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| Which gear ratio do you think would be better for burning 10s, 4.6:1 or 6.6:1?
The 4.6:1 will bring in 30" per crank, which is 5" more than a 400TE, but should pull much easier. The 6.6:1 will bring in 43" per crank, but I imagine it would be significantly harder to bring them in. My opinion is being made with only seeing a few pictures and the youtube video, but here's what I think would be best:
1) It would be easier to give a fast retrieve on the 4.6:1 than use the 6.6:1. I doubt you'd ever be able to match the 43" per crank the 6.6:1 will give you, but the lure will be going so much faster than what we're used to when throwing a TE, and theorhetically, it will be easier to do so.
2) The 6.6:1 will be insane for burning double 8s. You're gonna get so much speed, and I really don't think you're going to notice much pull from the blades.
I might be completely talking out my ass, but that's just what I've been thinking about since hearing the news of the new reel the other day. Let's hear what other people think.
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Location: Eagan, MN | I've got my eye on the 'slow' one. |
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| Based on using them and my personal ability (and limits) to generate handle speed and horsepower to the reel.
Most people will be able to generate quite a bit more speed without hitting redline in effort with the faster reel using 8's 9's and 10's. People with serious reeling power will also be faster on 13's with this reel as well. The average weekend warrior will be better off with the slower model for 13's but will still be "pretty fast" with 10's on down. If you never throw 13's or find yourself in situations where speed is desireable go with the higher ratio model...you can always slow down. It was also no issue to throw pounders etc with the fast reel as long as you have the capacity to slow down.
The difference vs a 400TE and other reels in that size class is more than just speed, it is a larger reel with more leverage etc. This helps you generate power with greater ease even though you are pulling in more line...you need power for speed with bigger blades it is simple as that.
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| BTurg and Others who have used the new Tranz and Trinidad, if you planned on keeping your Trinidad for "small stuff" and buying a Tranz for burning 10's - 13's, which model would you recommend? I would like max speed with limited effort.
For example a Revo HS can't burn more than 6's IMO, but a winch can pull 10's, but would have to super crank to get the desired speed. Thanks. |
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| With the dislcoser that I am a gear junkie and have a ton of setups in my boat:
Of course this also helps me figure out what actually works vs theory only...
My everyday reel for blades next year will be the faster Tranx on a 9-6 H replacing the 16NA and same rod setup from this year. I can do anything I need to with blades with that setup. For clients I'll have a 9' H blank trimmed down a bit to stiffen it up with a TN14, also one with a Tranx (fast) and a 400TE for slower stuff. Throw in a slower Tranx on a 9 or 9-3 XH and I'll everything except gliders and topwater covered with those rods.
Again the ability to generate power and or speed to the reel handle is still a factor in choosing a reel...but for most people going slower with the fast reel is easier than hammering out reps with the slower models.
Max speed with limited effort I would say the faster model..... |
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| Can it cast Hollow Core line?? I'm presuming the answer is 'yes' due to the levelwind?
Brian |
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Location: Okoboji | when is it goign to be released? |
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| I'm kinda the opposite of bturg... I preferred the slower model. You can definitely achieve the same comfortable speed with the slower ratio that you would reeling at a slower pace with the high ratio. I found the high ratio to be a bit uncomfortable... and would definitely not want to be throwing it all day with anything bigger then 8's. ...burning 8's and smaller all day with it tho... no problem! The lower ratio is still a very fast reel and will get the job done cranking at a comfortable pace most of the time. I would much rather speed up my retrieve with the lower ratio when the situation calls as oppose to using the high one all day.
IMO, doesn't matter if you're a weekend warrior or not... it what shape your body (especially arms and wrists) are in. |
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