Manufactured in Philadelphia, the lightweight Torque Star Drag features an open top design constructed with machined and anodized aluminum body and sideplates, along with a lightweight forged aluminum spool. Engineered to provide long lasting PENN durability, the Live Spindle Design ensures exceptional casting performance and Versa-Gear system allows it to be the most versatile compact star drag reel on the market. Regardless if you are pitching heavy iron or bouncing baits on the bottom, the Torque Star Drag was made to handle the abuse.
Live Spindle Design
The revolutionary Live Spindle™ design ensures exceptional casting performance. The improved configuration allows the spool to spin independently of the spindle and pinion gear, which significantly reduces friction experienced from the extreme acceleration of the spool when casting. Other reels using a “fixed spindle” design slow the rotation of the spool and reduce casting distance. Additionally the Live Spindle improves the retrieve of the reel because the spindle and pinion do not need to turn relative to each other during heavy loads, unlike a “fixed spindle” reels that result in a difficult retrieve and erratic drag.
Versa-Drag™
By rearranging the sequence of the keyed metal washers and eared HT-100™ washers the reel can be set up for fishing a wide range of drag settings without additional parts.
Line Capacity Rings
Eliminates the question of how much line you have left when fighting a fish. The three lines on the spool flange let you know when you have 1/3rd, 2/3rd, or a full spool of line. Also if you respool often these lines give you a benchmark for backing your superlines with monofilament which will help eliminate wasted time and line.
Versa-Handle™
Are you bottom fishing or trolling? Are you looking for power or speed? The Squall Lever Drag’s Versa-Handle system allows you to choose how long the handle should be in less than a minute (tools are included with each reel). Assemble the reel in the long position for more power or assemble in the short position for more speed.
Three Position Clicker
The adjustable bait clicker has 3 different settings; Heavy, Light, or Off. The clicker is easily adjustable to accommodate for lighter or heavier baits on the fly.
Full Metal Body
A full metal body and sideplate keep precise gear alignment under heavy loads.
Versa Gear™
The TORQUE star drag comes from the factory with a 6.0:1 gear ratio for rapid line retrieve. However you may find the need for a lower gear ratio in certain fishing situations, for example: bottom fishing where power is more important than speed. For these situations we offer our Versa-Gear system. With this system you can easily purchase and install a 5.4:1 or 4.8:1 ratio.
Features
Lightweight forged aluminum spool
Stainless steel main and pinion gears
HT-100 drag washers provide smooth drag under heavy loads
7 Shielded stainless steel ball bearings
Instant anti-reverse bearing with silent back up ratchet
Versa-Gear™ sets change gear ratio from 6.0:1 to 4.8:1 or 5.4:1.