The Shimano Trinidad is a name that resonates with all Saltwater Anglers. It has earned an impeccable reputation for power and reliability world wide. Shimano's quest for the new Trinidad A was no easy task. Lighter, smaller and more compact were the key physical characteristics and they were accomplished. Shimano's performance goal was to build the best casting reel in this category. Shimano shattered its targets and built a reel for casting which all others will be measured by.