by dahlberg » Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:23 pm
Hi OS
I think shawn is referring to the trinidad's superiority at fishing very large double bladed bucktails at high speeds while pursuing muskies.
It comes down to pure cranking power on a lure that pulls very hard.
Also, important to note, the big bucktail is retrieved at a steady rate with a steady even pull so the line is uniformly tight during the entire retrieve which allows it (especially if you use 80-100#line) to lay nicely on the spool even without a level wind.
If you're using lures that you jerk or twitch erratically the lack of a levelwind becomes a bigger issue.
No doubt, a disengaging level wind is a benefit for casting efficiency. As you've no doubt noticed, the 300 Curado has a disengaging level wind, where the TE's do not.
The reason they chose not to design them with disengaging level winds has to do with drag pressure being inconsistant in a wide spool reel when you really put the heat on, plus when the line is on the far right of the spool and the level wind is on the far left (with can happen with a disengaging level wind) if you're really, really pulling you can literally bend or blow the level wind mechanism right out of it's birth!
best,
L
Larry Dahlberg
The Hunt For Big Fish