Conventional Reels

[riverrat2]

Torium 16 for bass. The thing is a tank. It last the entire commercial season last year without an issue. My abus couldn't. If you want one that will work for the baby tuna too get the 20. I got 165 yards of 65pound power pro plus backing on the 16, overkill for any bass in the sea but I would want a bit more line for the schoolies.

[NEXT2NUN]

Fishn, I've got both an Avet LX 4.6 and Shimano TLD 15.IMO the Avet are smooth as silk but they are a bit over kill on all but Large fish. The TLD 15 seems to fit the bill for me it is small enough to have fun with schoolies and can easily handle large fish.

[Fishin' Blues]

Originally Posted by NEXT2NUN

Fishn, I've got both an Avet LX 4.6 and Shimano TLD 15.IMO the Avet are smooth as silk but they are a bit over kill on all but Large fish. The TLD 15 seems to fit the bill for me it is small enough to have fun with schoolies and can easily handle large fish.

Thx for the info. I've been getting TLD recommendations all along. They're easier on the wallet too.

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Have you looked @ the Shimano TN 14 or 16's?
They come in levelwind and non,the 14 has a gear ratio of 6.2:1 with a line recovery of 36" & weighs only 15.3 OZ,you can dump yards of 50-65# of braid on it.

The TN 16 has the same gearing but line recovery of 46" & weighs
19.9 OZ "the same as the Calcutta 700.
This reel could prolly handle a couple of off shore trips for "schooled BFT"
I have had a Calcutta 700 since 99 & once replaced the spool tension bearing about 6 yrs ago,it was my own fault,I forgot to lube it,thats the only thing & the drag is still smooth I got my moneys worth from this reel.
I don't fish hard like alot of guys here but I use this reel twice a week from May to November.

This spring I know I'll be getting one of these reels,prolly the 16.

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[Fishin' Blues]

Originally Posted by 5/0

Have you looked @ the Shimano TN 14 or 16's?
They come in levelwind and non,the 14 has a gear ratio of 6.2:1 with a line recovery of 36" & weighs only 15.3 OZ,you can dump yards of 50-65# of braid on it.

The TN 16 has the same gearing but line recovery of 46" & weighs
19.9 OZ "the same as the Calcutta 700.
This reel could prolly handle a couple of off shore trips for "schooled BFT"
I have had a Calcutta since 99 & once replaced the spool tension bearing about 6 yrs ago,it was my own fault,I for got to lube it,thats the only thing & the drag is still smooth I have gottin my moneys worth from this reel.
I don't fish hard like alot of guys here but I use this reel twice a week from May to November.

This spring I know I'll be getting one of these reels,prolly the 16.

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I'd love to get a Trinidad, 5/0, but the more i research, it seems like I'd be over-reeled on that. I only have a 23' boat, so the weather would have to cooperate for me to go off-shore. It seems like those reels are a bit much for stripers.

[riverrat2]

The trinidad 16 is essentially the same reel as the torium just with more bearings. Definetly not overkill for bass. A lot of people opt for the 20 which i find to big unless you wont to put wire on it.

[5/0]

Originally Posted by Fishin' Blues

I'd love to get a Trinidad, 5/0, but the more i research, it seems like I'd be over-reeled on that. I only have a 23' boat, so the weather would have to cooperate for me to go off-shore. It seems like those reels are a bit much for stripers.

Fishin.I too think you'd be over-reeled w/ a Trinidad 16 or greater,where these are off-shore/boat reels.The TN's are a different class of reels,they are lighter,smaller and geared towards surf fishing.
I agree in the facted that there pricey but hey look @ a VS or a Zee Bass,it all depends on what you want out of a reel.......


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