TLD frame failure and swordfish

[josa1]

For economy along with bullet proof construction, I would suggest a Shimano TT50 or TT50W. These reels have a solid aluminum body.

These reels may not be very "in" but they're very effective.

If you can find one that has been modified for 2-speed operation, that's even better.

These reels typically sell on Ebay or Craigslist from $125.00 to $200.00.

I still fish these reels with great results.  They're very strong and very reliable.

josa1

[Alto Mare]

Exceeding the factory specs of a composite reel can cause problems.

Yep! The problem is, we don't always know what's going to take the line.
Would you follow factory specs if you had a nice fish on?

[Keta]

You play the cards you are dealt but one should never hunt elephants with a mouse rifle.  The reel above was being fished with over 28# of drag and 130# line and the owner would have been better off with a metal frame.

[Alto Mare]

 Line or reel, one has to give. Didn't know that was loaded that heavy

[Keta]

The fish that did it was in a school of 200# and larger YFT.

[MFB]

I have a spare TLD30A (2 speed) frame if anyone needs one.

Rgds

Mark

[erikpowell]

Anybody have a Tiburon Mag20 Frame for a TLD20 2sp?

[MFB]

Hi Erik,

I think Alan has a couple left, I know he still had a few 30's when I got my frame from him.

Rgds

Mark

[alantani]

yes, but i generally do not recommend this coversion.  the tld 30 frame is worth it.  not so with the tld 20 frame.  graphite is strong enough because it is narrower.  i might have one or two left, though.......