Shimano TLD 25 Combo

[SeaHunt]

AMart all sports have got Shimano TLD 25 with Shimano Taipan 5' 10" Rod on sale for $359.. Does that sound cheap to you guys?

[saen]

I can get a TLD25 for $260
but i dont know much about the taipans & their value

The deal doesnt sound to bad since most tackle stores sell the tld25 for $250 by itself

so i reckon it might be a good deal-just depeds on the rod

cheers

JJ

[SeaHunt]

Hey JJ,
I have never actually used a TLD , so excuse my ignorance if it is a stupid question, but, can the be used as both overhead and under Rod? :P

[Billo]

Seahunt ...small game reel ....overhead only !


for a single speed that would not be much of a bargain , just about average ...

if it's a 2 speed ....snap it up !

[kingmad]

I don't think 25's come in 2 speed? Do they? ???

[saen]

Nah, 2speeds come in 30 & 50
tld's as billo said is small game reels and they are overheads, best small overhead for game fish you can buy i reckon

cheers

JJ

[SeaHunt]

I had a good look at it ,I realise it is a small game reel.. But still maybe too big for me just yet.. I think the TLD 20's come in 2 speed, maybe I should be checking those out instead.. AMART only had 15's and 25's. I only have a good Alvey and a few egg beaters ,one is a pretty good Shimano, but its not ideal if you get something pretty big on. For a start you can only get about 180 yds of 15 lb line on.

[clutter]

The TLD 30 has the same spool capacity as the TLD 25.
Question to JJ, where are these tackle shops that sell TLD 25's for $250? I think you will find that most sell them for $325 to $350.

Clutter

[sominc]

im supportin clutter on that statement. i have never see a tld 25 for under 300

[saen]

Misunderstanding............... I said tackle shops sells them for $350, but i can get them for $250

[SeaHunt]

Springwood Marine are having a big end of year sale starting today, might wander down and what they have in the way of reels etc..

[Brooksy]

MO tackle have tld 15, 20 and 25s with rods at the moment for $299

[POWDER]

TRY SHIMREELS ON EBAY.HE HAS ALL THE GEAR AND PRETTY CHEAP IF YOU DONT MIND BUYING OVERSEAS.CHECK OUT HIS EBAY STORE AS WELL,YOU CAN BUY DIRECT WITHOUT AN AUCTION

[kemplers]

actually, the TLD 25 is available for $249!! dont know how its so cheap.. are they phasing out this model???? its seems pretty good value to me...
http://www.##################.com/store/product.asp?ID=364

[mr_phishy]

Im agreeing with 'clutter' on this matter.. most 'normal' tackle outlets will sell u a tld25 for about $325-$350. a m@rt all sports does have a deal on at the moment which is a pretty good combo price, you could probably haggle them for a spool of line too,..

Also, someone else mentioned MO Tackles deal on the tlds, definatly $299 for the combo and some line! Ive never heard of $250 but maybe it does exist.

Mr Seahunt, i might suggest that you assess what you really want this rod/reel package for? $$$ vs useage is something to think about and don't mean to undermine yur skills or confidence , BUT you should have a good understanding on "how" a reel works before outlaying yur hard earnt $$$.

MicK

[kemplers]

above I have proof that $250 is realistic and available...

[SeaHunt]

Dear Mr_phishy,
I do believe I have a basic understanding of how reels work in general, having used
and repaired my own for the last 30 years.
My knowledge is limited in that I have always had either side cast , eggbeaters or baitcasters. My reel selection was probably limited by being land based.
About 5 years ago I got my first boat, it was old and I was not overly confident about venturing out too far. Two years ago I bought a new boat and now I get out a lot more and a lot further.
You only have to get spooled once using 200 metres of 20 lb braid , which is about all that will fit on my Shimano Aernos XT 8000 , to know that maybe an eggbeater is just not quite up to the job, so what I want is probably (but feel free to suggest) a light game reel on an overhead rod that can hold a reasonable amout of line. And , provided I don't get ripped off, the money is not an issue.
Thankyou.
C Hunt

[whiteman]

C***

I love my TLD25 Combo from THAT store. Best price by miles. They even threw in a quality spray jacket. Go forth and buy!