Any thoughts on Shimano TLD reel?

[FISH11]

I have a TLD 15 that I've had for over 16 years and have never had any problems with it. It was my only saltwater reel when I started Kayak fishing. Out of all the reels I now have I still like the way the lever drag works the best, it it so easy to control and adjust. I would not have any problems purchasing another or larger size TLD. The only thing I hooked that I was not able to land (I don't think anything could) was a gray whale that took my flylined greenback on December 31, 2013 of La Jolla. Gave me a sleigh ride before I cut the 65 lb braided line.

[battleborn]

have a few shimano lever drags and they are indeed work horses. The graphite can be the weak link but if fished within the design you will have a light reel with a beefy drag system. don't expect to be casting chovies with them. If you found a decent price on one i would go for it. Also shimano has a good support network so parts should not be a problem. Cheers

[battleborn]

Originally Posted by FISH11

I have a TLD 15 that I've had for over 16 years and have never had any problems with it. It was my only saltwater reel when I started Kayak fishing. Out of all the reels I now have I still like the way the lever drag works the best, it it so easy to control and adjust. I would not have any problems purchasing another or larger size TLD. The only thing I hooked that I was not able to land (I don't think anything could) was a gray whale that took my flylined greenback on December 31, 2013 of La Jolla. Gave me a sleigh ride before I cut the 65 lb braided line.

Must have been a hell of a ride!