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Originally posted by gbry15
fishweewee
How are the Shimano 15's and 20's holding up using wire on them? How much use have you given them.
gary
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Gary - I ain't no boating expert and I don't use wire line a lot.
But on certain charters where nothing else is producing, I will use my own wireline rig to position a chunk of meat in strong current to get down to the fish. Capt. Bob Rocchetta (Orient Point, NY) showed me this technique to great effect over the past few years. I think last year it caught a 50 for him...in the morning in broad daylight.
I would go with the TLD 20 for wire line trolling applications and chunking into a fast current. If you're using braided line for backing make sure you spray some WD-40 on it before laying on the wire.
The Penn 113H's (4/0) are the old ubiquitous standbys. The Penn's feel lighter (even though they weigh in at 28 oz vs. 23.6 oz for the Shimano TLD 20) and are probably easier to service than the Shimanos. But, personally, I feel the Shimano TLD 20 is a better and more substantial reel as far as "fighting feel" and comfort goes. The Shimano has a lower profile and it is smoother. The lever drag gives me a little more flexibility over the star drag system one the Penns - but that's just my preference.
The TLD is a little more money than the Penn, but worth it IMO. As far as durability goes, they haven't failed me. The TLD's have a graphite body, I dont' know if that's a plus or minus in your book. Gear ratios are in the same ballpark. The Penn 113H's are 3.25:1 where the Shimano TLD's are 3.6:1.
-WW
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