TLD 30 II MOD

AJ · August 27, 2013, 03:02:51 PM

I have an OLD (made in Japan) TLD 30II I was thinking of getting a Tibron frame for and while I was at it I thought I might make it into a 20 II with a new spool, shaft and drag control lever. Any thoughts?
Robb

Bryan Young · August 27, 2013, 03:25:15 PM

The TLD20II is a narrow version of the TLD30II. So other than the frame, you will only need a new spool and spool shaft.

SoCalAngler · August 27, 2013, 04:45:35 PM

There is some nice stuff you can do to these reels. It may be cheaper to buy a used 20II and then buy the Tib frame than buy the parts needed new then the frame.

I upgraded my 30II with frame, carbon fiber drag, drag plate and handle arm and knob. Here is a couple of pics of it.

AJ · August 27, 2013, 05:07:12 PM

It may be cheaper to buy a used 20II and then buy the Tib frame than buy the parts needed new then the frame.

Spool is $26.31
Shaft is $9.78
Drag lever is $3.15 (not sure why the drag lever is different from 30 II but different part # on Shimano web site???)
But Tib frame is $170 all in about $200. is it worth it??? Maybe, I get narrow 2 speed with topless frame.

Already has CF drags, Tani handle, etc.

Bryan Young · August 27, 2013, 07:32:49 PM

Maybe the drag ramp rate is different between the TLD20 versus the TLD30. That would be my guess.

conchydong · August 27, 2013, 10:28:04 PM

Might even be more economical to sell the TLD 30 and look into the getting a Tyrnos. Sometimes some really good deals can be found on these.
Just throwing out another option unless you really like your existing reel and/or want the "topless" feature with the Tib retrofit.

AJ · August 28, 2013, 03:45:35 AM

I have grown to like the topless reels but as you suggest selling it and getting something else might be best.
Robb

jonathan.han · September 08, 2013, 07:21:15 AM

Always better to upgrade than retrofit. Look at how many reels with aftermarket frames most of us have. I've got 0.

redsetta · September 08, 2013, 07:35:33 AM

To each, their own - I'm a retrofitter meself

MFB · December 06, 2013, 07:25:39 AM

Quote from: SoCalAngler on August 27, 2013, 04:45:35 PM
There is some nice stuff you can do to these reels. It may be cheaper to buy a used 20II and then buy the Tib frame than buy the parts needed new then the frame.

I upgraded my 30II with frame, carbon fiber drag, drag plate and handle arm and knob. Here is a couple of pics of it.

Nice, I have just bought a 30A & plan on doing similar upgrade, think I will use the Kolekar handle grip though. Have one on my 900H & it's a pleasure to use now.

Regards

Mark