Shimano Tiagra??

SSFIREMSN · 09-02-2008, 07:40 PM

I am looking at getting a Tiagra as a heavy reel? Has anyone used one of these the 50w? How would you rate it and what kind of drag can I expect from it? Thanks Steve

Eastern Tackle · 09-02-2008, 08:33 PM

I prefer them over Penn. Everyone is different, but I am all Tiagras when it comes to trolling. Good strength and very smooth. You can get 50lbs + out of a 50wlrs easy, but 35 at strike was the most I ever used. Although at times I would put it all the way over.

MrBill · 09-02-2008, 09:01 PM

I have four of the 50WLRSA's. Nothing out there better except the ATD's. The tiagra's are on 70% of the tournament boats. That should tell you something. Go for it.

dmax_fisher · 09-03-2008, 04:55 AM

What would you guys recommend? The 50W or the 50W LRSA?

Eastern Tackle · 09-03-2008, 07:38 AM

50w lrs

captdeej · 09-03-2008, 07:58 AM

I have 4 50lrs and 4 wlrs, no problems. The 50 lrs is more balanced on the rod.

jig · 09-03-2008, 09:50 AM

I have the 50w (not lrs). It is a great reel, but I never use it anymore. It is way too heavy for me (I believe it is over 5lbs), and is not balanced so I got a lot of wobble (I am a 'rail' fisherman). I fished it at over 30# drag with 80 mono no problems. Don't know if it would get more as I never tried.

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SSFIREMSN Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 76	Shimano Tiagra?? I am looking at getting a Tiagra as a heavy reel? Has anyone used one of these the 50w? How would you rate it and what kind of drag can I expect from it? Thanks Steve

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Eastern Tackle Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 137	I prefer them over Penn. Everyone is different, but I am all Tiagras when it comes to trolling. Good strength and very smooth. You can get 50lbs + out of a 50wlrs easy, but 35 at strike was the most I ever used. Although at times I would put it all the way over. __________________ www.bluewaterjigs.com

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09-02-2008, 09:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
MrBill Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,212	I have four of the 50WLRSA's. Nothing out there better except the ATD's. The tiagra's are on 70% of the tournament boats. That should tell you something. Go for it.

09-03-2008, 04:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
dmax_fisher Junior member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8	What would you guys recommend? The 50W or the 50W LRSA?

09-03-2008, 07:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
captdeej Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 31	I have 4 50lrs and 4 wlrs, no problems. The 50 lrs is more balanced on the rod.

09-03-2008, 09:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
jig Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 241	I have the 50w (not lrs). It is a great reel, but I never use it anymore. It is way too heavy for me (I believe it is over 5lbs), and is not balanced so I got a lot of wobble (I am a 'rail' fisherman). I fished it at over 30# drag with 80 mono no problems. Don't know if it would get more as I never tried.

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