Torsa 30 or 40
Submitted by Stoinka on Fri, 2008-09-12 18:53
Undecided on which would be the best size to get the 30 or 40.
Mainly used for b.bouncing.
Looking for comments from people who are using them.
Cheers Stoinka
Bloke
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I use the 20 & 30 for
I use the 20 & 30 for jigging and bottom bashing and find them more than adequate, my personal view would be the 40 is too big unless your going way out deep and need to use a harness as the 40 has the harness lugs.
So after all that I'd say go the T30, you wont regret it
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Stoinka
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Thankyou
Cheers Hobie man, i reckon youre on to it, now to get the best price, i think campbells hav them for $729, but i will shop around and see the outcome.
Bloke
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That's a good price but they
That's a good price but they are owned by a QLD company, I'd prefer to pay a tiny bit more and support a store with a WA bank account
Also most shops will price match if your polite about it.
See Honsu at Oceanside Tackle & Marine, he'll look after you.
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SamC
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Nothing wrong with being QLD
Nothing wrong with being QLD owned, still got the same cheap prices and the same friendly staff!
Come in Stoinka, we'll be happy to help you mate..
cheers
sam
Cheers,
Sam
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Torsa
Now that is one reel I wish I could get. Do they come in dual ratios? Sorry guys, I know you've probably answered this elsewhere.
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Bloke
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No mate they only come in
No mate they only come in single speed, but that being said are a very powerful reel when winding big weights from the bottom.
Boofhead will attest to this after using mine on the weekend, he seemed very impressed at how easy it was to get lines up when I said lets move.
I'm sure he'll post here when he sees it, but the poor bastard is probably at work right now....lol
Dont worry Jess, I'm having a bourbon for you mate
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boofhead
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yes Col, i found the torsa
yes Col, i found the torsa 20 to be great like Al said... i have been using a tld 25 and after using that and going to a torsa 20 it was pretty much no comparison... the torsa just winds em in for ya almost...it just seemed to be no effort really.....i have been a bit stand offish about spending so much on a reel but after using one it has made up my mind..... not sure exactly what the difference is between 20, 30 and 40 but pretty sure its only line capacity and weight of the unit so that is up to the individual i suppose if that is the case....
yes Al i was working and no Al i dont need you to have a bourbon for me cause i have plenty on my own thanks...and you couldnt handle another one anyway....... lol....
cheers Jes
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Cheers Al and Jess
Given the oversized (tough) gearing, I could live with 5.8 : 1
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diji
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We all dont fish 8m of water for pike Al
Just remember with bans coming in people may venture out a little further for the big snook
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diji
What bans LOL
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verry funny colin
but you cant get the dhus down there anyway
you can only but try
RUSS & SANDY
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RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
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LOL Russ!
OOOO! Good come back LOL
There's still the rest of MY V5
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Bloke
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Your a funny man Jason, but
Your a funny man Jason, but I need the big gear if I'm gunna make a stand and keep my pike record....lol
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2 more questions?
What's the drag @ strike setting
If you set that, does it still free spool - or is that dependent on weights?
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Bloke
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Depends what you adjust it
Depends what you adjust it to and what drag cam you have in it, but it can be set at various levels.
To free spool it just push the lever back, doesnt matter what drag settings you have as with the lever back fully it's in free spool.
Getting a bit nervous here replying, I'm sure the vultures are out there ready to pounce and prove me wrong on some minor technicality...lol
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till
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I think Dreamweaver is just
I think Dreamweaver is just alluding to a (common?) problem with lever drag overheads.
If you do the drag up too far, there is no freespool in the free position on the lever. Its why the Avets advertise "14lb with freespool" on their SX reels - you can get more drag, but it affects your freespool.
Bloke
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On my T30 I have a pretty
On my T30 I have a pretty mean drag setting that when pushed to sunset can really hurt those big sambos, and still drops 300g jigs no probs at all
I just love cuz they tough, work, reliable & not built to a budget with bushes in important areas that might let you down....lol
But I'm sure a certain individual has seen many of them back for warranty, just like all those Stellas he had come back from a store that only ever sold about two, that never made a warranty claim on one.
Research is great...lol
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WHY-NOT
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T30
i used to have one of them but i sold it cos i use the stella which i share from jigging and gt rod .
so what can i say about T30 it,s very good but when you put them in very heavy drag it can make a bit of noise while chasing doggie,s
but for reef it,s no problem petty
diji
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Carm down snooky
no need for this Colins just asking some questions,its ok those long finned pike will test your torso drag, i mean torsa
Bloke
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LOL ya prick! You obviously
LOL ya prick!
You obviously missed out on the vultures dishing it out to me today, everything above is said purely with tongue in cheek
Some will laugh and others wont, and most of them have a care factor well above mine
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Nealez
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30 Damo, or save your money
30 Damo, or save your money and come to the coral sea with me
Nice reel but, as you know
The 40's over a kilo without line?? 30, 800g's......
Plus that jig stick im sure you'll have to sweeten it up with
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alfred
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I have fished the 30 and it
I have fished the 30 and it is a top reel, next on my list, once the new tub is finished.
18 Outrage, Johnson 140hp 4stroke and 190 Outrage, 150 Mercury Verado
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Yup, Till's on the money
Yup Till, that's exactly what I was referring to. It would seam that many lever drags give you a strike position drag setting that, when set, will impact on the reel's ability to free spool.
I know you can overcome this by setting the drag at a point past the free spool position, but personally, if the manufacturer is recommending and promoting a drag value at the strike position, and the reel with a free spool ability, then it shouldn't be affecting that free spool. Just my thoughts.
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till
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Even the TS20 is a big reel,
Even the TS20 is a big reel, its smidge larger capacity than the Saltist 30, and under the 40.
Stoinka
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Just woke up
I would like to thank everyone for their comments, wondering if the weight will be a big problem. Might check out the Diawa Saltiga Z40 Just like your Nealez.
No fat hands here "No Worries", just 6ft 3 96kgs, ready to take on Danny Greens Shadow He HE.
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I love it dearly, highly
I love it dearly, highly recommended
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I know a couple of guys who
I know a couple of guys who have traded Tiagra 30s & 50s for the Torsa 40.....the harness lugs make it quite a versatile game fishing weapon....for bottom fishing, the Torsa is a premium option, and unless you are going seriously deep the 16N, 16, 20 & 30 are enough reel....alot of other reels will do the job for lees coin. The Tyrnos 12 is worth looking at....15kg of drag out of the box with a 2sp option if you need the POWER.....just what you need for those stubborn bootom fish.....mind you, I've got a Torsa16N for jigging which is very nice.
Stoinka
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Made my Choice
Purchased a Accurate Boss 655hxm reel, bought it for $598.
Very Happy, will give it a work out very soon.
Thanks for all your thoughts
Bloke
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Nice choice mate and I hope
Nice choice mate and I hope it serves you well.
If you dont mind me asking, where did you pick it up from? not many places stock the accurates and I'm sure others would be interested too.
Al.
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Accurate Seller
I purchased the reel in Australind, Whiteys Tackle Store.