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Shimano Torium Reel Review


Shimano Torium 14 Conventional Reel

Shimano Torium 14 Conventional Reel

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Manufacturer’s Specs for the Torium™:

  • Diecast aluminum frame
  • Stamped aluminum right sideplate
  • Aluminum braced graphite non-handle side plate
  • Manual clutch lever
  • Rod clamp
  • A-RB (Anti_Rust Bearings)
  • Super stopper
  • Assist stopper
  • Dartainium drag
  • High Effciency Gearing (HEG)
  • Over-sized cast control knob
  • Clicker
  • Oversized clicker button
  • Three position power grip (not available on TOR 14 and 50)
  • Adjustable handle shank (except TOR 14)
  • Counter balanced handle (TOR 14 only)
  • Metal series
  • Approved for use in saltwater
  • Rated for use with Mono, Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines
Torium
Model Line Retrieve Per Crank (in.) Line Capacity (# Test/Yards) Power Pro Line Capacity (# Test/Yards) Max Drag (lbs.) Bearings Gear Ratio Weight (oz.)
TOR14 36 14/300, 16/270, 20/200 40/365,50/360,65/225 13 3 BB/1 RB 6.2:1 15.7
TOR16 46 16/450, 20/320 50/510,65/335,80/260 22 3 BB/1 RB 6.2:1 22.4
TOR20 46 20/420, 25/300 50/715,65/445,80/340 22 3 BB/1 RB 6.2:1 22.8
TOR30 46 25/420, 30/350 50/760,65/570,80/460 22 3 BB/1 RB 6.2:1 23.3
TOR50 43 40/490, 50/440 65/845,80/710,100/540 30 3 BB/1 RB 4.9:1 33.2



Shimano Curado cu300e right hand baitcast reel

Shimano Curado cu300e right hand baitcast reel

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Manufacturer’s Specs for the Shimano® Curado® CU300E:

  • Aluminum Frame
  • Lightweight Graphite Sideplates (Aluminum Handle Side on 300 sizes)
  • Recessed Reel Foot
  • High Efficiency Gearing (HEG)
  • Super Free Bearing Supported Pinion Gear System (SF)
  • A7075 Aluminum Magnumlite Spool
  • Dartainium Drag
  • 7 Bearings • 1 S A-RB BB • 5 Shielded Stainless Steel BB • 1 A-RB Roller Clutch Bearing
  • Variable Brake System (VBS) with Reduced Mass Hub
  • Super Stopper II
  • Assist Stopper
  • Drilled Handle Shank
  • Septon PV Power Grips (SV on 300 sizes)
  • Cold Forged AL Drag Star with Clicking Adjustment
  • Titanium IP Line Guide
  • 1/8 Turn Easy Access Attached Sideplate
  • Metal Cast Control Knob
  • Double Anodized Spool and Handle
  • Disengaging Levelwind System
  • QuickFire II Clutch Bar
  • Approved for use in Saltwater
  • Rated for use with Mono, Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines
  • Gear ratio: 6.2:1
  • Weight: 10.5 ounces
  • Line retrieve per crank: 28 inches
  • Mono line capacity: 12lb/240yd, 14lb/190yd, or 20lb/120yd
  • Power Pro line capacity: 50lb/205yd, 65lb/120yd , or 80lb/105yd
  • Max drag: 15 pounds

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Shimano Saros F Spinning Reel

Shimano Saros F Spinning Reel

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Manufacturer’s Spec:

  • Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement
  • Propulsion Line Management System: Propulsion Spool Lip, SR One-Piece Bail Wire, Power Roller III, Redesigned Bail Trip, S-Arm Cam
  • Slow Oscillation
  • SR-Concept: SR 3D Gear, SR One-Piece Bail Wire
  • S A-RB (Shielded A-RB) Ball Bearings
  • Aluminum Frame
  • Graphite Sideplate
  • Graphite Rotor
  • Aluminum Spool
  • Spare Aluminum Spool
  • S-Concept: S-Rotor, S-Guard, S-Arm Cam
  • Machined Aluminum Handle
  • Direct Drive Mechanism (Thread In Handle Attachment)
  • Septon Handle Grips
  • WP Drag (Waterproof Drag)
  • Maintenance Port
  • Fluidrive II
  • Floating Shaft
  • Dyna-Balance
  • Super Stopper II
  • Repairable Clicker
  • Approved for use in Saltwater
  • Rated for use with mono, Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines

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