Firstly, RASSPL Africa offers a Shimano Torium 20 HG to the first affiliated member claiming or Breaking a RASSPL Record as from the 6th June, 2015.

Secondly a Torium 30 HG is up for grabs to the Franchise that registers the most Ladies and Masters (Masters over 60) by the 31st August, 2015. (In turn, the winning franchise must include this reel as a prize in anyone of the 8 Franchise League outings.) Here will be your 2nd chance to win!

So now we have a RASSPL record incentive, and franchise incentive but what about us as members???

Well….thirdly,

Due to the rapid expansion of RASSPL Africa on a national level, we would like to offer a brand new Torium 30HG to any RASSPL member who introducers the most new members to any franchise by the end of the season 31/3/2016.

This fantastic range of reels was launched by Shimano on the 1st of June 2015.

Here are some of the features that the Torium 20 and 30 HG range boast,

Shimano prides itself in its ability to tweak and improve upon previous models of their most popular reels. They keep the good features, tweak any unforeseen issues and take to heart the input from their pro staff and customers alike. They also include the latest technology in the quickly evolving tackle industry.

The new Torium HG series includes improvements in the frame by combining the palm-side and the frame into one piece. They also reduced the overall size of the reel, without reducing the spool size. So it feels better in your hand without loosing any of the prior capacity.

In the constant battle against the salty elements, Shimano added an E. I. surface treatment, which is applied between the anodizing process and a highly resistant paint. The E.I. coating fairs any microscopic imperfections in the metal where corrosion might start. During testing, the new coating process performed 500 to 700 percent better than previous versions, including the area around the reel foot.

A new drag assembly and material consisting of Cross Carbon stays smooth and steady, even at todays elevated drag pressures.

New sealed roller clutch bearings will prevent the most common water penetration from rough days, while the use of Shimano’s S-ARB bearings will improve durability.

The newest Torium HG will sport the Super Free system that adds a bearing to the pinion gear, reducing friction and increasing casting performance. The ergonomics of the star drag have been improved to a more prominent knob that makes it easier to fine tune during the battle.

Good Luck to all the anglers aswell as the Franchisers!