Trinidad 30A Mag

Hi All

Firstly, I'm new to the forum, so forgive me if this topic has already been covered as I'm still finding my way around navigating the forum.

I recently purchased a Trinidad 30A, it's still in its box never been used, I would like to have it greased and magged before taking it for a spin on the beach.
Now this leads to the following questions:

1. I definitely wanna have the reel magged although I honestly don't like the concept of drilling a hole and fitting a knob to the side plate of my reel, hence, I would like to know if there are any differences in a 'static' magged reel and a 'knobby' magged reel? And which concept performs better?

And

2. who in the Cape Town region is best suited to do this?

Thanks in advance
Tee

The adjustable Mag is done by Jonathan Williams (Old Salt) in Cape Town and it has the advantage of being able to set for differing conditions the draw back is the hole drilled in the body of the reel and that cannot be undone.

Wilhelm Kritzinger (Cuban Cigar) also in Cape Town does the MagIT and this is an internal and static system and can be adjusted but with a bit more intricacy.

I have used both but as for the Model of Reel nl the 30A I find the static to be a better option and the Trini A series is one of the reel models that gains the most out of Magging

Okay so internal Mag it is then.
Thanks for your input and quick response Enigma! I'll do some further research on how it works and so on

tee_bag wrote:

Okay so internal Mag it is then.
Thanks for your input and quick response Enigma! I'll do some further research on how it works and so on

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Here is Wilhelm's contact number for the internal Mag-It kit.

I use it on my Toriums and absolutely love the set up.

021 865 2055 or 072 one8six0sixseven0

Regards
Ben

Enigma wrote:

The adjustable Mag is done by Jonathan Williams (Old Salt) in Cape Town and it has the advantage of being able to set for differing conditions the draw back is the hole drilled in the body of the reel and that cannot be undone.

Wilhelm Kritzinger (Cuban Cigar) also in Cape Town does the MagIT and this is an internal and static system and can be adjusted but with a bit more intricacy.

I have used both but as for the Model of Reel nl the 30A I find the static to be a better option and the Trini A series is one of the reel models that gains the most out of Magging

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I Believe Old salt can fit his mag kit, by removing the clicker thus eliminating the need to drill.

Having said that all my reels have been magged by Cuban Cigar and I love them, Trini 16A and Phathom 15 which has 75lb Braid i can Hoof this for further casts without to much fear, my other reels are DC models.

Awesome! Thanks boet will contact him to find out when his available to do it for me

tee_bag wrote:

Hi All

Firstly, I'm new to the forum, so forgive me if this topic has already been covered as I'm still finding my way around navigating the forum.

I recently purchased a Trinidad 30A, it's still in its box never been used, I would like to have it greased and magged before taking it for a spin on the beach.
Now this leads to the following questions:

1. I definitely wanna have the reel magged although I honestly don't like the concept of drilling a hole and fitting a knob to the side plate of my reel, hence, I would like to know if there are any differences in a 'static' magged reel and a 'knobby' magged reel? And which concept performs better?

And

2. who in the Cape Town region is best suited to do this?

Thanks in advance
Tee

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Like Enigma,

All my trinis are magged. I recently , well last year fitted a knobby type mag to my trini 16. Now, it was a blackdog tackle knobby. The problem I have now, the reel casts fine, but, It has to be in full(closest to spool setting) and cannot be adjusted out, this is then too fast for the reel...so due to the magnet size, ive basically got a static mag.

All my other trinis are static magged with Cuban Cigars mags. they are far better for me in this instance. depending on the type that Jonathan can fit for you, if its an 8mm knobby it means drilling either way. If fitted in the clicker position, this section of the trinis is very close to the spool and there is not much room for adjustment. There is also the odd occasion of the line wrapping around the knob in windy conditions.

but it works fine for me for now. Good product.

The statics work a charm for the trinis. I would recommend them over a knobby style for these particuliar reels.

tee_bag wrote:

Awesome! Thanks boet will contact him to find out when his available to do it for me

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Hi tee_bag ...you have a PM !

Howzit guys,

I have my Trini 30A for 4 years and had the MagIT fitted in June this year, by Étienne in Durban.
This reel paired with a Medium heavy Poseidon HMG, casting a 8 once grapnel...I used to get not more than 90m (due to overwinds). After the MagIT was fitted and I gradually loosened the cast control cap, I have cast up to 130m without any overwinds, and I think I could cast further if I loosen the cast control cap even more.

I would recommend fitting the MagIT kit to a Trini 30 anyday.

Ballyhoo wrote:

Howzit guys,

I have my Trini 30A for 4 years and had the MagIT fitted in June this year, by Étienne in Durban.
This reel paired with a Medium heavy Poseidon HMG, casting a 8 once grapnel...I used to get not more than 90m (due to overwinds). After the MagIT was fitted and I gradually loosened the cast control cap, I have cast up to 130m without any overwinds, and I think I could cast further if I loosen the cast control cap even more.

I would recommend fitting the MagIT kit to a Trini 30 anyday.

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Etienne can set up your MAG-IT fitted Trini for you, so that you can cast it, with a loose spool (cast control backed out, with the reel in freespool, to allow a tiny amount of sideways play on the spool, WITHOUT touching the spool during the sinker's flight ... and maybe he already did so ... your own test casting, will come up with the answer ... enjoy !