Saltist; Toruim; or Newell

[Eye Problem]

Saltist is a very nice reel for the money.

[chuam]

I would go for the saltist.

PM me as I may be able to get a brand new one to you for a good price.

[Porkchoponr1ce]

TORIUM!

[reelnaclt]

saltist (high speed for jig) more bang for the $

[yknot]

Thanks alot! so far looks like the SALTIST is the big winner. keep the comments coming.
Grady

[fishnfinatic14]

No go throw those away and buy an avet. never ever had to replace drag or anything.

[tattuna]

I've got all 3 and the I'd replace the other 2 with Saltist's!

[sandslingerxxx]

Saltist in the Low 4.9 speed.
Plenty of speed for the iron.
More torque.
Doesn't have plastic sideplates.
Good drags.
All together a better reel, but not by much. You get a great reel with either choice.
Gotta remember we get alot of reel for 180 bucks these days. Close enough to the full on aluminum models to make these great bang for your bucks options.

Just buy whatever you think looks best. I've seen both saltists and toriums take 60-80 tuna at the lupe.

Newell is a good casting reel, but the drag is the same as a jigmaster, but you don't really need more for barracuda and local yellows.

[Blackfish]

I own four 20's and two 30's...as well as a two newell's...Never used a Saltist...

My vote is for the Thorium's....with the drag upgrade...

[kelpbass_kid]

newell cast the farthest, saltist have the best out of the box performance, torium are very similar to the saltist except it has more plastic parts. I have tried both and liked the saltist more. I own a newell and love it. get the p series if you want a newell. more expensive but really woth it. overall they are all good reels, really comes down to personal preference and what you are using it for.

[Big Ken]

I've got the Torium 20, Saltist 30 and Saltist 50 and would trade the Torium for another Saltist in a heartbeat. Never fished a Newell so no input on that one.

[yknot]

thanks guys
i will check this every day just about until i buy something so keep the opinions coming