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the_hommi_g_is
06-09-2004, 01:27 PM
Ok as many of u may know im looking at upgrading from the TLD10 to a TLD20 ... but after having a little look at an online store im really confused ... There are quite a few Shimano reels on the site and im just wondering which is the better buy ...

Shimano Tekota 800 - &#36;310
Shimano TLD 20 - &#36;230
Shimano Torium 30 - &#36;260

Whats the main differences between them? I know the TLD has the Lever drag &lt;which i really like&gt; ... but the Tekota Has a level wind ...

Any advice is appretiated ...

Ta

banshee
06-09-2004, 06:07 PM
The Tekota and the TLD are basicaly trolling/bottom bouncers with differances that you have already hit on,although the Tekota 800 is a lot larger than a TLD 20 in capacity and weight.The Torium on the other hand is a very versatile reel,it can be used for casting,jigging,high speed spin(6.2 to 1 retrieve) or because of it's HEG gearing,bottom bouncing out to 48 fathoms.The Torium also has the same internals as the Trinidad including a dartanium drag,probably a better choice if you only fish out of a boat occasionaly.