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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | At the ICAST show Shimano will release a new Trinidad reel called Trinidad A which has a 10 size ck them out. They will come in a 10A, 12A, 14A, 16NA, 20A, 30A, size. The 10A I will ck out at ICAST.
Edited by PIKEMASTER 7/14/2010 12:15 PM
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Location: In a shack in the woods | How long is that handle going to stay white? |
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| It's a "cheap" version of regular trindads or pretty much same in price wise? |
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Location: MN | I WANT ONE!!! |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | The A will replace the Gold Trinidad, Price ??? I'm sure it will be the same or more. |
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Location: On the water | Any new features about this reel? Or just a new color? |
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Location: central illinois | What about a left-handed version? |
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Location: On the water | here's some more info:
10- $449.99
12- $459.99
14- $469.99
16N- $479.99
16-$ 479.99
20- $489.99
30- $499.99
6.3:1/ 38 IPT 10-14 sizes
6.2:1/46 IPT 16-30 sizes
8 +1 S-ARB bearings
Double Pawl Silent Assist Stopper
Dartaniam II Drag Washers (Cross Carbon)
X-SHIP and Super Free (pinion supported by two bearings)
Magnumlite spool
EI Surface treatment (Frame, Side plate and spool)
One piece left side plate and frame for reduced overall size and improved strength
Frame and side plate are cold forged and machined
Metal Rod Clamp
Metal clutch lever
This is the reel I am most excited about this year. This Trinidad A is just awesome. It will outcast and freespool better than anything on the market. I really, really, really like the new Trinidad.
http://www.tackletour.net/TTForums/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=52363
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Location: MN | Pikemaster if you get a chance could you take a picture of the 10a in your hand so I can get a feel for it's size? |
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| Would love to know if they will have a lefty version. |
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| Should I wait to get as new one or get an on sale last year model? |
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| So what are the major upgrades from the original Trinadad which are on clearance? |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Here is two more pics
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| KSauers - 7/15/2010 8:33 AM
Should I wait to get as new one or get an on sale last year model?
With the current Original Trinidads (14) being clearanced ~$200 cheaper than the new A model, IMO buy the original while they are still available and at the clearance prices. Unless you have the money to burn, I can't imagine the improvements are worth the extra $200. |
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