Trinidad vs Torium

AP · July 25, 2011, 04:32:33 PM

I just joined this morning. After reading the site for the last couple days I would just like to say that I have been inspired to learn more and take a much more technical interest in my gear. Thank you for the site Alan.

So this is a question for anyone who cares to comment. I have only been fishing a couple years now and am without a doubt addicted. I have been fishing Shimano Toriums and have been very pleased. I am thinking about upgrading to Trinidads after fishing one reasently, they just feel great.

Do you think that upgrading from Torium to Trinidad is worth it? or should I just upgrade my Toriums with mods and services (as descibed in many other posts) ?

Dominick · July 25, 2011, 04:41:03 PM

AP: I do not have any experience with these reels, but welcome aboard. Dominick

alantani · July 25, 2011, 04:47:19 PM

yes and no. by the time i am finished hotrodding a trinidad, the cast control mechanisms are disabled and you basically have a gold torium. basically, is the gold color worth the extra money? that would be the only issue.

welcome!!!!!! alan

AP · July 25, 2011, 04:53:11 PM

Alan, would you be able to put togeather a " hotrod " kit for my Toriums (14,16,20,30) or should I call Smoth Drag?

alantani · July 25, 2011, 04:57:25 PM

i can, but first call shimano at 877-677-0600 and see if they have the dog and spring combos (tgt 1303 and 1304). if they do, get three sets for the 16, 20 and 30. there is no upgrade for the 14. from shimano, also get six (two per reel) spool shaft spacers (tgt 0769) to replace the "BR" gear. if they do, then call dawn and as for the drag washers.

if shimano doesn't have the washers, dogs and springs, then send me a pm with your address and i and send them out to you. if you wish, i can send you the washers and grease at the same time. alan

AP · July 25, 2011, 06:42:23 PM

I got all the parts ordered from Shimano and Smooth Drag (I ordered shaft bearings also) thanks Alan.
I plan on degreasing the spool bearings and oiling with ReelX. What do you degrease with? Should the new shaft bearing and clutch bearing also be degreased and oiled or greased with Yamaha blue?
Thanks, Alan

CapeFish · July 25, 2011, 06:59:33 PM

Quote from: alantani on July 25, 2011, 04:57:25 PM
i can, but first call shimano at 877-677-0600 and see if they have the dog and spring combos (tgt 1303 and 1304). if they do, get three sets for the 16, 20 and 30. there is no upgrade for the 14. from shimano, also get six (two per reel) spool shaft spacers (tgt 0769) to replace the "BR" gear. if they do, then call dawn and as for the drag washers.

if shimano doesn't have the washers, dogs and springs, then send me a pm with your address and i and send them out to you. if you wish, i can send you the washers and grease at the same time. alan

HI Alan, what is the BR Gear you refer to and the spacers you replace it with? Thanks

@ AP you can also replace the drive shaft bush with the Trinidad equivalent bearing. The bush has a habit of corroding and getting stuck to the frame and also wearing the drive shaft

alantani · July 25, 2011, 07:49:46 PM

it disables the cast control mechanism allowing for better freespool. also, you should have a bearing on the right side of the spool, not a bushing. the earlier calcutta's had bushings.......

AP · July 25, 2011, 08:26:12 PM

Trinidad, has the cast control system (ie... BR gear) and shaft bearing

Torium, has no cast control and has a shaft bushing (that I am replacing with a Trinidad bearing)

AP · July 26, 2011, 03:45:00 PM

I plan on degreasing the spool bearings and oiling with ReelX. What do you degrease with? Should the new shaft bearing and clutch bearing also be degreased and oiled or greased with Yamaha blue?
Thanks, Alan

Norcal Pescador · July 26, 2011, 03:58:25 PM

Welcome to the reel addicts' corner.

AP · July 26, 2011, 05:08:57 PM

Quote from: AP on July 26, 2011, 03:45:00 PM
I plan on degreasing the spool bearings and oiling with ReelX. What do you degrease with? Should the new shaft bearing and clutch bearing also be degreased and oiled or greased with Yamaha blue?
Thanks, Alan

Never mind, I found the posts on bearings and lubes... this site is great!

Irish Jigger · July 26, 2011, 05:22:20 PM

Hi Alan and welcome aboard. Stick with the Torium as AT says. I have a Trinidad TN16 and just bought a Torium 20. The only difference I notice is that the TN16 handle feels much better than the softer "lumpy" Torium handle.

alantani · July 26, 2011, 08:42:52 PM

one trinidad does stand out in my mind, though. it's the trinidad 16 narrow. very sweet looking reels!