Torium VS Saltist: whats your preference - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Whizz Bang · 08-08-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Kid

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

Show off.

Love my new Torium, paint job is amazing!

The Kid · 08-08-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Whizz Bang

Show off.

Love my new Torium, paint job is amazing!

I only said what I said because I knew about your latest investment! Hahahahaha

just messin'

RK · 08-09-2011, 07:30 PM

Handyman-
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

deepdvr · 08-09-2011, 07:52 PM

If you keep your yak upright going through the surf and rinse off your reels after every use with fresh water, an Avet should go at least a year between servicing. I have 6 Avets and every time I have the kid service them, they're in great shape when he opens them up. So far so good.

Either way, we are beating a dead horse. All of the above mentioned reels are solid and will get the job done day in, day out. It comes down to a matter of personal preference.

08-09-2011, 07:30 PM	#3
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	Handyman- 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

08-09-2011, 07:52 PM	#4
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	If you keep your yak upright going through the surf and rinse off your reels after every use with fresh water, an Avet should go at least a year between servicing. I have 6 Avets and every time I have the kid service them, they're in great shape when he opens them up. So far so good. Either way, we are beating a dead horse. All of the above mentioned reels are solid and will get the job done day in, day out. It comes down to a matter of personal preference.