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God Damn Ghost Rider !!!! Go the little Torium Clap
Any ideas if this destroyed the Torium, or is it still alive???

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Originally posted by of2fsh of2fsh wrote:

But That fish on a Torium20 was the best "catch" I have seen in a Long while and shows what that gear is capable of.
 
Agreed ....that is a feat that will not be repeated in the near future on a torium 20,those fish "usually " destroy reels like that and i say this from the 50 odd trips ive done to white chasing kingies..amazing capture indeed
 
 
Everyone would have to agree with you - even though  the Torium is a good quality reel, that is an outstanding capture on the size 20.
 
 
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I have a funny feeling that fish was caught on a livebait?? that fish punished greg but he gave back just as much
 
any upgrades for torium 16's?
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There is drag upgrades of course and I'm told that shimano are doing kits with a new side plate, drag washers etc etc and you wont loose your warranty.
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Drag upgrade for Torium 16 is the same as the 20 try pm Chris Wong he has some

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Chris sells the Carbontex drag washer upgrade kits.
Not sure about the factory Shimano warranty using these drags kits?
Best check with ChrisW.
Haven't heard about any Shimano drag upgrade kits for the toriums?? Anyone else know about these?
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I was talking to my mate who told me about the shimano upgrades and he sent me this link. I'm not sure of the availability for NZ though. 4th one down
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The factory upgrades are apparently pretty expensive. The Carbontex/Cal's drag plate is a better alternative. The Torium 16 & 20 use the same washers and plate as the Trinidad 16 & 20. I wouldn't worry about the warranty as they should still honour it if the failed part has nothing to do with the drag.  If not just order the part and fix it yourself - it's not rocket science and there's a few tutorials on the net on how to do it.
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Good link that one huh badfish spyed that one before loads of bling and upgrades including a 6500b (not jigging I know but well its still impressive) handle and drag up grade niiiiiiiice ApproveThumbs%20Up
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Yea I've already talked to the shimmy rep about getting myself some upgrades for my TLDs and toriums... but I'm no HO!
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Originally posted by Badfish Badfish wrote:

Yea I've already talked to the shimmy rep about getting myself some upgrades for my TLDs and toriums... but I'm no HO!


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The Stella handle would be nice on my Thunnus 16000FA but was told it was about $180. Unhappy
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Originally posted by Moocha Moocha wrote:


Originally posted by Badfish Badfish wrote:

Yea I've already talked to the shimmy rep about getting myself some upgrades for my TLDs and toriums... but I'm no HO!
Not addicted I can stop any time I want- Insert Tui ad here Wink

I CAN STOP.... the money will dry up soon enough
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Originally posted by ChrisW ChrisW wrote:

 
 If you need more drag pressure then Jigs Direct can provide drag up grade kits that will give you more.  Chopsticks can also talk you through additional components to wring out a few lbs more drag pressure too! 
can you get upgraded drags for the Tyrnos16 Chris?
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Originally posted by Elpescador Elpescador wrote:

Drag upgrade for Torium 16 is the same as the 20 try pm Chris Wong he has some

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Originally posted by Domdomingo Domdomingo wrote:

Originally posted by Elpescador Elpescador wrote:

Drag upgrade for Torium 16 is the same as the 20 try pm Chris Wong he has some

Tyrnos16 not Torium16...... thats if you talking to meSmile
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Oops sorry about that PMP Embarrassed My bad....
Just had a look on the smoothdrag.com website for ya and counldn't see any for the Tyrnos reels listed....
Maybe ChrisW can sort you out a drag kit?
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got a stella  kit put in my spheros and its a real beaut now.Got it done in Aus for about $100au stella handle, extra bearing, beefed up drag    
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Originally posted by PimPmyPopper PimPmyPopper wrote:

Originally posted by ChrisW ChrisW wrote:

 
 If you need more drag pressure then Jigs Direct can provide drag up grade kits that will give you more.  Chopsticks can also talk you through additional components to wring out a few lbs more drag pressure too! 
can you get upgraded drags for the Tyrnos16 Chris?
 
No sorry Rob, no Tyrnos.  Just jigging reels.
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