tld star 15/30 and 20/40

[alantani]

the handle grip makes it easy, doesn't it!   

[basto]

You could probably swap the bushing under the drive shaft for a bearing like some do with Toriums to further upgrade this great reel.

[FishGolfDrink]

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.

[alantani]

looks like a perfect fit to me!

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

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...

[Danhans]

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

[usncporet]

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.

[David Bentley]

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

[redsetta]

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#msg13475
Hope that helps.
All the best, Justin

[Dave Bentley]

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#msg13475
Hope 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.

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

I'm Dave and I love a cold beer on a hot day.

may i add while fishing...

[alantani]

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

yeah, the salt sticks to everything .......   

[tunacommy]

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.

[usncporet]

Wow! So tempted tunacommy! You can fix it though, I know you can. 

[alantani]

send it over and let me take a look!