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« Reply #15 on: May 09, 2012, 06:58:40 PM » |
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I did the change from left side plate bushing to bearing that is shown in the tutorial on my 15/30. Although good before, the freespool is now excellent..
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« Reply #16 on: May 12, 2012, 11:00:33 AM » |
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After reading this tutorial it inspired me to purchase and upgrade a tld star 15/30. It's been an awesome reel for bottom fishing down here on the gulf coast. I did Alan's upgrade recommendations: carbontex drag replaced left side bushing with bearing Alan's handle, went with the largest size   .... this thing can jack jaws and rip the face off fish.    I definitely recommend this reel and these upgrades! |
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« Reply #18 on: May 14, 2012, 04:04:52 PM » |
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You could probably swap the bushing under the drive shaft for a bearing like some do with Toriums to further upgrade this great reel.
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« Reply #19 on: May 16, 2012, 08:53:16 AM » |
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the handle grip makes it easy, doesn't it!  The handle really is a "game changer"... I'm happy that I went with the largest size one, which you recommended. |
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too heavy or i am just getting weaker...
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« Reply #21 on: June 18, 2012, 06:27:59 AM » |
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After reading this tutorial it inspired me to purchase and upgrade a tld star 15/30.
inspired me too but bought the 20/40 because it was the the one available for bidding on ebay. ease of maintenance, no brainer... |
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« Reply #22 on: June 18, 2012, 12:04:53 PM » |
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at first i bought tld star 20/40 because i cant afford penn 113h..(it's very expensive in Malaysia)
now i am very happy with my purchase!! will order this handle from Alan too
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« Reply #23 on: June 19, 2012, 08:30:40 PM » |
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Used my Christmas gift 20/40 for the first time yesterday on a Rock Fish trip. Loved the reel, had a blast on the trip!
Next trip is in a few weeks so will have time to order a new handle and some bearings and have them on and ready to go.
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« Reply #24 on: June 19, 2012, 10:42:26 PM » |
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Easy as when it's done by an expert and the reel is a good design.
Alan, curious to know why you coat the inside of the non-corrosive frames with grease.
Dave
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« Reply #25 on: June 19, 2012, 10:51:54 PM » |
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G'day Dave, Bryan summed this up well some time back: Salt tends to stick to graphite frames, probably because it's not a smooth surface. By greasing, it does not allow the salt water to stick to the frame, and slides out through any of the openings in the reel.
Link here: http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=710.msg13475#msg13475Hope that helps. All the best, Justin |
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« Reply #26 on: June 20, 2012, 03:25:45 AM » |
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G'day Dave, Bryan summed this up well some time back: Salt tends to stick to graphite frames, probably because it's not a smooth surface. By greasing, it does not allow the salt water to stick to the frame, and slides out through any of the openings in the reel.
Link here: http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=710.msg13475#msg13475Hope that helps. All the best, Justin Aha, no new questions, just find the appropriate answers. That makes sense, thanks Justin and Bryan. Another excuse to strip them all down again. |
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« Reply #27 on: June 21, 2012, 05:30:30 AM » |
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I'm Dave and I love a cold beer on a hot day.
may i add while fishing...  |
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« Reply #28 on: June 22, 2012, 08:33:23 AM » |
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Easy as when it's done by an expert and the reel is a good design.
Alan, curious to know why you coat the inside of the non-corrosive frames with grease.
Dave
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« Reply #29 on: June 25, 2012, 07:17:36 PM » |
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Well - this was a great tutorial...but, it did not solve my TLD problem  I think there is a problem with the little gear that slides up into the big main gear when the "line out" lever is engaged. Someone used the reel and tried pulling it out of gear when stuck on the bottom with a moving boat....it has never been the same. It will not "freespool" freely.... I put the new carbontex Smoooooth drags in thinking that might have been the problem. Plus the new bearings. If someone wants this thing for parts....let me know and I will send it out. If you think it is worth something .... I am in the market for something similar for cod/bluefish/stripers! It is a 15/30 and is actually in pretty good shape. |
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