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Kayak Fishing Zone => General Fishing Tips => Topic started by: alantani on September 19, 2017, 08:34:46 PM

Title: shimano torium 30 hg - a quick look inside
Post by: alantani on September 19, 2017, 08:34:46 PM

shimano torium 30 hg - a quick look inside

this one came in from the east coast.  lots of salt water intrusion.  i cleaned it all up, then decided to take a few photos.  

(http://alantani.com/gallery/21/1_19_09_17_8_15_48_219212114.jpeg)

the design is very similar to the older toriums.  

(http://alantani.com/gallery/21/1_19_09_17_8_15_44_219171775.jpeg)

i won't this time, i'll bet i could even rig with reel with a spring loaded dog.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/21/1_19_09_17_8_15_47_2192039.jpeg)

the base plate is plastic.  not the strongest, but at least it won't corrode.  

(http://alantani.com/gallery/21/1_19_09_17_8_15_46_21919508.jpeg)

the reel now comes with greased carbon fiber drag washers.  that's a big plus!  even if the bearings all seize up, the drags will still be smooth!

(http://alantani.com/gallery/21/1_19_09_17_8_15_49_21922939.jpeg)

oh, and about those spool bearings.  they are buried so deep that you can't get to them to switch them out, or even lube them, unless you take the entire reel apart.  that's right, no more popping off the left side plate, pulling the spool and servicing the bearings.  the entire reel has to come apart.  i don't know what you guys think about this, but i'm not impressed.  

(http://alantani.com/gallery/21/1_19_09_17_8_15_45_21917784.jpeg)

Title: Re: shimano torium 30 hg - a quick look inside
Post by: yakyakyak on September 19, 2017, 10:02:37 PM

Thanks for that, Alan!  Great pics and commentary as always.  On unrelated note, I have a Talica II about 5-6 years old  if you ever want to take a peek.  You're welcome to peek and use.  It will probably go to Shimano for service next month.

Title: Re: shimano torium 30 hg - a quick look inside
Post by: HamachiJohn on September 19, 2017, 11:49:12 PM

I miss these posts... Thx Alan. My reel is smooth as ever, thx to you.

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Title: Re: shimano torium 30 hg - a quick look inside
Post by: NowhereMan on September 20, 2017, 07:16:51 AM

Love it!

And thanks to your detailed info on the Shimano Tekota, I can do all of my own maintenance---mine are several years old and still better than new.

Title: Re: shimano torium 30 hg - a quick look inside
Post by: Spring45 on September 20, 2017, 08:38:10 AM

I wish I was comfortable tinkering with my reels as you are.

Title: Re: shimano torium 30 hg - a quick look inside
Post by: alantani on September 21, 2017, 06:36:11 PM

on the plus side, here's something in the old torium that you will likely not see in the new torium.  the plastic base plate of the new torium should eliminate much of this corrosion.  admittedly, this old torium would still function if i left this corrosion in place, but it really looks awful. 

(http://alantani.com/gallery/21/1_21_09_17_6_31_00_219341334.jpeg)

Title: Re: shimano torium 30 hg - a quick look inside
Post by: sonoramike on September 21, 2017, 06:41:33 PM

Quote from: Spring45 on September 20, 2017, 08:38:10 AM

I wish I was comfortable tinkering with my reels as you are.

Lol he doesn't tinker. He is the master of reel repair just google his name.