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    Talking overhead reels

    I want to buy a shimano tld20 2 speed but I have recently discovered the Gillmaster BGR30W 2Speed but I am not familiar with this reel. If anyone can supply information regarding the Gillmaster and how it compares to the Shimano I would be very appreciative.
    thanks
    dave

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    Re: overhead reels

    Hi Dave the fish on my profile was catch with TLD30 2SPEED great reel whats the price of the Gillmaster cheers

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    Re: overhead reels

    Dont know much about the gillmeister range of reels but when it comes to tackle i believe you should stick with gear that has a proven track record. Go with the shimano mate you wont be dissapointed.

    Cheers

    Francis

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    stay with shimano you cant go wrong

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    I would have to agree with the comments from above...check the warranty with gillmaster...bet it is no where near Shimano`s...

    Cheers Mick

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    i have tld 20 single speed, great reel for the price and the drag handles a lot of pressure, leave it to your mates to test the lesser known brands

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    Re: overhead reels

    gillmaster $300.00

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    Still would buy Shimano cheers

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    m8 ive brought a few gilmaster reels and they now sit under a pile of dust and old hand me downs after being used once ,stick with the known brands and save yourself some cash .
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    Re: overhead reels

    I've since learnt from someone in WA that they are not a very reliable reel. He posed a new choice to the TLD20 and that is the Sealine LD-50H. I have priced both at the same price. Any thoughts anyone
    dave

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    Re: overhead reels

    Good reels one of my mates has a 30 2speed sealine then i think it comes down to the daiwa shimano thing both are good reels cheers

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    Re: overhead reels

    I have HEARD that the LD-50H is just a copy of the TLD-20 but not as good. The drag surface is not a big as for the Shimano. I do not own a Daiwa LD-50, although I had a friend who did buy a Daiwa lever drag overhead and regretted it. I do own both the TLD-15 and TLD-20. Both very nice reels, tough and reliable. Do my own servicing no problems.

    The TLD-20 can be bought from around $150 on sale. They represent very good value for money and are tough and reliable and will not let you down for their intended applications - light game and reef fishing with 20-30 lb line.

    Jeremy
    "The underlying spirit of angling is that the skill of the angler is pitted against the instinct and strength of the fish and the latter is entitled to an even chance for it's life."
    (Quotation from the rules of the Tuna Club Avalon, Santa Catalina, U.S.A.)

    Apathy is the enemy

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    Re: overhead reels

    And the Shimanos probably a copy of a Penn !!
    Last edited by cammac; 02-06-2007 at 05:07 PM.

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    Re: overhead reels

    For the price go the TLD, IMO.
    Well proven, good track record.
    Cheers.

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    I have tld's but I would buy the sealine over a tld now

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