Shimano vs Daiwa

[stumps]

With the new season approaching iam going to treat myself to a new reel as my present Penn Commander is on its last legs.
What i'm after is either a Shimano Torium 20 or a Daiwa Saltist 30TH - anyone got any preferences ?

[Norman]

Hi mate,

I use Penn all the time (years old now and no probs) 225 LD & the heavier 245 LD

approx £100

[sless]

i have got a penn 225 LD
i also have a shimano
tld 15
they are both great reels

[Stephen]

used a penn 225ld for 4 year now really good no problems changed bearings thats it

[stumps]

Thanks very much, looks like i will be looking at Penn reels instead. Will save me a few quid as well.

[KeithB]

I'm sure I read somewhere Penn are no longer doing the 225's

[ronw]

bought a shimano charter special last year broke on its first outing not saying this is the norm with shimano but ai took it back and swapped for an ABU.

[Norman]

looked in mags keith and I think your right, no sign of Penn 225LD or 245LD
shame if they stopped making them, just goes to show how good they are if you loose interest in a new reel and the current market cos yours is working so well ........


However you could try this ..................

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Penn-225LD-Lever-Drag-Sea-Boat-Multiplier-Reel_W0QQitemZ150049322372QQihZ005QQcategoryZ11728QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem