Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag vs Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX

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Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag
Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag
Spinning
57.30 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.74 out of 10
Ergonomics2 out of 10
Gear ratio6.0:1
Maximum drag2.5 kg - 5.51 lbs
Weight315 g - 11.1oz
Line retireve per crank88 cm / 34.65 inch
Ball bearings4 Shielded Stainless Steel

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €99.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500
  • Handle typeDouble handle
  • Drag typeRead drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18-290 / 0,20-240 / 0,25-160 / 0,30-105 lb/yds: 6-200 / 8-140 / 10-120
Shimano Torium, 50HGA, right hand, Multiplier fishing reel, Star Drag, TOR50HGA
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
Weight845g / 29.81oz
Line retireve per crank116 centimeter / 45.67 inch
Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelMultireels
  • Price range~ €289.90
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size50HGA
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeStar drag
  • Handle orientationRight
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.7/429

Conclusion

Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX clearly outshines Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (8.34 out of 10). While Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag and Shimano Torium?

Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag

  • 8.3 out of 10 (88 cm / 34.65 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish

Shimano Torium 50HGA / Right HandX

  • Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.