What to know before you buy.
Original 30, Tournament 30T and wider 30TW are distinct single-speed Internationals. Capacity increases across the archive entries, but the model suffix also changes which parts drawing you need. These are not modern VISX reels.
Reference model notes
- Profile reference
- 30 · 30T · 30TW
- Generation
- Legacy versions — match model and revision
- Format
- Conventional
- Configurations researched
- 3
- Water protection
- No modern sealed-reel claim
Published specifications, not test measurements. Maximum drag is not a recommended fishing setting.
The appeal
- Three clearly documented configurations
- Lever-drag format
The compromise
- Single speed
- Internal condition matters more than gold finish
Who should consider it?
For an offshore restoration or a service-checked trolling setup. Budget for inspection before putting an unknown reel under load.
Buying used? What to check.
Confirm exact generation, retrieve hand, spool, service history, internal corrosion, and all modifications. “Refurbished” needs a named refurbisher and a written description of the work and warranty. A used price is not comparable with a new manufacturer price.
Open the inspection checklist →Sizes & specifications
For an offshore restoration or a service-checked trolling setup. Budget for inspection before putting an unknown reel under load.
Historical archive values, not specifications for every production year.
On a phone, tap a model to open its specifications. On larger screens, scroll across the comparison table. Capacity units and high / low ratios remain as published.
30 · 30
- Handle side
- Right
- Gear ratio
- 3.5:1
- Weight
- 54 oz
- Drag
- Not published in checked source
- Line capacity
- Mono (yd/lb): 600/30
- Retrieve / turn
- Not published in checked source
Archive specification; verify installed spool and any modifications.
Specification source ↗ · 2026-10-2430T · 30T
- Handle side
- Right
- Gear ratio
- 3.5:1
- Weight
- 56 oz
- Drag
- Not published in checked source
- Line capacity
- Mono (yd/lb): 700/30
- Retrieve / turn
- Not published in checked source
Archive specification; verify installed spool and any modifications.
Specification source ↗ · 2026-10-2430TW · 30TW
- Handle side
- Right
- Gear ratio
- 3.8:1
- Weight
- 59 oz
- Drag
- Not published in checked source
- Line capacity
- Mono (yd/lb): 900/30
- Retrieve / turn
- Not published in checked source
Archive specification; verify installed spool and any modifications.
Specification source ↗ · 2026-10-24| Model / configuration | Size | Handle side | Gear ratio | Weight | Drag | Line capacity | Retrieve / turn | Source / checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30 | Right | 3.5:1 | 54 oz | Not published in checked source | Mono (yd/lb): 600/30 | Not published in checked source | Manufacturer / archive ↗ 2026-10-24 Archive specification; verify installed spool and any modifications. |
| 30T | 30T | Right | 3.5:1 | 56 oz | Not published in checked source | Mono (yd/lb): 700/30 | Not published in checked source | Manufacturer / archive ↗ 2026-10-24 Archive specification; verify installed spool and any modifications. |
| 30TW | 30TW | Right | 3.8:1 | 59 oz | Not published in checked source | Mono (yd/lb): 900/30 | Not published in checked source | Manufacturer / archive ↗ 2026-10-24 Archive specification; verify installed spool and any modifications. |
Parts & schematics
Find replacement parts
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Use the specialist archive to select your exact model and revision. A zoomable local drawing has not yet been retained for this profile.
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Choose a condition, then confirm the exact model with the seller. Retailers handle payment, shipping and returns.
No verified used price
No new-stock offer verified for this legacy profile.Legacy model: the manufacturer link shows current alternatives, not new stock of this classic.
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About these prices and links
Snapshot checked . Prices and availability can change. No lowest-price claim: comparable retailer offers are not connected. Manufacturer buttons open reference product pages, with a saved variant selected where available. Separate eBay buttons search new inventory; exact-model controls narrow the search. Used and serviced/refurbished buttons open eBay searches, not verified individual offers. Confirm the exact model, condition, current price and availability with the seller. Payment, shipping and returns are handled by the seller.
Sources & verification
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