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Brand: Shimano

Located in: conventional/trolling reels

Versatility for Cast, Troll & Live Bait! Super tough reels featuring one-piece graphite/titanium bodies, 4-stainless steel ball bearings, stainless steel gears and main shaft, stainless reel foot, ball bearing titanium and oil ported torpedo knob power handle. Use for Casting lures to yellowtail, albacore, wahoo, tarpon, striped bass, bluefish and cobia. Perfect for Trolling: they are lighter and easier to handle than other lever drag reels. When Live Baiting, the incredible freespool lets your bait run uninhibited while the strike alarm click can be engaged to provide a small mount of resistance on the spools, thus minimizing overruns as you strip line.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 5 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Durable(5), Reliable(3), Smooth drag system(3)

Describe Yourself:

Avid fisher(3)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Dis Reel is Epic!

By Fishboy793 from Boynton Beach, Florida on 2/17/2009

Pros:

Durable, Reliable, Smooth Drag System, Smooth Reeling

Best Uses:

Drifting, Jigging, Light Trolling

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shimano Shimano Lever Drag Reel:

The TLD 15 is a very sturdy, reliable reel. I use mine every other weekend or so on my local drift boat. Here it takes the abuses of salt and drag screamin kings with no problems. Since the reel has a completely graphite frame, maitenece is low.All youhave to do is rinse it lightly and wipe it down with some Penn Rod and Reel cleaner and it will last for years. I have had mine for about 3 1/2 years now with this matenence only.

GREAT REEL

By Bill

from MHC, NC on 2/19/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy Casting, Reliable, Smooth Drag System

Best Uses:

Ocean Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shimano Shimano Lever Drag Reel:

Caught a 400 to 500lb sawfish with this reel using 80lb test in the Keys.Guide told me his client caught a 900lb sawfish with no problems (except a 4 hour fight). Can't beat it for the money.

TLD lever drag great for novice

By Thin Blue Line & Thick Blue Water

from Cape Lookout NC on 7/1/2007

Pros:

Durable, Reliable, Smooth Drag System

Best Uses:

Ocean Fishing, Trolling

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shimano Shimano Lever Drag Reel:

I use TLD15 for Kings and TLD25 for Dolphin and deep bottom fishing. The lever drag is great for those just starting out. It will keep rookies from horsing down too much and breaking good fish off!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

More quality then the price.

By PLAN 9 Fishing Charters

from Hampstead, NC on 2/26/2007

Pros:

Durable, Lightweight, Versatile

Best Uses:

Saltwater Fishing

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shimano Shimano Lever Drag Reel:

I have both TLD 15 and TLD 25's which I use on my charter boat here in NC. These reels are so versatile, the 15's are good for nearshore bottom fishing and trolling for kings, dolphin and sailfish. The 25's have served me well for grouper fishing, and gulfstream trolling for yellowfin tuna and wahoo. The smooth drags have helped my clients in long battles with big fish. The light weight and lever drag systems have helped even the rank novice to successfully fight trophy fish. Highly recommended for the occasional as well as pro angler.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great Reel

By Dan The Man

from Stuart, Florida on 1/21/2007

Pros:

Durable, Lightweight, Versatile

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Saltwater Fishing, Trolling

Comments about Shimano Shimano Lever Drag Reel:

I have 4 TLD 25's and caught lots of big fish on them in 3 years. Never had any problem and they still look new.
Great trolling reel with great drag control.

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