Which small Lever Drag Reel?

[Graham B]

I have been after an Abu 6600LD for a while and can't seem to get a good fully functional one I think they don't make them anymore?
Has anyone got any idea if any of the other tackle manufacturers make the same size as a 6600 or 6500 or smaller Lever drag reel.
I want it for light braid fishing with a 6lb class rod and hopefully just a 5oz(or smaller) leadhead to get maximum enjoyment/sport.
If not I think I am going to have to go down the dreaded fixed spool route!

Cheers,

Graham.

[KeithB]

Still see TLD5's on TLD10's on ebay occasionally.

[northeast1]

Second that, great reels thou not tried a TLD5 the 10s and 15s are great

[The Jester]

Shimano Charter Special's are about the size of a Penn 535......

[canman]

Pretty much the same route I went down 2-3 yrs ago Graham. Got a 6-12lb sonik boat rod, used with a left handed small multipier, but then changed over to a fixed spool, set the clutch so even a 2lb fish could take line, but if a bigger one was hooked, found it no problem with another click on the clutch tension knob and let the fun begin.

[The Great Wallsendo]

I managed to get hold of a TLD 5 last year for about £50...yet to be used LOL

[big_sean]

Charter Special 1000LD Will be the best reel you ever buy


Sean

[Graham B]

I have looked at the charter special as Micky has got one but I think the Abu is still quite a bit smaller? I may be wrong? Just fancy it for ultra light fishing that's all. Haven't seen a TLD 5 before?

Cheers,

Graham.

[KeithB]

TLD 5's & 10's are no longer made so they fetch decent prices second hand.

[lingking]

tld 5 on ebay at the moment

[KeithB]

£130

[lingking]

£130

aye keith,and the two he sold before that went to 160

i can see T G W having a sale shortly

[The Great Wallsendo]

is it with a box?

One reason I've been reluctant to use it in truth is the resale value

[lingking]

no mention of box described as a1 condition

[The Great Wallsendo]

I think he's a bit optimistic LOL I note nobody has bid