Shimano Torium 30HGAL / Left-handedX vs Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX

Shimano Torium, 30HGAL, HG-A L, left hand, Multiplier Reel, Star Drag, TOR30HGAL
Shimano Torium
Multireels
54.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.61 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight1000g / 35.27oz
Line retireve per crank-
Ball bearings3 S-ARB + 1RB

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €184.30
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size30HGAL
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationLeft
  • Line capacity monofil-
Shimano Tekota, 501 HGA, left hand, Trolling fishing reel, Star Drag, Multiplier reel, TEK501HGA
Shimano Tekota
Multireels
66.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.57 out of 10
Ergonomics6.12 out of 10
Gear ratio6.3:1
Maximum drag11kg / 24.25lbs
Weight410g / 14.46oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €170.90
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size501 HGA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationLeft
  • Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 12/440

Conclusion

Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX edges out Shimano Torium 30HGAL / Left-handedX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the line retrieve per crank (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) and the weight (410g / 14,46oz). Still, Shimano Torium 30HGAL / Left-handedX holds its own with strengths like a durability of 8.61 out of 10 and a maximum drag of 11kg / 24,25lbs, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano Torium and Shimano Tekota?

Shimano Tekota 501 HGA / Left-handedX

  • Scoring 8.63 out of 10 (410g / 14,46oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
  • A score of 6.43 out of 10 (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) gives a decent speed but doess not rush a lot