Newell p series, or torium

KAN Fish · Aug-13-2006, 03:07 PM

Which one, on a 100j 40lb throwing 45s and 7xs...

whammy · Aug-13-2006, 03:13 PM

id actually go w/ a P332 fish 30 or 40

sealskinner · Aug-13-2006, 03:22 PM

i like my Tor30 for the jig.

sdfishkiller · Aug-13-2006, 03:42 PM

Newell 332/ greased ht-100's buckled down tight. 40# long top shot 75-100yds, 65# spectra(Power Pro etc.)300yds. Now you have plenty line. Only gunna get 250 of straight 40# on 332.

You'll only need to change 75-100yds instead of 250+. saves money over long run. Learn to tie albright and get a 1/2lb spool of 40# and yer set for a while. throw the 7x

KAN Fish · Aug-13-2006, 03:59 PM

Ya id do a newell 338 p series with stright 40 mono if I go with the newell, I heard of problems from the drags and the bearings(they start to scream after a while) any truth to this?

AndrewD · Aug-13-2006, 07:25 PM

For 30 pound line: Newell 332 or 338, with greased ht 100's like sdfishkiller said. Newell bearings just have to be kept clean & lightly oiled. Even then, they should be replaced once or twice a year depending on how much you fish.

For 40 pound line: Torium or Saltist 20 or 30 (whichever feels better in your hands), carbontex drags, degreased & hot sauced bearings.

Lend-a-Fish · Aug-13-2006, 09:35 PM

You could give me either a 332 or a Torium 20 with fresh drags. Both are outstanding reels.

The torium has a faster gear ratio and stronger drag, wheres the Newell is built to last longer with all stainless parts and nothing plastic of brass inside to break or rust.

Both are excellent, get one of each!!

**Smudge** · Aug-13-2006, 10:04 PM

If my Newell isn't making noise I start to get worried. If a Torium is making noise, throw it away.

Lend-a-Fish · Aug-13-2006, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Smudge

If my Newell isn't making noise I start to get worried. If a Torium is making noise, throw it away.

So true.

If I dont have to hit my left side plate bearing with my fist before I cast a dine, im worried something is wrong.

Actually, I sent mine to Kens to have overhauled, as I know longer have the disposition to do it myself, and they feel butter smooth. The 229 is going back in the arsenal and the trini14 is going up for sale.

Mamoo · Aug-13-2006, 10:39 PM

Fish a 533 for 40#. It has 4/0 drags and geas and is much better suited for 40#. FYI, the Newells cant handle spectra. I broke one at work today from a guy who wanted spectra on his P332. It sucked when it happened. I felt bad for the guy.

WreckinBall · Aug-13-2006, 10:55 PM

A Newell 332 or 338 will throw iron on that 10 footer like a demon, but don't forget to use the thumbdrag. You'll need it with 40#.

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Originally Posted by Mamoo

FYI, the Newells cant handle spectra.

FYI, my Newells handle it just fine.

drmboy · Aug-14-2006, 12:21 AM

you want a GREAT jigging reel........get a newell 322 use it for 30 though no 40 for that thing unless you used spectra

malibufishnsurf · Aug-14-2006, 08:16 AM

If you want a newell, 533 (50lb) or 338 (40lb) or a Saltist 50 (my favorite jig reel).

SAGE · Aug-14-2006, 09:54 AM

332 for sure

Double Z · Aug-14-2006, 06:09 PM

"For 30 pound line: Newell 332 or 338, with greased ht 100's like sdfishkiller said. Newell bearings just have to be kept clean & lightly oiled. Even then, they should be replaced once or twice a year depending on how much you fish."

HUH? Guess I need to fish more. A few years of 6 day a week fishing, several years of sitting then back at it. My 338 is almost 20 years old and is stock 'cept for the greased ht's. It makes a little sing, just like new. I can still outcast anything in my arsenal with that thing. The SX is catching up though, just with lighter jigs.

"FYI, the Newells cant handle spectra. I broke one at work today from a guy who wanted spectra on his P332. It sucked when it happened. I felt bad for the guy."

Matt, what the hell are you talking about? Spectra is way easier on spools than mono. Are you talking increased drag pressure? What the hell broke on the reel?