Shimano Torium A - Reviews
(4.3)
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12.5.2017
Wow! Super smooth reel. I'm a firm believer in Shimano stradics as the supreme flats/inshore spinning reel and wanted something of similar quality in a grouper reel. The Torium isn't really meant to be a winch, but I wanted a lightweight setup for offshore so I paired this with an XH Ugly stick tiger lite 5'8". All the dudes on the boat are slobbering over it as it's like 25% of the mass of their setups and rips the bait/fish right off the bottom with that 6.2 gear ratio. I'll update this review at the end of grouper season and see how she has held up. First impressions are it's super compact yet rigid,
6.5.2017
The new (black) Shimano Toriums have some internal improvements over the original (grey) Torium series, however, the new series is somewhat smaller than their predecessors.If you're fussy about the balance of your fishing rods, consider buying the next size up. The first of the new series that I purchased was a TOR 20 which was intended to replace an older Torium 2, but the new reel was so much smaller than the original that it was completely dwarfed by the rod that I'd intended it for. In the end I went back and bought a TOR 30 for that rod. The TOR 20 is so small that I'm not sure what I'll ever do with it as I've yet to find a conventional "boat rod" dainty enough to put it on.
10.12.2015
I use this reel for vertical jigging and for using butterfly jigs bottom fishing. I really like the one piece frame construction of this reel. I gives you much more support when reeling in the larger fish. I have matched this with a Shimano Trevela TVC66H when using the heavier jigs. I have caught everything from Cod in New England to Gag Grouper in Florida. And it never gave me a problem. I especially like the smaller profile of this reel. It enables me to be able to palm the reel when vertical jigging. One thing I have noticed compared to the old style Torium, it is much easier to install the reel clamp. This is now one of my most used and favorite reels.
5.3.2019
Great reel down to 100’ of water. I have 40# power pro spooled on it for blackfishing (tog) and I like it a lot. Seems durable, definitely palmable and comfortable.A bit of a warning-it is a high gear model (HGA). For anyone looking for a high speed retrieve for jigging this is a great reel. If you need more torque, there is a Torium PG (power gear) that’s like 4.6:1 and is more suitable for deeper water and easier cranking.I would like to see this in more of the 4.6-5.8:1 ratio range, but so be it. Still 5 stars. It’s shimano.
16.5.2020
It's a nice reel for my type of fishing. But mine didn't come with the reel clamp. The drag was smooth but after 3 fish, it started to stutter. No big deal, I was planning on putting a better drag in it anyway. I ordered a carbontex drag kit and this reel at the same time. I have 4 toriums and I never had an issue with anything besides this drag. Ive landed 5 seven foot sturgeon. I'm going to email them to get a reel clamp.
20.6.2016
Excellent reel, very versatile. Reels in smaller fish like they aren't even there. Matched up with a trevala Med reel, I use it as my light tackle rig. I'm thinking of getting another and setting it up as a medium rig. Looking forward to getting a torium 20 as a 65lb set up. Buy with confidence.
7.8.2015
I have used the reel on several offshore fishing trips and I'm totally satisfied with the performance. I have owned a torium 30 old style before and stopped using it because of the weight, the lighter weight HGA is a joy to fish with all day long. The reel is very smooth and has a great drag.
25.11.2017
These reel is awesome, Especially when you are fishing 300 foot deep for lingcod or rock fish, the 6.2:1 ratio makes it a lot easier and faster to retrieve your catch , I also took it on the long range tonight trip ,out of San Diego and perform good as well.
14.11.2017
Yes, it is a wonderful reel. Caught 30 stripped bass resently. No issues it’s smooth and winds the line nice and tight. Drag is awesome, easily accessible, holds tons of braid I have 500 yards of 60 lb with still room for more!!! Casts exceptionally well.
21.7.2018
You get a lot for a sub $200 dollar reel, super smooth, star drag is amazing, and it’s a solid aluminum body so the strength/power is ridiculously good on this reel!
20.8.2017
I tried once and so far I like it. Works quite and smoth. I was fishing about 300 feet deep with the heavy sinker and big fish there was no surprises.
3.5.2018
A right handled reel’s is reeled with the left hand. Your domain hand holds the rod. I received a left handed reel. Great reel just the wrong one.
26.10.2018
She’s my first conventional honestly super smooth strong drag a lot of line capacity it’s always a plus can be easy to palm the reel really fast
7.6.2019
Shimano always makes a quality product even with these affordable reels. I love them, they fish great and I don’t have to spend a fortune
29.7.2016
Great speed jigging reel. Works good for bottom fishing too. I primarily used it for butterfly jigs and it serves its purpose.