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Location: Okoboji | i bought a shimano torium for thowing blades. i got it this last weekend at thornes and i was warned there is a 3 day learning curve. well i took it out on sunday night and only had three minor backlashes... very minor, more like an overrun. I have been using a saltist 20 with levelwind and i think getting used to the saltist was kinda like a primer for this type of saltwater reel.
now on to the results. i was using a supermodel and a dcg with it and i have it on my 8'6 xxh fenwick elite tech rod. this reels is head and shoulders above the saltist imo. i dont know why on all the reels for bucktail posts no one ever steers anyone towards the torium. it pulls the blades better and easier than the saltist,,,heads and above the saltist and i love my saltist but it is on rubber duty from now on. |
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Location: Right behind you (tap, tap) BOOO | I think if you are going to compare the Shimano Torium to the Saltist at least do the comparison the justice of Apples to Apples. The Torium is a non-levelwind reel, the saltist 20 is a levelwind reel, BIG difference.
Comparing a Torium to a Satist 30TH or the new 35BG would be a better comparison. I have a 30TH and like the reel and would be curious to know how it holds up to a Torium, problem is the reel gets used a handful of times each season, I would rather use a levelwind reel and not mess with a non-levelwind if all I'm doing is a normal retrieve or a slow roll... Now if I'm looking for speed she comes out of the rod locker roaring and ready.
I wish I could afford to try them all. LOL |
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Location: Okoboji | Well the 20 and 30the have the same specs in the levelwind and cost the same as a torium and are. Just as easy to cast I I am just making people aware that there is a reel that costs the same that takes a little more talent to work but you will reap more benofits if ur fishing blades |
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Location: Sw Pennsylvania | Ive been using a torium for 2 full seasons now, i like it most because its fairly light and palmable compared to some of the other dbl 10 reels. One downside is its almost a one trick pony, blades, spinnerbaits and buzzbaits, all lures you need to keep the rod pointed straight at the lure and a steady retrieve. The line tends to lead off very easily otherwise. |
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Location: Okoboji | Guest....your mommas so fat she can't even float in space. |
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Location: Okoboji | allegheny river kid - 9/27/2011 7:55 PM
Ive been using a torium for 2 full seasons now, i like it most because its fairly light and palmable compared to some of the other dbl 10 reels. One downside is its almost a one trick pony, blades, spinnerbaits and buzzbaits, all lures you need to keep the rod pointed straight at the lure and a steady retrieve. The line tends to lead off very easily otherwise.
Good point I was told to point to the point I am casting at and point at it while retrieval
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