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Tyrnos 12

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Rohit Saqa Lal:
G'day folks
I am after some advice on this reel. According to the specs on Shimano Australia website its rated 33lb of drag while retaining freespool and cranks 35" of line per turn. The spool is very narrow. I played with one today in a shop and it feels very stable cranking while going through the jigging motions. I also find the lever drag feature and price very attractive.

Has anyone tried this reel for jigging?

By my calculations it will take 300m+ of PE5. Has anyone used this reel at drag settings higher then it would face in its regular game fishing role?

Is there any disadvantage to this reel that is not imediatly obvious to me?

The 2 speed version is only $60 more then the single speed. Would the more complicated mechanicals be a disadvantage and a hinderence when trying to extract the maximum performance from this reel?

Rohit Saqa Lal:
Got the 12 today. Feels wicked.....will report back after using it

Sachin Chaudhry:
Hi Rohit.
I had similar thoughts in mind as the spec and construction on the Tyrnos appear to have the goods. I use a 30 for trolling and that reel has been very good. Let us know how you go.
Cheers

Sachin Chaudhry:

--- Quote from: sachin chaudhry on August 30, 2008, 08:02:18 AM ---Hi Rohit.
I had similar thoughts in mind as the spec and construction on the Tyrnos appear to have the goods. I use a 30 for trolling and that reel has been very good. Let us know how you go.
Cheers

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Any feedback on this Rohit??

Rohit Saqa Lal:
Wish I could say yes mate, been so busy pumping out rod after rod that I havent had time to build one for this lil beastie as I want to make it something extra special with some extra attention. Wont be long now though. I do have some trips to the kingy grounds lined up.

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