Shimano Torsa 20

[Sportsman]

After catching a couple of nice wahoos we eased off shore and switched to a dink spread using a friend's Torsa 20's. Did not get a shot at a fish but did get to play with them some. Not real sure about them as compared to the 2 speed TLD20's. I am sure it's a matter of handling them and getting used to how they feel/work....but why give up the ol' stand-by TLD? Anyone else use the Torsas? Like 'em?

[paul708]

seem like a real nice reel
made well
BUT
alot of $$ for a single speed reel
for the money i prefer a 2spd

[Qualifier Chris]

I've had a chance to experement with them. Not a big fan. I used one in Mexico sailfishing a couple of years ago. The drag sticks when you are fighting a fish. It is a very smooth reel, but very expensive. They are made for bottom fishing, so that is where I'll leave it.