Shimano has redesigned these reels for 2011! We are accepting pre-orders now. Reels will ship in early September 2010.
The new Shimano Trinidad A is lighter, and more powerful than the original. Shimano added two additional ball bearings to make this reel even smoother! If you are in the market for a conventional casting reel, the Shimano Trinidad A should be at the top of your list!
Shimano Trinidad A Reels features include: High
Efficiency Gearing (HEG), X-Ship Gear Support System for enhanced
Efficiency, Power and Smoothness, Dartainium II Drag for High Pressures
and Durability, Super Free (SF) for incredible freespool and
castability, E.I. Surface Treatment for extreme corrosion protection,
Ultra-Lightweight Cold Forged Aluminum Magnumlite Spool with E.I.,
Compact, One-Piece Cold Forged AL Frame and Left Sideplate Deign with
E.I, One-Piece Cold Forged and Machined AL Right Sideplate with E.I., S
A-RB (Shielded A-RB Bearings), Super Stopper with Silent Twin Pawl
Assist Stopper, Manual Metal Clutch Lever with Corrosion Prevention Pad,
Adjustable Handle Shank, Lightweight Ergonomic Handle Knob, Chrome
Plated Screws, Clicker, Cold Forged AL Drag Star with Micro-Click, Metal
Rod Clamp, Approved for use in Saltwater, and Rated for Mono,
Flurocarbon and PowerPro lines.