Shimano Torium 30

ADRENALINE · 01-09-2010, 01:29 PM

How many of you own or use these reels? I own 6 and constantly have to repair them. The freespool lever is by far the cheapest and most poorly designed product made. It either breaks or becomes disengaged internally on a regular basis.How many of you have had the same problem with this reel?

lobsterman · 01-09-2010, 01:32 PM

I blew one up 3 times in 5 trips and Shimano sent me a new one and I sold it. I replaced it with a Daiwa saltist 40 ( same size ) and have not had any problems for over 2 years now and still going strong. The Torium is a joke, It has plastic inside holding it together and a mickey mouse anti reverse bearing without a pawl back up.

ADRENALINE · 01-09-2010, 01:41 PM

I totally agree, these reels are not worth the $. Shimano will not admit there is a problem even though I have seen several of these reels in for service for the same problems at local shops.

lobsterman · 01-09-2010, 01:46 PM

In my jigging party there were 5 purchased and all 5 have been repaied and mine was the only one to blow up under warranty, so the others had to pay to have theirs fixed out of pocket. The service rep told me they never have problems with that reel butI have a friend that worked at Half Hitch and he said they replaced them almost every single week. The ones that weren't under warranty they sent to Half Hitch Panama City ( warranty repair center ) to be fixed on the customers nickel.

Nat · 01-09-2010, 02:11 PM

info on upgrading the reel

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=509.0

info on the factory upgrade for pre 2005 toriums listed here

http://www.pensacolafishingforum.com...1321-11-1.aspx

a lower cost, high speed, alternative is the Shimano Star 20/40

it's got bigger gears, a better anti reverse and the graphite frame is less maintenance

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=17.0

ADRENALINE · 01-09-2010, 02:30 PM

All of mine were purchased new for the 09 season, so the upgrade doesn't apply. Thanks for the link though. Shimano offered free replacement parts, but that does not address the problem. They either need to re-design the faulty parts or recall the reels.

Sea That · 01-10-2010, 04:33 PM

i have one it worked great for 2 years but just dropped it off to get that same thing fixed

Freespool · 01-10-2010, 04:37 PM

My buddies blew up real soon after he got it. We caught a bunch of kings and snappers on it but the first time we used it for jack fishing it blew up. Ill stick with a good ol 6/0 from now on

lobsterman · 01-10-2010, 04:41 PM

They make small reels that will more than suffice on big jacks but they are not cheap.

Chris V · 01-10-2010, 11:20 PM

My love for them is bittersweet. I've owned a fewmodels since they came out with them and have had no issues with mine even on big tuna and AJ's. On the other hand I've used someone elses Torium on board and have nearly broken my hands from failed anti-reverses. I still love these and recommend them to my customers but if they are intending to use them for anything other than all around bottom fishing or light trolling I show them another reel.

I've owned five trinidads which look almost identical for the most part internally and have never experienced any of the problems I've had with toriums.

01-09-2010, 01:29 PM	#1
ADRENALINE Senior Member Snapper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orange Beach Posts: 508	Shimano Torium 30 How many of you own or use these reels? I own 6 and constantly have to repair them. The freespool lever is by far the cheapest and most poorly designed product made. It either breaks or becomes disengaged internally on a regular basis.How many of you have had the same problem with this reel? __________________ Capt. Edward Sims www.adrenalinefishingcharters.com (251) 747-6712

01-09-2010, 01:32 PM	#2
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,878	RE: Shimano Torium 30 I blew one up 3 times in 5 trips and Shimano sent me a new one and I sold it. I replaced it with a Daiwa saltist 40 ( same size ) and have not had any problems for over 2 years now and still going strong. The Torium is a joke, It has plastic inside holding it together and a mickey mouse anti reverse bearing without a pawl back up. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

01-09-2010, 01:41 PM	#3
ADRENALINE Senior Member Snapper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orange Beach Posts: 508	RE: Shimano Torium 30 I totally agree, these reels are not worth the $. Shimano will not admit there is a problem even though I have seen several of these reels in for service for the same problems at local shops. __________________ Capt. Edward Sims www.adrenalinefishingcharters.com (251) 747-6712

01-09-2010, 01:46 PM	#4
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,878	RE: Shimano Torium 30 In my jigging party there were 5 purchased and all 5 have been repaied and mine was the only one to blow up under warranty, so the others had to pay to have theirs fixed out of pocket. The service rep told me they never have problems with that reel butI have a friend that worked at Half Hitch and he said they replaced them almost every single week. The ones that weren't under warranty they sent to Half Hitch Panama City ( warranty repair center ) to be fixed on the customers nickel. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

01-09-2010, 02:11 PM	#5
Nat Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Foley......AladamnBama Posts: 653	RE: Shimano Torium 30 info on upgrading the reel http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=509.0 info on the factory upgrade for pre 2005 toriums listed here http://www.pensacolafishingforum.com...1321-11-1.aspx a lower cost, high speed, alternative is the Shimano Star 20/40 it's got bigger gears, a better anti reverse and the graphite frame is less maintenance http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=17.0

01-09-2010, 02:30 PM	#6
ADRENALINE Senior Member Snapper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orange Beach Posts: 508	RE: Shimano Torium 30 All of mine were purchased new for the 09 season, so the upgrade doesn't apply. Thanks for the link though. Shimano offered free replacement parts, but that does not address the problem. They either need to re-design the faulty parts or recall the reels. __________________ Capt. Edward Sims www.adrenalinefishingcharters.com (251) 747-6712

01-10-2010, 04:33 PM	#7
Sea That Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 50	RE: Shimano Torium 30 i have one it worked great for 2 years but just dropped it off to get that same thing fixed

01-10-2010, 04:37 PM	#8
Freespool Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: just a trollin along Posts: 1,401	RE: Shimano Torium 30 My buddies blew up real soon after he got it. We caught a bunch of kings and snappers on it but the first time we used it for jack fishing it blew up. Ill stick with a good ol 6/0 from now on

01-10-2010, 04:41 PM	#9
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,878	RE: Shimano Torium 30 They make small reels that will more than suffice on big jacks but they are not cheap. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

01-10-2010, 11:20 PM	#10
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,544	RE: Shimano Torium 30 My love for them is bittersweet. I've owned a fewmodels since they came out with them and have had no issues with mine even on big tuna and AJ's. On the other hand I've used someone elses Torium on board and have nearly broken my hands from failed anti-reverses. I still love these and recommend them to my customers but if they are intending to use them for anything other than all around bottom fishing or light trolling I show them another reel. I've owned five trinidads which look almost identical for the most part internally and have never experienced any of the problems I've had with toriums. __________________

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