Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX vs Shimano Catana FE C 3000 HGX

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Shimano Torium, 40HGA, right hand, Multiplier fishing reel, Star Drag, TOR40HGA
Shimano Torium
Multireels
83.40 out of 100
Value for money4.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics3.8 out of 10
Gear ratio5.1:1
Maximum drag14kg / 30.86lbs
Weight790g / 27.87oz
Line retireve per crank116 centimeter / 45.67 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €279.90
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size40HGA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.6/429
Shimano Catana FE, C 3000 HG, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, CATC3000HGFE
Shimano Catana FE
Spinning
63.80 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.67 out of 10
Ergonomics6.13 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag8.5kg / 18,74lbs
Weight260g / 9.17oz
Line retireve per crank91 centimeter / 35.83 inch
Ball bearings3+1

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €30.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel sizeC 3000 HG
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.25/210

Conclusion

Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX edges out Shimano Catana FE C 3000 HGX with slightly better overall performance, especially on the durability (9.5 out of 10) and the maximum drag (14kg / 30,86lbs). Still, Shimano Catana FE C 3000 HGX holds its own with strengths like a line retrieve per crank of 91 centimeter / 35.83 inch and a weight of 260g / 9,17oz, making it a solid choice depending on your preferences and fishing needs.

What's the difference between Shimano Torium and Shimano Catana FE?

Shimano Torium 40HGA / Right HandX

  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.

Shimano Catana FE C 3000 HGX

  • With a score like 8.27 out of 10 (260g / 9,17oz), the reel feels light in the hand.. ideal for active techniques like twitching, jigging, or topwater.
  • 8.6 out of 10 (91 centimeter / 35.83 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish