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......Genuine Tuff Tackle Australian built assemblies
Brawn 8000 tournament proto-type pictured below. Production reels available from March onwards
The Brawn 8000 will be the first released Brawn reel, 10000, 12000 models to follow soon after
2500 and 4500 Brawn reels, Mid 2012
BRAWN 8000
Designed for Jigging. 870mm line retrieve.
Magnetic bail lock (no springs)
Magnetic drag clicker (no springs)
Factory limited drag 30kg (66lb) (bench load test line pressure 40kg (88lb)
10 x SS bearings
4 x ertalyte bearings
Designed to be service free, 3000hrs of 10 Nm of shaft load @ 3000rpm, gear life.
That means 3000 hours of hauling fish before major over haul required
Completely CNC machined from 6061, 7075 and 630 SS materials (no plastic parts, no die cast parts)
Low rotating mass (minimal inertia start up, and stop) (spins up very quickly, and stops instantly without inducing gear stresses)
Dynamically balanced rotor assembly, by specialist turbine manufacturer
Meaning the reels feeling is instantly responsive, and less tiring to use than reels with heavy weighted rotors, without sacrificing strength
And of course designed and made in Australia by Tuff Tackle Pty ltd
Projects in design phase:
- Brawn 2500 , 4500 reels
- Automatic variable speed / load control upgrade kit
- Automatic slack line retrieve
- Preset on/off bait feeder drag adjustment drag knob upgrade kit.
BRAWN HYBRID 6000 pictured above
BRAWN HYBRID 6000 internals pictured below
Limited edition run, only 100 total to be made of Brawn Hybrid 6000 / 8000
$350 each
FAQ: Can a Hybrid reel be upgraded to a Brawn later on ?
ANS: Yes, The Hybrid 6000 or 8000 can be upgraded to Brawn or Brawn tournament 6000, 8000, 10000, 12000 sizes.
FAQ: How much would it cost to upgrade ?
ANS: Only the cost difference between reels. Eg: Brawn Hybrid - Upgrade to Brawn 6000 = $100
FAQ: Can I change the parts myself ?
ANS: Yes, If you are good with tools, and small parts, and can follow a diagram
FAQ: If I got you to upgrade it, is there any labour charges ?
ANS: No, you just need to send it to us, and pay for the postage. We upgrade it and send it back including your old parts.
FAQ: What, if any advantages are there to upgrading later ?
ANS: A big weight reduction. Lower rotating mass of parts (spins up to full speed alot quicker). More drag
FAQ: How long will it take you to upgrade my Hybrid reel ?
ANS: 2 working days
At this stage Tuff Tackle is not looking for distributors or additional resellers of Brawn reels, please don't ask as a refusal will often offend.
Our chosen sales assistants are "Rigmaster Tackle" and "Fishon Australia" Kings Park Sydney
At this stage export to USA for distribution is taken
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Finally, you can purchase direct from TUFF TACKLE and SAVE $$$. Purchase your Reels and Rods direct from the manufacturer!
