newell 338,trinidad 40, or torium 20 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

taggermike · 05-07-2011, 05:32 PM

Those 3 reels would all work. The trini 40 is maybe bigger than you'd need. The 16 or 20 size might be better. If you are on a tighter budget go with the Newell. I have an ancient Newell 338 that works well enough but it's drags and cranking power are not comparable to the trinin or the tori. Mike

CalicoCody · 05-08-2011, 09:54 AM

All three reels would do the trick, but personally, I would lean towards the Shimanos. I throw iron with a Torium 30.

The Trinidad 40 has a 4.9:1 gear ratio, so you will have to crank a bit faster for the retrieve, but your shoulder will thank you for the extra torque when you hook a bruiser yellow. All Torium reels have a 6.2:1 ratio, which translates to a faster retrieve, but more of an ass kicking with a big fish.

Price-wise, you can get a Torium 20 for 189, and the 30 for 199. Trinidads will run you several hundred new. The Newell 338 retails for 159 on charkbait and comes with a 5:1 gear ratio or for 5 bucks more, a lower, 3.6:1 ratio.

Hope this helps

Cody

05-07-2011, 05:32 PM	#1
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Those 3 reels would all work. The trini 40 is maybe bigger than you'd need. The 16 or 20 size might be better. If you are on a tighter budget go with the Newell. I have an ancient Newell 338 that works well enough but it's drags and cranking power are not comparable to the trinin or the tori. Mike

05-08-2011, 09:54 AM	#2
CalicoCody Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 46	All three reels would do the trick, but personally, I would lean towards the Shimanos. I throw iron with a Torium 30. The Trinidad 40 has a 4.9:1 gear ratio, so you will have to crank a bit faster for the retrieve, but your shoulder will thank you for the extra torque when you hook a bruiser yellow. All Torium reels have a 6.2:1 ratio, which translates to a faster retrieve, but more of an ass kicking with a big fish. Price-wise, you can get a Torium 20 for 189, and the 30 for 199. Trinidads will run you several hundred new. The Newell 338 retails for 159 on charkbait and comes with a 5:1 gear ratio or for 5 bucks more, a lower, 3.6:1 ratio. Hope this helps Cody