Any thoughts on Shimano TLD reel?

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Originally Posted by octico

I am looking to get a new reel What do you guys think of the Shimano TLD 15 lever drag or the Shimano TLD 25 lever drag

TLD's are great reels but they do not cast well. I like them for trolling, flylining live bait, and dropper loop fishing.

I got this tuna on a TLD5 with 30lbs spectra and a 30lbs fluorocarbon topshot (flylined Sardine)


This Yellow using a TLD15 65 spectra 40lbs fluoro (dropperloop Squid)


This Tshark using a TLD25 with straight 40lbs Mono (trolling bait/skirted jig)


Great reels!! Your results may vary