The Shimano Tiagra® TI130A has long been used by commercial fishermen and charter captains. It is the flagship from the
shimano tiagra series
this reel is huge and it was designed to catch big fish, really big fish! It has a staggering 99 lbs of drag and the stopping power to land anything in the ocean.
What is the difference between tiagra 50WA and 50wlrsa?
the only difference in the 2 reels is the drag curve on the LRSA is steeper and more similar to the 80 The 50 WLRS/A has an 80 # drag, the SAME drag found in the 80W Tiagra. The Tiagra 50 has a 50# drag.
How much line does a Tiagra 80W hold?
line capacity mono
(yds/lb): 80/950 Line Capacity Braid (yds/lb): 100/2445, 150/2365, 200/1920. Max Drag (lbs): 35 lbs Strike/44 lbs Drag.
How much drag does a Shimano Tiagra have?
Max Drag (lbs): 28.5 lbs Strike/37.5 lbs Drag. Gear Ratio: 3.1:1, 1.3:1.
What does LRSA stand for Shimano?
The LRS (
long range special
) has a higher drag curve designed for the So Cal guys catching big tuna from a dead boat. Here’s a post about the Tiagra 50wlrs, which I would imagine shares similar upgraded drag. Tiagra 50WA vs 50W LRSA – The Hull Truth. That’s what I read about them in the past anyway.
Which is better tiagra or Sora?
Essentially, the Tiagra is a better option if you want a slightly lighter and
quicker groupset
If you want a mix of performance and value, opt for the Sora. If you are looking for more performance (without having an 11-speed groupset), opt for the Tiagra.
What is the difference between Tiagra and 105?
The Tiagra and 105 cassettes both feature nickel plated steel sprockets although the 105 version has an a spider arm and a lockring made from anodised aluminium and it’s considerably lighter. The biggest difference, though, is that a 105 cassette is 11-speed while a Tiagra one is 10-speed.
How much line does a 50W hold?
The reel will hold. Line Capacity – Mono: 550 yds./80 lb. Line Capacity – Braid: 1575 yds./80 lb., 1235 yds./100 lb., 1180 yds./150 lb.
How much drag is enough?
The rule of thumb for drag setting is 30% (or 1/3) of the line breaking strength So for example, if you are using a 15 lb test line, then the optimal drag for your reel should be around 5 pounds.
What should my drag be set to?
According to traditional theory, drags should be set to between one quarter and one third of the line’s rated breaking strength.
How much drag do you need for inshore fishing?
Since the line I use for inshore fishing is 10 lbs, the recommended range is 2 to 3 lbs So I was pleased to see that my time-tested drag setting is 2.3 lbs, which is in the middle of the recommended range.
What does LRS stand for Shimano?
The LRS stands for Long Range Special (I believe..not a Shimano conventional reel guy myself) and it generally means it has a higher drag curve than the standard drag for the size reel. So a 50WLRS reel will have the equivalent drag of the Shimano 80 reel.
Is tiagra better than Ultegra?
Taking the stock rim brake setups for each of the groupsets, Ultegra is the clear winner here. The compound of the pads and the presence of
brake shoe
gives a more positive braking feel with more power and greater control.
What is the Shimano hierarchy?
Shimano Road Groupsets – at a glance: Components at different levels of quality and cost are arranged into ‘hierarchies’, starting with the entry level Tourney, to pro level Dura-Ace Di2 Shimano’s most popular road groupset hierarchy is the 105, famed for its value and versatility.
How many speeds is tiagra?
Tiagra remains 10-speed , which rules out compatibility with higher level groupsets.
Can you race with Tiagra?
Tiagra is fine if you are not racing or a little more than a casual cyclist I would go for 105. I believe Tiagra has more plastic pieces in its design making it less durable.
When did Tiagra become 10 speed?
Shimano have announced that their Tiagra groupset is to go 10 speed for 2012.
What year did Shimano Tiagra come out?
The Shimano Tiagra group was introduced around the year 2000 and replaced the previously existing RX100 group. Tiagra has been offered as a ten-fold group since 2012. 2005 was the Octalink recordingIntroduced in the group’s crank and bottom bracket.
How much line can a Penn 8000 hold?
The Penn Conflict 8000 is a great reel for offshore use. This reel features a maximum drag of 30 lbs, and a 5.3:1 gear ratio. When used with 20 LB test monofilament or 80 LB test braid, this reel can hold 332 yards of line.
Citations
https://www.meltontackle.com/shimano-reel-tiagra-130a-2-spd.html
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/shimano–tiagra-a-ti130a-big-game-two-speed-conventional-reel–7746795