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If I compare a SL50 to a Tor30, I would have to go for the tor30. It is a reel that can handle any edible out there as well as most sharks.
The sl50 is a lot lighter though and it casts easier for me.
But if I had a choice between the 2 I would go for the tor30.
SL50 is a nice reel, I have 2 of them. But the tor30 is better.
The sl50 is a lot lighter though and it casts easier for me.
But if I had a choice between the 2 I would go for the tor30.
SL50 is a nice reel, I have 2 of them. But the tor30 is better.
david 2107
New member
Guys i need some help here. i am really thinking about getting the torium 30 but i alsoam leaning towards the daiwa saltist bg 50. help me out her and take in mind that i want a real that can cast beautifully and has a nice smooth drag system. my b-day is on the 21 still a lot of time left to think about this but please reply as soon as u can.
David.
David.
The saltist 50 is for me a better reel. The torium is in its price range by far the best.
But the saltist is just a bit more refined and you can fish it straight out of the box for eds and ineds. But if you get the tor30 then you will be happy and if you get the saltist you will be happy. Both are awesome.
But the saltist is just a bit more refined and you can fish it straight out of the box for eds and ineds. But if you get the tor30 then you will be happy and if you get the saltist you will be happy. Both are awesome.
Dave Batista
Sealiner
The Fin-Nor 30 is performance wise very similar to a Saltist 50 but the quality of the components is not the same. Had mine broken by a 100kg+ blacktip on it's first run, the anti reverse dog pawl failed to engage and the pressure was too much for the pinion gear and the result was an overwind while the shark was still going like Usian Bolt.
It's pretty simple actually if you get a Saltist BG 50 advantages more line,drag and casts easier than a Tor 30, disadvantages it's more expensive than a Tor 30 and doesn't handle the water like a Tor 30 does.
Personal preference if you not gonna wade and keep the reel dry then spend the extra R300-R400 and get the saltist BG.
It's pretty simple actually if you get a Saltist BG 50 advantages more line,drag and casts easier than a Tor 30, disadvantages it's more expensive than a Tor 30 and doesn't handle the water like a Tor 30 does.
Personal preference if you not gonna wade and keep the reel dry then spend the extra R300-R400 and get the saltist BG.
david 2107
New member
thanks a lot for all the advice i will be wading a lot and if i do get the bg 50 and wade with it how often should i 'treat it' besides just loosening the drag after washing it off with fresh water ?
lets say if i did get the torium what is the main upgrades to improve its drag and casting abillities and just to improve the reel itself. and what is the price ranges for the bg 50.
David.
lets say if i did get the torium what is the main upgrades to improve its drag and casting abillities and just to improve the reel itself. and what is the price ranges for the bg 50.
David.
with the bg if you going that route then best to make sure the inside of the plates is greased up..that will not allow sand to emigrate to the parts of your reel that dont like sand as these reels are not built for that type of fishing..so open up and smear it with a lekker coating of reel grease.
with the tor30 you can add carbontex if you cant wait a full season of fishing with the dartanium std drags and only targetting edibles..if drive shaft is stamped then no need for a bushing to bearing conversion on the drive shaft.. also can add the torium that clicks conversion to reel where a small spring is inserted behing the dog and every turn of the handle it clicks like a speed master/ 20/40 etc ..
power handle also extra bling and more comfy on the retrieval
with the tor30 you can add carbontex if you cant wait a full season of fishing with the dartanium std drags and only targetting edibles..if drive shaft is stamped then no need for a bushing to bearing conversion on the drive shaft.. also can add the torium that clicks conversion to reel where a small spring is inserted behing the dog and every turn of the handle it clicks like a speed master/ 20/40 etc ..
power handle also extra bling and more comfy on the retrieval
david 2107
New member
thanx for the replies. so would the tor 30 be the better option and how much will all of the upgrades cost and what type of backing and braid is the best for in eds with this reel. and the keith u talk about does he live in bothasig if so then i might be able to get a little bit of a lower price coz my best friends dad is very good friends with him and so is my firend.
david 2107
New member
and also the bg has centrifugals and casts very nicely so what will i have to upgrade it with to get the tor 30 up to par with the bg 50.
the bg already has carbontex.. the tor30 does not and if you want it then add about R220 for a set and keith does the spring conversion and spool polishing and like you say might get a good price.. so add the c/tex and conversion to price and its like R300 or so more than a std bg50.. could be wrong but think he also sells power handles or check with whale rider as his selling some great ones
so price wise the tor30 is cheaper but not necessarily a worse reel as it has caught many tons of fish/sharks/rays over the years as has the bg50..roughly same line capacity with the bg a slightly faster retrieve..tor retrieve nothing to baulk at either and fast enough
so price wise the tor30 is cheaper but not necessarily a worse reel as it has caught many tons of fish/sharks/rays over the years as has the bg50..roughly same line capacity with the bg a slightly faster retrieve..tor retrieve nothing to baulk at either and fast enough
david 2107
New member
the penn fathom 40 how does that reel cope with wading ? my friend has one used about 7 times all times he has waded and it works as good as it was on the first day.
Dave Batista
Sealiner
With regard to line capacity of the reel(Tor 30), here's what I have on mine: 600m of 50lb braid and 200m of 0.55mm line with space for a 8m 1.5mm wind-on.
dont own one(fathom40) and dont really like the wading anymore..used to put my reels through whatever but rather avoid it if possible..think it has drainage holes(fathom) so most water will escape..sure most parts will cope with being submerged on the day but care must be taken after a while(you judge) as rust can set in if you become too complacent
david 2107
New member
thanx for all the replies, looks like the torium 30 will be the reel for me 
and i have the penn battle surf 14' and is a brilliant edible rod. i am probably going to get a shimano beastmaster but can any of u guys inform me what the amount of tons the beastmaster heavy and medium have and would the medium of this range be able to take a bus of a bronzie?
and i have the penn battle surf 14' and is a brilliant edible rod. i am probably going to get a shimano beastmaster but can any of u guys inform me what the amount of tons the beastmaster heavy and medium have and would the medium of this range be able to take a bus of a bronzie?Dave Batista
Sealiner
If you want a budget rod for non-eds then a sharkey or Technium heavy is a good bet. Technium heavy is about R1700 down CT way and Sharkey standard here is R1395 and HMG is R1695.