Anyone have any experience or thoughts about either of these reels? Might want to replace a couple of Penn 114H 6/0's....one definitely needs fixing. I have a Penn80 and 2 Penn 50's so looking to fill in the lower end. Each reel does come in a "50" class.

Daiwa Saltist 2 Speed Lever Drag STTLD30-2SPD (22lb drag, 6BB) ~$275

Shimano TLD 30 2-Speed Conventional Reel - TLD30IIA (33lb drag, 4BB) ~$240

Thanks.

I switched over to TLD 50s for trolling bars.

At least in Cape Cod Bay where most of the fish are 50+" I think 30s are too small. I've caught fish up to 70" on the TLD 50s with no issues at all.

Buzzy i have actually been doing alot of research/ read (w/lots of pictures) and the TLDS are amazing,
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I'd get a few more 50 lever drags, 2 speed not necessary.

I'd get a few more 50 lever drags, 2 speed not necessary.

I agree, find a couple used 50 wide international single speeds for cheap money, cant go wrong. We got 4 for $150 a peice I think 3 or 4 years ago.

saltist is the better of the 2 you asked about. I like the okuma marquesa in that size to.

I agree, find a couple used 50 wide international single speeds for cheap money, cant go wrong. We got 4 for $150 a peice I think 3 or 4 years ago.

You still want the rod?

Got 1 50W in the mail, thanks all....