Quick Question!

[leckytech]

the rod is topper but the reel i coudnt comment on as the lads say the tld is a good bit of kit the reel i use is a diawa sealine and it hasnt failed me in years it can cope with massive pressure and holds alot of line plus the price aint to bad either here is a one from ebay

Sea Fishing Reel Multiplyer Daiwa Sealine 450H on eBay (end time 23-Apr-10 19:29:26 BST)

Sorry Deano just missed your post, think ive done the right thing though, thanks for taking the time though mate

[KeithB]

The 8 footer is 2 piece Paul, but it's roughly 1 X 2ft piece & 1 x 6ft piece.

I've got the one piece 6'6" version.

They are rated 20/60lb but because it's thin solid carbon it just feels like a 20lb class rod.

[The Great Wallsendo]

if it's a fladen solid carbon you're going for then 20/50 or 20/60 will be the ones to go with

when you see them you'll think you've been sent the wrong rod as they as skinny as a spinning rod but they are very very strong

[wildcard]

The two main qualities I like in a boat reel are a low gear ratio and low weight. Your original post had a 5;3/1 which is far too high for boat fishing. That type of ratio is more suited to beach reels where you need to get your gear up off the seabed and wound in fast. Low weight is important because you will be stood holding your gear sometimes for hours on end.

I also like level winds on mine. If using braid it prevents a groove wearing in your thumb. Stainless bearings,lever drag and solid spools are also important.

The penns have a ratio of about 3;6/1 which is better if winding up decent fish, but your Shimano is better still with a 2:1 retreive in low gear. They are also very light and a superb bit of kit.

You dont get this type of spec on a £50 cotton bobbin methinks. Good choice with the Shimano.

Alan

[The Great Wallsendo]

How much is the going rate for a TLD 15?

Cheers

They've gone up since I bought mine brand new for £85...they're now anywhere from £95 to £105 before postage if buying online

[lingking]

reel

keep awa frae the reel bonny lad

[leckytech]

keep awa frae the reel bonny lad

Understood perfectly

[leckytech]

Now bought the Fladen Maxximus 6'6" single piece from tackle bargains!

Now dreaming of pulling monsters out of wrecks

Not cheap this fishing lark! All I need now is another £300 worth of braid/lures and heavy metal

Thanks for all the advice, see you out there

Paul

[The Great Wallsendo]

remember to max your credit card

[Macka]

I can't understand why that ebay seller won't allow goods to be collected, shame when he's just up the road.

Normally its done to squeeze a few extra quid out of the buyer.