The Tyrnos range has been very popular with light and medium tackle enthusiasts wanting Tiagra performance without a Tiagra price tag. Trolling for Spanish Mackerel or dropping baits for tasty eating fish such as Coral Trout – the Tyrnos range has proved to be very versatile for a variety of applications.

The 12 holds 384 metres of 7kg and the 16 holds 475 metres of 9kg, although as the model numbers suggest, they would also make superb 6 kilo [12lb] and 8 kilo [16lb] game reels. The drag at strike while retaining adequate free spool is 6kg, while the maximum drag at full (sunset) is 15kg, so you could fill them with heavier braided line and use them for non-IGFA fishing as well. With no cross-bar to get in the way, extra stopping power via thumb pressure can be easily applied if such a situation warrants. Gear speed across the range is a uniform 5:1.

If you’ve been wanting to step-up and tangle with mega class Tuna and Marlin you now can with the introduction of the new 50 LRS model. Just like its II speed cousin, the 50 packs a powerful punch that is going to have just about any game fish surfacing for a gasp of air!

The single speed versions have alternating twin pawl anti-reverse mechanisms, while the dual speed reels have double pawls. These sleek looking reels are going to be a big light tackle hit this summer.