Kooks Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I've been research a new reel for fiji trip. I wanted something under $100, have decent drag and match a 6-10 stick that I can cast all day with. So I came across the Okuma trios 40s. It retails for about $140 here but I found it for about $70-80 in the US. I'm loving the sound of it - 9kgs of drag and weighs only 300gms. As a bonus the 40s...the "S" means high speed retrieve. Anyone had any experience with them? Specs: Gear Ratio 6.2:1 Bearings 9BB , 1 RB Drag Max (lbs) 18.0 Line Capacity ( LB / Yards ) 200/6, 160/8, 110/10 Line Per Handle Turn 31" Model Number Trio-30S Weight (grams) 295 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIMMY C Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I've been research a new reel for fiji trip. I wanted something under $100, have decent drag and match a 6-10 stick that I can cast all day with. So I came across the Okuma trios 40s. It retails for about $140 here but I found it for about $70-80 in the US. I'm loving the sound of it - 9kgs of drag and weighs only 300gms. As a bonus the 40s...the "S" means high speed retrieve. Anyone had any experience with them? Specs: Gear Ratio 6.2:1 Bearings 9BB , 1 RB Drag Max (lbs) 18.0 Line Capacity ( LB / Yards ) 200/6, 160/8, 110/10 Line Per Handle Turn 31" Model Number Trio-30S Weight (grams) 295 Avoid purchasing it from the US. You will void the lifetime warranty in Australia. I have the 55s and it is fantastic ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz_brett Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I love okuma reels but for $70-$80 + postage if not included would then be getting close to the $100 mark for an extra $40 or less if you strike the right tackle shop you can get lifetime warranty. I have claimed on okuma warranty on a badly neglected reel and they still fixed like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasksta Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I have a trio 20 I use for spinning multiple times a week and I love it. Has a great drag system but need to keep it lubed up and serviced as it has dried up a couple of times and gotten rough. I am pretty tough on it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kooks Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 Well I decided to buy it from the US. I found it for $56 and also bought some 150y of 15lb power pro for 15 bucks too. I know I don't get the life time warranty on the reel but for that price I should have bought 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasksta Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I got a salina 40 for 70 bucks from the US, god bless America! By the way my mate has had local warranty repairs on a US bought Salina no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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