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Old 08-06-2011, 06:34 AM   #1
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Torium VS Saltist: whats your preference

I am setting up a new baitrod(Truline D8 !!!)and am getting either a new torium or a saltist.For those who have fished both I would love to hear the pro's and cons of each.I am leaning towards the torium because the drag(infact the whole reel)is like a trini with a cast body intead of forged.I also like daiwa's and just want to hear someone elses .02 cents.Thanks.
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Old 08-06-2011, 07:46 AM   #2
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I just switched over to Avet. The lever drag is super, the drag setting is small and does not have a chance to get bumped. Made in the USA. Keep our cash and jobs here. Get a used one that was just broken in and save $$$$.

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Old 08-06-2011, 09:31 AM   #3
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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.

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Old 08-06-2011, 02:22 PM   #4
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AVET!!! made in the USA!! I've had the Torium 20 and hated it - lacks power and breaks all the time. Ive got a Saltist right now and like that lots better but it does get scratched really easily. They both suck compared to Avet.
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Old 08-06-2011, 06:21 PM   #5
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saltist gets my vote. have a 40 on the bait rod and my dads been using a 50, 30 and 20 in the surf where i use a sealine and abu. they stand up to the salt (they are scratched though as stated before), excelent freespool and cast a mile, especially the 20 and 30, but the 50 matches my abu in the surf.

imo, if it can stand up and handle the rigors of surf and jetty fishing through all the spray, and salt, and sand then it will be fine for boat and yak.
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Old 08-06-2011, 06:38 PM   #6
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Thanks for the input guys.I am leaning toward the saltist now.

Avets-I have owned five.Neptune stole 2 from me in the surf last year.I still have a JX2 and an SX-MC.I like them but they dont like the salt.The tolerances are too tight or something.every time i take them in the yak they loose freespool and get rough.I have had to replace bearings and such and i am pretty good about rinsing them off.
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Old 08-08-2011, 10:29 PM   #7
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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.

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Love my new Torium, paint job is amazing!
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Old 08-08-2011, 11:23 PM   #8
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Love my new Torium, paint job is amazing!
I only said what I said because I knew about your latest investment! Hahahahaha just messin'
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Old 08-09-2011, 08:30 PM   #9
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I own saltists and sealines, and have had avets; rad little reels but of the three of them the avet is the only reel that needed bearings replaced and had an issue with saltwater intrusion and the reel gumming up.. No one sold me any line Ive fished all three of these reels on a regular basis and the only reel Ive had issues with was the Avet. Now that being said Im sure it is a simple reel to service, and with regular services the reel would definately last a lifetime and american made, but I dont like having to break down all my reels all the time, I like to fish. spray stop salt on my gear and fish again with the occasional squidco service, the daiwas work well on my neglectful program especially the hideous sealines, the avet... Well the Avet is no longer with us. RIP AVET you sexy little beast... I think its like being an ass man or a tits man
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