Trinidad TN20 for Jigging and popping?

Mitchw123456 · 03-08-2008, 09:32 AM

Anybody have any comments on this reel? I'm looking for a smaller reel with a strong drag to target tuna from a kayak with. Anyone have any feedback on this reel?

dt4539 · 03-08-2008, 09:46 AM

I used my Trinidad TN 20 for offshore king macks/ bonitas/ cobia - great reel

ksong · 03-08-2008, 10:04 AM

TN20 a nice reel, but it has max drag of 18 lbs. It is OK as you fish alone. Many tuna jig fishermen opt Saltiga 30T,40 or 50 instead as they like use 20 - 25 lbs drag for tuna jigging.

Drifter · 03-08-2008, 10:27 AM

I have a TN30 that works fine for BFT but I don't use it for YFT because the top end of the drag is only around 17lbs. When I tested the drag I found that once I hit about 13 - 14 lbs, the drag didn't remain consistent and had a tendancy to creep up - not good since the maximum is only around 17 and I feared using top end drag could result in creeping to lockdown.

I did bring in a 65lb YFT using a TN 30 and about 13 lbs of drag and it took about 50 minutes (exhausting!). I use an AVET 30 with about 25lbs of drag for YFT chunking and the same size YFT takes less than 15 minutes.

IMO, a Hoo-X (lever drag verses star drag) would be a better all around reel that could include YFT. Mine is set at 23 lbs at strike while still maintaning free spool. The drag ramp up is great. It's a 2 speed (I think 5.1:1) verses the Trini 30 6.1:1 but still brings in line quickly.

Mitchw123456 · 03-08-2008, 10:36 AM

Well I already have plenty of Avets and the Hoo-X just doesn't do much for me. I think all the hype about it just kind of disappointed when it was released. I'm wanting a smaller reel with lots of drag, I saw where some people were claiming the get 25#s out of them (TN20s,) butI don't want to get drug all around the gulf for hours trying to land a 70# fish and waste alot of time. I was really thinking about jsut getting the Accurate but the fact of the matter is all the leashes (atatches rods to yak) wouldn't give m ea warm and fuzzy feeling in a littel plastic boat do the price.

Any other suggestions for a small(er) baitcaster with a strong drag to use for jigging, that doesn't completely break the bank?

ksong · 03-08-2008, 10:48 AM

I prefer star drag reels for jigging. But if you prefer a small, powerful lever drag reel for reasonable price, I highly recommend Everol 6/12. It is only 2/0 size reel, but can have upto 30 lbs drag (upgraded) with excellent free spool.
I caught many tuna upto 90 lbs on the tiny reel and I don't think any tuna lasted over 5 minutes.
If you feel 6/12 is too small, 12/20 can be a choice.

MrBill · 03-08-2008, 11:32 AM

Mitch,
Have you even considered the Torque 300 or 200. They are great heavy duty reels that can whip a 75# YF in short order. If you do like them, I over bought them. Last night I was going through a pile of ebay stuff and found a few reels I didn't even remember buying. If you are interested in the torques, let me know. I found a new in box 300 and 200. I'll take 289.00 for the 200 and 299.00 for the 300. No tax and shipping shouldn't be more than 10 bucks.
That's what I paid for them and I might add that I am a bottom feeder when it comes to purchasing reels!!!!!!

ichibahn · 03-08-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBill

Mitch,
I'll take 289.00 for the 200 and 299.00 for the 300. No tax and shipping shouldn't be more than 10 bucks.

That's really good deal !!!!

Snagged · 03-08-2008, 12:01 PM

Look at the Shimano Ocea Jigger 4000.

Mitchw123456 · 03-08-2008, 12:15 PM

Mr. Bill, the 200 was definetly on the list and at that price I can't turn it down. Check your PMs, I'll take it.

03-08-2008, 09:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mitchw123456 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 220	Trinidad TN20 for Jigging and popping? Anybody have any comments on this reel? I'm looking for a smaller reel with a strong drag to target tuna from a kayak with. Anyone have any feedback on this reel?

03-08-2008, 10:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
ksong Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,157	I prefer star drag reels for jigging. But if you prefer a small, powerful lever drag reel for reasonable price, I highly recommend Everol 6/12. It is only 2/0 size reel, but can have upto 30 lbs drag (upgraded) with excellent free spool. I caught many tuna upto 90 lbs on the tiny reel and I don't think any tuna lasted over 5 minutes. If you feel 6/12 is too small, 12/20 can be a choice. Last edited by ksong : 03-08-2008 at 10:59 AM.

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Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,034	Look at the Shimano Ocea Jigger 4000. __________________ Jerry Uh oh, Snagged again!

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03-08-2008, 09:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
dt4539 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 47	I used my Trinidad TN 20 for offshore king macks/ bonitas/ cobia - great reel

03-08-2008, 10:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
ksong Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,157	TN20 a nice reel, but it has max drag of 18 lbs. It is OK as you fish alone. Many tuna jig fishermen opt Saltiga 30T,40 or 50 instead as they like use 20 - 25 lbs drag for tuna jigging.

03-08-2008, 10:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Drifter Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 95	I have a TN30 that works fine for BFT but I don't use it for YFT because the top end of the drag is only around 17lbs. When I tested the drag I found that once I hit about 13 - 14 lbs, the drag didn't remain consistent and had a tendancy to creep up - not good since the maximum is only around 17 and I feared using top end drag could result in creeping to lockdown. I did bring in a 65lb YFT using a TN 30 and about 13 lbs of drag and it took about 50 minutes (exhausting!). I use an AVET 30 with about 25lbs of drag for YFT chunking and the same size YFT takes less than 15 minutes. IMO, a Hoo-X (lever drag verses star drag) would be a better all around reel that could include YFT. Mine is set at 23 lbs at strike while still maintaning free spool. The drag ramp up is great. It's a 2 speed (I think 5.1:1) verses the Trini 30 6.1:1 but still brings in line quickly.

03-08-2008, 10:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mitchw123456 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 220	Well I already have plenty of Avets and the Hoo-X just doesn't do much for me. I think all the hype about it just kind of disappointed when it was released. I'm wanting a smaller reel with lots of drag, I saw where some people were claiming the get 25#s out of them (TN20s,) butI don't want to get drug all around the gulf for hours trying to land a 70# fish and waste alot of time. I was really thinking about jsut getting the Accurate but the fact of the matter is all the leashes (atatches rods to yak) wouldn't give m ea warm and fuzzy feeling in a littel plastic boat do the price. Any other suggestions for a small(er) baitcaster with a strong drag to use for jigging, that doesn't completely break the bank?

03-08-2008, 11:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
MrBill Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,051	Mitch, Have you even considered the Torque 300 or 200. They are great heavy duty reels that can whip a 75# YF in short order. If you do like them, I over bought them. Last night I was going through a pile of ebay stuff and found a few reels I didn't even remember buying. If you are interested in the torques, let me know. I found a new in box 300 and 200. I'll take 289.00 for the 200 and 299.00 for the 300. No tax and shipping shouldn't be more than 10 bucks. That's what I paid for them and I might add that I am a bottom feeder when it comes to purchasing reels!!!!!!

03-08-2008, 12:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mitchw123456 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 220	Mr. Bill, the 200 was definetly on the list and at that price I can't turn it down. Check your PMs, I'll take it.

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