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Shimano Torsa Rapid Fire Cams

SKU: 805116L

Priced From: $49.99

$49.99 20lb Bottom Fish
$49.99 50lb Bottom Fish
$49.99 Chunk Fish
$49.99 King Fish
$49.99 6lb Light Line
$49.99 12lb Light Line
$49.99 Long Range
$49.99 20lb Sail Fish
$49.99 White Marlin
$49.99 TS40 80lb Bottom Fish
$49.99 TS40 Chunk Fish
$49.99 TS40 20lb DINK
$49.99 TS40 30lb-40lb DINK
$49.99 TS40 Long Range
$49.99 TS40 ULUA From Shore

Item Details

Shimano Torsa Rapid Fire Cams

Summary:

The amount of drag that is increased or decreased when the drag lever is moved can be easily described as the “drag curve.” Most drag curves throughout the fishing reel industry are very similar: a gradual increase in drag pressure from the freespool position to the full position.

Description:

Long Range Special cam comes standard on all sizes of Torsa reels. It is an “all-around” curve with many uses. The L.R.S. curve was originally designed for the Tiagra for anglers on the Long Range boats out of San Diego. These anglers required high maximum drag capabilities in smaller reels to catch large Yellowfin Tuna in standup situations. The result is a steep curve to allow use of heavy lines while maintaining Freespool.

Similar in concept to the L.L.S. 12# Cam, the L.L.S. 6# curve is optimized for 6# test. It is best suited for 6-10# line. This will primarily be used by world record seeking anglers using extremely light line. When set to 2-3 pounds of drag at Strike, the Warning position will be between 0.15 and 0.25 pounds and remain relatively flat to the 1/2 position. This will allow the angler to safely back off drag pressure on a running fish without falling into Freespool, backlashing and losing the fish.

20# Bottom Fishing Special

This curve will be used in wreck or reef fishing situations where the angler is moving large fish away from structure. When fishing, the angler needs to place a tremendous amount of drag on the fish to move it away from the structure quickly. As soon as the angler moves the fish or turns its head, he will then quickly back off the drag to the Strike position at 1/3-1/2 the breaking strength of the line. From here until he lands the fish, he will fight it with a traditional drag range and not go back into the Full position again, unless the fish begins to run back into the structure. This cam allows a very high Full position setting, but quickly backs off to a safe area at the Strike setting so that the angler does not accidentally back off too much drag.

Kingfish Special

This is a shallow curve designed for Kingfish. Kingfishing involves light lines and light drag pressures so that the hooks do not rip from the fish’s mouth. It is a very gradual curve to give anglers extra adjustability with a target Strike drag of 4 pounds. The range of settings with this curve are from 3-5 pounds at Strike which is optimal for use with 10-20 pound test. There is also a large flat spot after warning to be used to aid the clicker when trolling and to allow the angler to quickly back off of the drag on a running fish without dropping into Freespool.

White Marlin Special

This cam will be used to drop back baits to White Marlin in the Mid-Atlantic to North East regions of the United States. The curve, when set at a target Strike drag of 8 pounds will provide 1/4 pound of drag from warning to the 1/2 position. This allows the angler to quickly drop the tension on a running fish while using light line. The fighting area of the curve is from 1/2 to Strike. The section of the curve from Strike to Full is very steep to provide a heavy drag setting of 15 pounds to quickly end the fight on a subdued fish for more successful releases.

Chunk Fishing Special

This cam will be used when fishing for Tuna with chunk baits in the Northeastern United States. Chunk fishing typically is performed in
heavy currents. The slow ramp from Warning to 1/2 is designed to hold the float and chunk in the current. For small baits/floats in light current the Warning position is optimal. When baits are bigger or currents are stronger, the angler can move up to the 1/4 position to hold the bait in place. The sudden steep section allows the angler to quickly get enough drag for a solid hookset. Optimal Strike drag settings range from 5-7 pounds.

Unique Rapid Fire Cam System for TS40

Long Range Special

This cam comes standard on the Torsa 40. It is an “all-around” curve with many uses. The L.R.S. curve was originally designed for the Tiagra anglers on the Long Range boats out of San Diego. These anglers required high maximum drag capabilities in smaller reels to catch large yellowfin tuna in standup situations. The result is a steep curve to allow the use of heavy lines while maintaining Freespool.

80# Bottom Fishing Special

This curve will primarily be used in the Gulf of Mexico when bottom fishing next to heavy structure like oil platforms. When fishing, the angler needs to place a tremendous amount of drag on the fish to move it away from the structure quickly. As soon as the angler moves the fish or turns its head, he will then quickly back off the drag to the Strike position at 1/3–1/2 the breaking strength of the line. From here until he lands the fish, he will fight it with a traditional drag range and not go back into the Full position again, unless the fish begins to run back into the structure. This curves allows a very high Full position setting, but quickly backs off to a safe area at the Strike setting so that the angler does not accidentally back off too much drag. Anglers will primarily use 80# test.

U.F.S.

This cam will be used when in Hawaii for catching Ulua from shore. The anglers will cast from shore and leave the rod in the rocks. The Warning needs to be light enough that when the fish bites it does not pull the rod from the rocks. Most of this fishing is done at night and the angler can not see the bite. Then there will be a gradual curve to the target drag setting of 7 lbs. This setting is lighter than normal, but due to Shimano’s smooth drag, the lighter setting is better. Most anglers that set higher, so this to avoid some much jerking. From Strike to Full the curve should be very steep, to get as much drag as possible. This is done to turn the fish quickly.

20# D.N.K.

This cam will be used for dink fishing in Florida for sailfish. The angler will typically use 20# test. The low amount of drag at Warning is to barely keep the bait in the outrigger. After the fish hits the angler will use the drag from the ½ position to the Strike position to fight the fish. At the end of the fight, or if the angler needs to move the fish they will use the very steep Full position to apply heavy drag.

30-40# D.N.K.

This cam will be used for dink fishing in North Carolina for marlin. The angler will typically use 30-40# test. The low amount of drag at warning is to barely keep the bait in the outrigger. After the fish hits the angler will use the drag from the 1/2 position to the Strike position to fight the fish. At the end of the fight, or if the angler needs to move the fish they will use the very steep Full position to apply heavy drag.

Chunk Fishing Special

This cam will be used when fishing chunk bait in heavy currents. The slow ramp from Warning to 1/2 allows the reel to hold the float in the current. The sudden steep section allows the angler to quickly get enough drag for a solid hookset. Target Strike drag is 15 lbs. This cam will primarily be used in the 40-size reel with 50#- 60# line.