2-Speed Chunking/Bottom Fishing Reel

Jason4606

I'd like to have a dedicated bottom fishing/chunking rod for GOM and I already have an unused TLD20 2spd w/80lb braid in the closet. Really want to stick w/ 2-spd, and it looks like the TLD20II ratings of 22lb @ strike and 30lb @ full would be pretty decent. But I also read NOT to fish these over 18-20lbs due to chance of frame breakage.

This probably wouldn't be my first choice if I had it to do over again. But I already have it, so is it worthy of going on a new rod?

I'd rather just buy a rod and go fish. But I really don't want to crank down the drag to full and have half a reel fly through the guides on a brand new rod either!!

If I drop this TLD on eBay, what 2-speed reel would you get? Penn 16VSX looks pretty sporty... Also considering Tiagra, Daiwa SLD 20/30 2-spd, Avet HX/Pro30. What do you think?

Thanks!
Jason

gimmedeal · 06-30-2008, 12:15 AM

I'd fish it and not worry too much. I think most of the frames broken have been the 50's. The TLD's have a good rep as reliable and durable.
If on the other hand, it's gonna worry you, and you can get your $ back on the TLD, either the Tiagra or the Avet would be better reels.

Fred

DeepBlueGulf · 06-30-2008, 06:55 AM

I would fish it too!

DBG

Snagged · 06-30-2008, 07:53 AM

Fish it and if it breaks you can get something BETTER

The Trynos looks real interesting

fishologist · 06-30-2008, 08:21 AM

i have the tld but my favorite grouper rig is the pro exw 30 from avet holds a lot of line for chunkin and when you pair it with the mc saltwater special from savage rods you have a combo that cant be beat that is my set up

Savage Rods · 06-30-2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fishologist

i have the tld but my favorite grouper rig is the pro exw 30 from avet holds a lot of line for chunkin and when you pair it with the mc saltwater special from savage rods you have a combo that cant be beat that is my set up

Chad is right. The MC Saltwater rod is a killer rod. And I can get you the 30W Avet to match up to it. That would be a heck of a combo.

rhale · 06-30-2008, 03:57 PM

I would fish it, but if you decide to get a new reel the 16 VSX is a beast .......
I have Avets and Tiagras in the same size range as the 16 VSX and they dont compare overall.

Jason4606 · 06-30-2008, 04:41 PM

Thanks Guys! I really appreciate the input.

I might talk to the store again about returning the TLD... Since I paid sticker (with the braid though) it would go a long way toward a new reel. If they won't take it back then I'll likely just keep it.

I hear you on the Avets. I have a JX that I do like. My only issues so far have been the tightening of the handle when drag is increased (likely not a big deal with the 30 since I won't be trying to squeeze every possible ounce of drag out of it!) and the drag adjustment knob on my JX is SO easy to turn, I'm afraid to bump it!

Ronnie - With the 16VSX it says 1000yds of 16, but only 525 of 80lb braid. (I'd suspect more like 800-1000yds of solid 80lb braid) Regardless, I don't see any need to go larger than a 16 for this application, do you?

Thanks again!
Jason

d-a · 06-30-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason4606

Thanks Guys! I really appreciate the input.

I might talk to the store again about returning the TLD... Since I paid sticker (with the braid though) it would go a long way toward a new reel. If they won't take it back then I'll likely just keep it.

I hear you on the Avets. I have a JX that I do like. My only issues so far have been the tightening of the handle when drag is increased (likely not a big deal with the 30 since I won't be trying to squeeze every possible ounce of drag out of it!) and the drag adjustment knob on my JX is SO easy to turn, I'm afraid to bump it!

Ronnie - With the 16VSX it says 1000yds of 16, but only 525 of 80lb braid. (I'd suspect more like 800-1000yds of solid 80lb braid) Regardless, I don't see any need to go larger than a 16 for this application, do you?

Thanks again!
Jason

Jason

I have the 50vsx and it holds 600 yards of 130 hollow. I dont think you will get more than 600 yards of 80 lb braid on the 16vsx

d-a

bpitcher · 06-30-2008, 11:25 PM

As far as I know, the TLD's that broke were being fished on a harness. So, if you don't fish harnesses I wouldn't worry too much about it. On the other hand... Avet makes a pretty nifty 30...

Brad

06-30-2008, 12:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
gimmedeal Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 200	I'd fish it and not worry too much. I think most of the frames broken have been the 50's. The TLD's have a good rep as reliable and durable. If on the other hand, it's gonna worry you, and you can get your $ back on the TLD, either the Tiagra or the Avet would be better reels. Fred __________________ Tuna fishermen "STAND UP AND FIGHT"

06-30-2008, 07:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 993	Fish it and if it breaks you can get something BETTER The Trynos looks real interesting __________________ Jerry Uh oh, Snagged again!

06-30-2008, 08:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
fishologist Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: dickinson Posts: 32	i have the tld but my favorite grouper rig is the pro exw 30 from avet holds a lot of line for chunkin and when you pair it with the mc saltwater special from savage rods you have a combo that cant be beat that is my set up __________________ When everything's on the line. trust MC Saltwater Tackle

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06-30-2008, 06:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
DeepBlueGulf Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 587	I would fish it too! DBG

06-30-2008, 03:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
rhale Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 95	I would fish it, but if you decide to get a new reel the 16 VSX is a beast ....... I have Avets and Tiagras in the same size range as the 16 VSX and they dont compare overall.

06-30-2008, 04:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jason4606 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chelsea, AL Posts: 51	Thanks Guys! I really appreciate the input. I might talk to the store again about returning the TLD... Since I paid sticker (with the braid though) it would go a long way toward a new reel. If they won't take it back then I'll likely just keep it. I hear you on the Avets. I have a JX that I do like. My only issues so far have been the tightening of the handle when drag is increased (likely not a big deal with the 30 since I won't be trying to squeeze every possible ounce of drag out of it!) and the drag adjustment knob on my JX is SO easy to turn, I'm afraid to bump it! Ronnie - With the 16VSX it says 1000yds of 16, but only 525 of 80lb braid. (I'd suspect more like 800-1000yds of solid 80lb braid) Regardless, I don't see any need to go larger than a 16 for this application, do you? Thanks again! Jason

06-30-2008, 11:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
bpitcher Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 108	As far as I know, the TLD's that broke were being fished on a harness. So, if you don't fish harnesses I wouldn't worry too much about it. On the other hand... Avet makes a pretty nifty 30... Brad

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