Any thoughts on Shimano TLD reel? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

skrilla · 07-17-2014, 03:00 PM

TLD15... decent workhorse of a reel. I hotrodded mine with TLD30II belleville washers, Carbontex drags, and added a bearing sleeve since mine had a loss of freespool issue. I'm going to replace the factory handle with a bigger aftermarket one since the stock knobs are puny.

TLD25... another workhorse of a reel. Great for trolling. The graphite frame is the weakest link and some have broken off at the reel base from high drag pressures. There are Tiburon frames that will make these bulletproof.

Both reels are old designs before the superline era. For the money you can get a newer and better reel. Or with a little know how you can buy used and modify them to exceed their factory performance specs.

Hit up Alantani.com under the Shimano subforum. Great break down and review if these reels.

07-17-2014, 03:00 PM	#5
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	TLD15... decent workhorse of a reel. I hotrodded mine with TLD30II belleville washers, Carbontex drags, and added a bearing sleeve since mine had a loss of freespool issue. I'm going to replace the factory handle with a bigger aftermarket one since the stock knobs are puny. TLD25... another workhorse of a reel. Great for trolling. The graphite frame is the weakest link and some have broken off at the reel base from high drag pressures. There are Tiburon frames that will make these bulletproof. Both reels are old designs before the superline era. For the money you can get a newer and better reel. Or with a little know how you can buy used and modify them to exceed their factory performance specs. Hit up Alantani.com under the Shimano subforum. Great break down and review if these reels. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13