Shimano Trinidad A Star Drag Conventional Reels Review
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Shimano Trinidad A Star Drag Conventional Reels
Trinidad is a name that resonates with all Saltwater Anglers. It has earned an impeccable reputation for power and reliability world wide. Our quest for the new Trinidad A was no easy task. Lighter smaller and more compact were the key physical characteristics and they were accomplished. The perform...ance goal was to build the best casting reel in this category. We shattered our targets and have built a reel for casting which all others will be measured by.
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MSRP:
$479.99
$479.99
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$335.99
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Shimano Trinidad A Star Drag Conventional Reels Reviews
Smooth and powerful
Steven
2 years ago
I paired this reel with Jigging World Medium Heavy Black Demon Conventional Rod, which turns out to be a perfect match. I owned a Shimano Tranx 401A which is perfect for jigging, but I found the Trinidad is much smoother and easier to reel in the fish from deep water.
Smooth and tight
Brian
2 years ago
I went with the 14a for blackfish. Paired it with a 7' blackhole rod and I'm very happy with the balance and the light reel. I'm ready to spool it up and send it.
Art that reels in fish
Trinity
2 years ago
beautiful piece of fishing equipment. Shimano makes good reels that are hard to beat
Trinidad 12a, sweet little reel
Ryan
3 years ago
This reel is a work of art. So smooth, casts a mile.
Best Inshore & Offshore reel
Nathan
3 years ago
Bought for using at the local trip for yellowtail.
Very light but strong drag power.
Very smooth for casting jigs.
Still my best star drag reel
Jason
4 years ago
I own 8 of these TN20A reels now. I use the for just about every application and bluefin tuna up to 150 lbs. These reels are absolute quality and a dream to work on. For those that cast conventional reels, this reel should be your among your top picks.
Unbelievable Quality
T B.
4 years ago
Upon touching this product you can get a sense of if craftsmanship, it is top notch, what makes it super special is the compact solid casing its solid, whats even more attractive is the responsiveness and quickness of the spool, you can sense that casting this baby will get whatever you are throwing far out effortlessly... Great product great purchase.
This reel can remove tree stumps
Stephane
4 years ago
This reel costs a pretty penny but in the world of fishing "you get what you pay for". I own two Trinidad reels, 20A and 14A and both have more than ample torque to pull everything from porgy to striped bass into the boat. A1 buy if you can stomach the price.
Must need
Hunter
4 years ago
One of my favorite go to reels super strong will handle anything I throw at it from flounder to offshore game fish own 1 . 4 more on the way
Love the handle
Kenny
4 years ago
As title says I really like the handle on this when it comes to conventional gear. It's a really smooth reel that packs a lot of punch for its price. love it
Best casting reel
Mike
5 years ago
This reel by far is the smoothest casting reel ever!! Will purchase another larger size soon!
This reel does the job!!!!
Wayne
5 years ago
Small light and tough
SHIMANO TRINIDAD SERIES
MEL K.
5 years ago
Just bite the bullet and buy one. I did it 3 times for reasons you'll quickly discover.
The best star drag reel ever!!
Nathan
5 years ago
It was super hard for me to decide between Trinidad, Saltiga, and Okuma Macaira and I am so glad that I chose the right one.
My TN16A is the smoothest reel I ever used so far.
Wow!! I am in West Coast.
I used this reel for both fly liner (live bait) and casting surface jigs.
WOW WOW WOW
Very strong drag and cast super far!!
Get it you won't…
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regret!
Great Reel
Bradley
5 years ago
Very smooth and casts easily.
Shimano Trinidad A Star Drag Conventional Reels Questions and Answers
Asked by
Tim
4 years ago
I have a st Croix avid inshore series rod (VIC80HF). It is the 8ft 17-40 heavy rod fast action. Which model would you recommend for this rod? Looking to be casting baits from shore down in Florida for snook/tarpon and also as a boat rod.
Bernie De Graaf
4 years ago
I would pair that with a 14a
Asked by
mitch miller
7 years ago
Can you have 65lb yellow braid put on before you ship?If so how do you order?
Bernie
7 years ago
Mono is always free with the purchase of a reel, braid would have to be purchased along with the reel then we can spool it before shipping.
Asked by
Jose perignon ramiento
2 years ago
Is there a trinidad20a lefty series?
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
2 years ago
<span>Hi Jose, Unfortunately the Shimano Trinidad A Star Drag Conventional Reels are only come in Right Hand retrieve. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>
Asked by
Mychal
4 years ago
Do the TrindadA have better gearing and castability than the okuma Tesoro?
Brandon Smith
4 years ago
Hello Mychal, <p><br /></p><p>While casting distance is mostly reliant on the angler, in this case the Trinidad has the slight advantage over the Tesoro because it is equipped with Shimano's "Super Free" technology which specifically exists to improve cas
Asked by
Kyle C
5 years ago
Hi, which rod do you recommend to match the TN12A for NJ coast fluke and blackfish jigging, sometimes up to a 10oz weight?
Rebecca Redington
5 years ago
Here's a few recommendations:<p>Lamiglas Tri-Flex Graphite Inshore series, Silver Hook Series Inshore Conventional Rod, or the Jigging World Black Demon conventional rods would pair well. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
Asked by
FRED Taylor
6 years ago
I have a 12a my brother gave me for a birthday present what type of Rod should I match up with it for flounder fishing
Donald
6 years ago
A Shimano Trevala 6'6'' M would be a good rod to match with the Trinidad 12A for Flounder fishing. The Trevala provides the backbone you need being a light rod.
Asked by
Avi
6 years ago
Can I buy the12A with left hand retrieve
Devon
6 years ago
Unfortunately theTrinidad is not available in left handed models.
Asked by
Andres
7 years ago
what rod would you recommend for the trinidad 10 for inshore?
Devon
7 years ago
What type of fishing are you looking to do? Is there a specific target species?
Asked by
Christian
9 years ago
Do the 10, 12 and 14 sizes share the same size body with different size spool? Does the same apply to the 16-30 sizes? Which reel would best match a Game Type J 40# Casting Rod? Thanks.
David
9 years ago
Some of these reels have similar sizing, it would just depend on the models that you are trying to compare. Which reel would fit that rod best would partially depend what it is you are fishing for. Considering that rod series is so light, I would probably
Asked by
imran
9 years ago
which one of the trinidad models would be ideal for jigging ? i want something with a narrow spool
David
9 years ago
That really would depend what you are jigging for. Give us a call and we should be able to help you out.
Asked by
Matthew
9 years ago
I have a Loomis heavy weight 20 # travel casting rod I want to take to Alaska on an upcoming trip to cover larger salmon, would this reel be appropriate, and which model would you suggest?
David
9 years ago
For that rod and its weight/length, I would recommend the two smallest sizes of the reels, the TN10A and the TN12A.
Asked by
pete
10 years ago
How much 30 lbs and 40 lbs mono does the 16a hold?
Customer Service
10 years ago
We do not have specs for those line classes. Definitely over 550 yards plus a good amount of backing.