actually hit the crossbars... stupid me.

so i stripped off another 1mm of line off the reel. knot can be wound on with no problems now.
btw, just for the bling of the gold reel. im using Cajun 20lb line. my guess is that, there is about 220-250yards of line on the spool at the moment.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c360/ooeric/DSC00112.jpg

the slidey mag. same parts as the 525mag
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c360/ooeric/DSC00113.jpg

the gear is HUGE!!.. cranking power in this thing is OODLING with power. ive never cranked a 6:1 ratio reel, with as much power.
basically, the gear is about the size of the SPOOL!!!!
the lockdown drag should run about 25lb... wow?
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c360/ooeric/DSC00114.jpg

and finally, this is the first pic after my first 'get to know you' cast
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c360/ooeric/DSC00115.jpg

[Destrega]

Awesome reel man,pity it's not silver though :) I notice from schematics it uses 525mag washers (except 4 not 3) and 525 roller bearing buts thats cool as it's a very strong bearing.

Couple of questions if you wouldn't mind,

How is the clicker (compared with shv20 525 etc)

I see the backup anti reverse dog is spring loaded not leaf spring,how loud it is when retrieving or is it silent.

Also how is the weight for balance and just general stuff (its 23 vs 16 odd for 20 shv) I know it's subjective and not a big deal for spiked rod but yeah just wondering :)

Thanks.

[Lipyourown]

Nice. I casted one a while ago and is was sweet. I didn't notice it being heavy.

[eric]

Awesome reel man,pity it's not silver though :) I notice from schematics it uses 525mag washers (except 4 not 3) and 525 roller bearing buts thats cool as it's a very strong bearing.

Couple of questions if you wouldn't mind,

How is the clicker (compared with shv20 525 etc)

I see the backup anti reverse dog is spring loaded not leaf spring,how loud it is when retrieving or is it silent.

Also how is the weight for balance and just general stuff (its 23 vs 16 odd for 20 shv) I know it's subjective and not a big deal for spiked rod but yeah just wondering :)

Thanks.

its pretty hefty compared to a abu or SLX
but heaviness depends on how you cast or fish.
i cast and fish my deadstick low rod + reducer, the reels heavy weight. balances the rod very nice in my right hand.

but, when you hold just the reels in hand.. its definitely noticeable. way way noticeable.

the AR dog is a leaf spring NOT coil spring.
its a thin piece of metal bent, so its a leaf spring.

its not as loud as a newell, but it has a very subtle click click click click.

[eric]

ok. another update.. and its a BAD one.
maybe its a fluke or just a mishap.

my picture story will describe..

i went fishing today, perfect opportunity to test my trq100 reel.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c360/ooeric/DSC00120.jpg

i caught 2 real good size bluefish.
heres a pic of my friend who just wanted a pic with the fish i caught.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c360/ooeric/DSC00121.jpg

the trq100 is outstanding, great power, speed, and nice smooth drags.

then LOW AND BEHOLD! tTerror strikes!

as im reeling in to change baits.. crank crank crank crank crank. then it seizes. would not crank no more!

im like think,,, wTF!? a frigginn 400$ reel.. wTF!?
luckily, i was able to get the spool to freespool...
so i handlined in and used my fingers to roll up all line back onto spool.

so i got home now, immediately i washed the reel.

and cracked that sucker open. i already took apart the reel twice, but never mentioned this in an earlier post.

this TRQ100 reel.. is basically a Daiwa + Penn design. its the byproduct of the Daiwa SLX, knocking up a Penn525Mag on a one night stand.

all the internal designs, were based off Daiwas SLOSH,SLX,GWZ series.
freespool,, pinion design,, drag star clicker,, the clicker,, behold! pics.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c360/ooeric/DSC00122.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c360/ooeric/DSC00123.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c360/ooeric/DSC00127.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c360/ooeric/DSC00128.jpg

now,, if you owned and serviced you Daiwa reels,,, you WILL see the resemblance, right?

anyways,, back to topic, the problem of the seize was found! its the design of how the main gear shaft is connected to the frame..
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c360/ooeric/DSC00124.jpg

the shaft itself, mounts into the frame,, no bearings, no support, or anything on the frame side.

its SCREWED ON.. WTF?! IT WAS THIS GAWDAMN screw, that caused the seize
look at the last picture of the shaft. now look..
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c360/ooeric/DSC00125.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c360/ooeric/DSC00126.jpg

see how it turns??! when i turn the handle,, the screw moves with it. basically,, the screw was too tight. maybe it tightened itself from my frantic retrieve..
so,, as the solution, i loosen the screw. and DID not tighten it all the way down. i left is a little space, for a little play.

i dont know if this is a permanent solution or a temporary one.

im gonna go fishing again this coming sunday. and ill definitely use this reel and, and also bring a backup reel incase. ya know?

[Destrega]

Thanks for answers,

Yeah it's a thin sheet not a coil spring whoops (does still do same thing-tension=clicking) but it still looks tension loaded unlike leaf spring pawls which just clamp the ratchet (silent but less reliable) but good to know it's not too loud,I usually remove backup antireverse on small reels for silent reel as i know how much roller bearings can take like my grandwave.

Thats an odd way to attach the drive shaft to the plate,let us know if it seizes again or if you make a permanent fix.I might get one to replace my ganked saltist 20h.

[kenyee]

Destrega: what happened to your Saltist? It hasn't had as much time being tested in the surf as the slosh, so I've always wondered how well it'll hold up...