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#7201367 - 02/21/12 09:08 PM abu garcia toro
NickHasty Offline
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You guys think the toro would work on a swimbait setup? Its got a big spool. Considering a curado 300 but if I can't get by with a smaller lighter reel I will
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#7201525 - 02/21/12 09:42 PM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: NickHasty]
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#7201593 - 02/21/12 09:56 PM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: NickHasty]
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I use the Revo Winch for Spinnerbaits especially Colorado Blades and it works great!!
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#7201736 - 02/21/12 10:22 PM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: NickHasty]
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I love my toro winch.....I have tried every reel under the sun and NOTHING cranks in a deep diving crank like that revo toro winch.
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#7201815 - 02/21/12 10:39 PM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: NickHasty]
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Is there a reason that you would want the high speed retrieve of the toro over the toro winch? The toro is 6.4:1 but that is 30.9 in/turn. The toro winch is 22 in/turn at 4.6:1.
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#7202463 - 02/22/12 08:02 AM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: 10 lbs or bust]
SkeeterAg99 Offline
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Originally Posted By: 10 lbs or bust
I love my toro winch.....I have tried every reel under the sun and NOTHING cranks in a deep diving crank like that revo toro winch.


May have to try mine for that, never thought about it really since its my dedicated huddleston reel.
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#7202538 - 02/22/12 08:21 AM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: NickHasty]
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the real question is what weight of swimbaits are you throwing? If it's a 6oz bait then I would say no, that won't work. If it's 2oz or less then it should be fine.
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#7202647 - 02/22/12 08:50 AM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: NickHasty]
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That's what i'm wondering about PayneFish, what makes those larger framed reels better for throwing big baits, other than a larger capacity spool. That's why I thought the toro would be good, larger capacity spool, but a smaller framed reel.
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#7202758 - 02/22/12 09:21 AM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: NickHasty]
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A 50 sized Toro and a 300 series Curado are very similar sized. Not sure why you are thinking the Toro is smaller. They are both considerably larger than a normal Revo or 200 series Curado. A 300/301 Curado or a 50/51 Toro would make a great swimbait reel!

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#7202783 - 02/22/12 09:28 AM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: NickHasty]
Frenzy Offline
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http://www.tackletour.com/reviewabugarciarevotoro.html

I think you'd be happy with a toro 50 for what you want to do.
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#7203030 - 02/22/12 10:29 AM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: NickHasty]
Patrick M Offline
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I use a Toro 50 for all my bigger swimbaits, this reel is an absolute beast. The heaviest swimbait I throw is about 3.5 oz. and it works great.

The Toro 50 is no longer made though, you'll have to find closeouts and eBay as a last resort. The Toro Winch is the next best thing though smile

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#7203080 - 02/22/12 10:41 AM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: NickHasty]
PayneFish Offline
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Originally Posted By: NickHasty
That's what i'm wondering about PayneFish, what makes those larger framed reels better for throwing big baits, other than a larger capacity spool. That's why I thought the toro would be good, larger capacity spool, but a smaller framed reel.


I've only been in the swimbait game for a small amount of time. Let me be clear about that first but there are experts who have been doing this for years who I asked about equipment and what not. They said my winch would be fine for the smaller stuff but the gears will wear down a lot faster on the heavier baits. I heard from multiple guys about not being able to get six months out of a Winch for heavy baits. The winch I use is throwing baits under three oz mostly. I have a 400 sized Shimano which most of the experts swear by for my big pig sticker baits.
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#7203227 - 02/22/12 11:12 AM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: PayneFish]
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Originally Posted By: PayneFish
Originally Posted By: NickHasty
That's what i'm wondering about PayneFish, what makes those larger framed reels better for throwing big baits, other than a larger capacity spool. That's why I thought the toro would be good, larger capacity spool, but a smaller framed reel.


I've only been in the swimbait game for a small amount of time. Let me be clear about that first but there are experts who have been doing this for years who I asked about equipment and what not. They said my winch would be fine for the smaller stuff but the gears will wear down a lot faster on the heavier baits. I heard from multiple guys about not being able to get six months out of a Winch for heavy baits. The winch I use is throwing baits under three oz mostly. I have a 400 sized Shimano which most of the experts swear by for my big pig sticker baits.


your revo winch is not the same as a revo toro.

I've been using the toro 50 for coming up on 2 years with zero problems. I throw baits as big as 8" hudds, 8" freestyles, and Armageddons, and as light as 6.5" rising sons on my toros and have no issues. I did change out the bearings on mine to abec 7 stainless, which helped casting distance. I'm running two toro 50's and both are doing fine.

I would recommend cleaning the reel frequently, especially the level wind gearing as it doesn't disengage on the cast, so it needs a little more frequent lubing.
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#7203254 - 02/22/12 11:17 AM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: NickHasty]
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Loc: S U - Texas
Originally Posted By: NickHasty
That's what i'm wondering about PayneFish, what makes those larger framed reels better for throwing big baits, other than a larger capacity spool. That's why I thought the toro would be good, larger capacity spool, but a smaller framed reel.


You start chunking several ounces of bait on a regular basis and the need for an overall stouter frame, gearing, etc... becomes evident. The only 200 size reel I'm using for swimbaits is the revo inshore which seems to be built a little stronger than my regular revos. But after a year and a half of use, I'm starting to develop some wear in gears that I've never seen in a reel before.

Larger spool capacity is just one part of why you need a bigger reel for big baits.


And I love the massive drag capability on the toros and inshore grin
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#7203439 - 02/22/12 12:11 PM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: NickHasty]
NickHasty Offline
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Registered: 12/11/11
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okay, i understand, i wasnt aware of the durablity (stronger gears, drag, etc.). I'm looking at a toro 50. I can get one at a reasonable price from a guy, and was just curious to hear about it. I assumed that it was smaller like a 200 sized, thanks for clarifying that its' comprable to a 300 shimano. I'm going to give it a try, thanks guys!


Edited by NickHasty (02/22/12 12:19 PM)
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#7203729 - 02/22/12 01:34 PM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: NickHasty]
Blu-Ranger Offline
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Registered: 10/19/05
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Loc: S U - Texas
Originally Posted By: NickHasty
okay, i understand, i wasnt aware of the durablity (stronger gears, drag, etc.). I'm looking at a toro 50. I can get one at a reasonable price from a guy, and was just curious to hear about it. I assumed that it was smaller like a 200 sized, thanks for clarifying that its' comprable to a 300 shimano. I'm going to give it a try, thanks guys!


If you get it and decide you don't like it, look me up.
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#7203834 - 02/22/12 02:05 PM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: NickHasty]
NickHasty Offline
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Registered: 12/11/11
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you got it blu-ranger, its new in the box, just buying it without having had one in my hand! thanks again guys!
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#7203877 - 02/22/12 02:14 PM Re: abu garcia toro [Re: NickHasty]
PayneFish Offline
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Loc: Temple, TX
Blu got you what you needed Nick. He's a good dude. Can count on him to line me up right if I get off course. Good luck out there and don't give up.
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