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01-02-2008, 07:08 PM
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Ruled only by the tide
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Truro
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Question: Reel for Tuna?
I'm thinking of upgrading my old Penn 9/0s for a couple of Shimano TLD 30s. Anyone have any experience with these reels for tuna fishing in terms of how they perform and how well they hold up? I can't afford Penn International IIs (such as the 50). Any comments would be appreciated.
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Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.
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01-02-2008, 07:27 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
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The Shimano tlds are great reels and will hold up, though in my opinion you need to upgrade the short handles!
I've caught tuna on my 20 and 30 tld 2speeds, I no longer use then because I've got 6 new vsw 50 internationals.
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LETS GO BRANDON
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01-02-2008, 10:01 PM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
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For sbft you'll be fine.
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Make America Great Again.
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01-02-2008, 11:58 PM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
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I fear
The power of the dark side is growing strong in you, young sweetwater.
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01-03-2008, 09:29 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Truro
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TLD's will do the job, though really look at the size you want. 30's will work, are lighter and will be more "fun", but the fish are getting bigger, maybe a 50 for not too much more money? I know alot of the charters are going with the 50's, and even a few with the 70's, which in my opinion are way too heavy!!!
On our long Truro winter walks we check-up on your new construction, when's the projected completion?
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01-03-2008, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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The Shimanos are fine and have a good rep, but when I wanted a new 30, I did some research and found good reviews on the Diawa 30 SLD (I think thats the model). Huge drag system with lever drag, and alot cheaper than the Shimanos. So far it has held up and worked great on multiple tuna in the 50-65 pound range.
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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01-04-2008, 05:01 PM
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Ruled only by the tide
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Truro
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MAKAI
The power of the dark side is growing strong in you, young sweetwater.
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It was ONLY a matter of time Jedi-Beach Master!  |
Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.
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01-05-2008, 10:49 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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The dark side rocks.
trolling
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BANG! FISH ON!! HEARTRATE IS THROUGH THE ROOF!!!!!!!
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01-05-2008, 05:04 PM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Thunnus
Many souls have been lost pursuing the dark lord, Thunnus Thynnus, my young padawan.
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01-05-2008, 07:23 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: sagamore beach
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The new Shimano TLD-2 is a awesome tuna reel.
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01-07-2008, 06:42 AM
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Been many moons
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Aquidneck Island
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okuma titus gold or okuma titus silver reels. An overlooked reliable tuna reel.
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Standing on the water, casting your bread
While the eyes of the idol with the iron head are glowing
Distant ships sailing into the mist
You were born with a snake in both of your fists while a hurricane was blowing
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01-07-2008, 09:02 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChiefLinesider
okuma titus gold or okuma titus silver reels. An overlooked reliable tuna reel.
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Absatively !!!!!!
Very overlooked, my 50s are Okumas (50W) to be more precise.
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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