Torium 30

[ChrisBoon]

Hi All

I am buying a Torium 30. I have not ever used this reel so am looking for info.

What is the ideal casting weight with this reel? Lets assume line thickness being equal in all cases. Does the reel spin free enough for lighter weights? What is the lightest and heaviest weights you people are using? How good is the cast control? Please remember that I only have used mostly a Penn 49A and a Penn Seaboy 190.

 I need this info to decide on what rods to buy. If you use different line for different weights please let me know.

Thanks

PS will be targeting larger edibles off sandy beaches but also some scratching.

 

[steve m]

ive used up to a 10onz but my favorite is an 8onz but have seen people throwing as light as 2onz but lightest that i like to throw is 4 but between 6 and 8 is my favorite

EDIT: if i were you id go for a 20 then much better for eds and scratching'

hope it helps

 

[Flip Beukes]

Chris are you in for a supprise!!!!!
You bought a superb reel!!!!! i own 2. use from 6oz to a 9oz and be amazed with the distance you gonna get. and it has the ability to take on BIG FISH!! Enjoy it brother!!!! if you enjoy it only half as much as i enjoy mine its worth every cent you spend!!!! Go fishing!!

 

[Koper]

I normally use mine with weights from 4onz up to 7onz

 

[Mantis]

you can't go wrong with a torium 30 boet. absolutely brilliant reel, love mine like a baby. match the line to the rod and the type of fishing you want to do. that reel is so smooth there's virtually no weight you can't throw with it but it's all about balance the 4 elements, of reel, rod, line and sinker. i matched mine with an assasin beachmaster and it's the most insane allround package i've ever had the privilige of owning.

 

[Enigma]

4-10oz but casts an absolute mile with a 6oz with 0.45 or 50 on it for the eds and 8 or 9oz with 0.55mm for big ineds.

 

[Catch 22]

Must agree they are awesome little reels. I have the 30, lekke on the boat or on the beach-good all rounder

 

[Flip Beukes]

Whoooooooohoooooooooo Shimano!!!!!

 

[ChrisBoon]

Thanks All

Now to decide on a rod. Seems like a medium and heavy tip rod will be required.

I think I am back to either the Poseidon5, Loomis & Franklin 80 or the Shimano 1468.

Choices choices choices!!!! and I have not even considered the line etc.

 

 

[Rupert N]

Hi Chris Have you handled the L&F 80 a bit? If it is in the price category of the Pos 5, I will go for the L&F. The rod is just released and has the latest technology while the Pos 5 has quite old technology. I have a Poseidon and am very happy with it. Just got completely carried away last week when my friend in the tackle shop gave me the L&F 80 to hold as he unpacked them. Good choice on the reel and good luck with the rod.

 

[Greggles]

I use mine with a Beach Master Assassin, or the Poseidon 3 - both with the heavy tip. Favourite weight is 7oz and 045 line. Works like a beaut! Love mine to pieces. Cant go wrong with the Torium. i am new to this but it is a very easy reel to get used to. you gonna love it!

 

[ChrisBoon]

@Rupert
I have not yet looked at the L&F 80 but will soon. You have mentioned it before and I appreciate the input. My normal tackle shop in Vanderbijlpark has not got any in stock but I will not buy before comparing the other rods with it.
I am on my way to Jo'burg this morning and hope to get time to check it out.

Thanks
Chris

 

[reza]

hi guys - i have a torium 30 and cast any sinker weight with it which is not so much a function of the reel but rather the rod you're using - this determines the weight that you would throw . you then simply adgust the tensioner on the reel to match the weight of the sinker by dropping the sinker so that it drops at the appropriate speed? my 2c's

 

 

[SS]

For your application, I would also consider the Torium 20, as Steve M has advised.

Thanks

 

[Kumz]

On the Hole in the Wall trip ,

I used a Pentagon Shark extreme , 0.5 mm Awa Shima line ... 1.65mm wind on & threw a 12 ounce sinker ...

No problems ...