The Torium gets a thumbs down for me for several reasons and for big reasons at that.
Cons
1. The free spool is crap with the Torium.
2. The anti-reverse fails all the time. And because of that, when you are fighting larger fish with your drag pinned down the stress will actually break the anti-reverse.
3. Drags wear down and crack really fast.
4. Bearings are not sealed, they are open.
Pros
1. Excellent cosmetics (paint and body).
The Saltist on the other hand is my favorite reel:
Cons
1. The paint job is awful and will scratch if not babied.
Pros
1. Excellent free spool with the option of manipulation via. centrifugal brakes.
2. The anti-reverse problem seen in the Toriums is non-existent due to the backstop that Daiwa placed behind the anti-reverse clutch to prevent unnecessary back swing causing failure.
3. The drags are now made of carbon, similar material as carbotex, and they are smooth.
4. The bearings are sealed.
Go with the Saltist you will not regret it.
Torium
Saltist