Shimano TLD Triton Lever Drag Reels Review

Best value in offshore reels?

As others have said, this may be the best "bang for your buck" reel if you're looking to get into offshore fishing, especially for those of us who don't really have true "offshore" boats.
We use the 25s for trolling lures, I have caught basically everything, including sailfish, mahi and my PB wahoo (about 60lb). 20s are good too if you dont need as much line capacity.
I… read more use the 15s for livebait mackerel fishing on 20lb mono as well.
I would be willing to spend a few more bucks if they came with nicer / bigger handles

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Great value

No better reel for the money

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Great Reels for the Price

Fantastic reel for the price. Have used mine for bottom fishing and a little light trolling. I could see the handle being a little uncomfortable if battling a good-sized fish, but for everything I've caught so far it has been fine. Honestly, you can't ask for much more on a reel at this pricepoint.

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Great reels

Top notch reels for trolling striped bass

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Best bang for your buck reel

Fantastic reels, if I am in the market to buy more reels it will be these.

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Best Reel for light trolling

This reel is very versatile but it's niche is light trolling. This reel will catch wahoo, small sail fish, school size yft and can even be used for grouper and snapper though here a lot will depend on the angler's skill when the fish strikes.

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Great reel

After a hard debate on which reels to buy I’m happy I went with 4x TLD-25s! Was able to get 525 yds on these but probably could’ve gotten 600+ if the shop (not TD!) had done what I’d asked. Nonetheless very happy with the purchase!

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Great reel for the price

I’ve used this reel over and over again, it’s never failed me, I love it ?

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TLD

Have had our 4 TLD's for 10 years and they are still in perfect condition and work perfectly every single time we use them.

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Love the TLD line

The TLD line is an amazing entry level reel that will be there for years even on charter boats I've seen, my only downside to this one is the knob. If they just made all their TLD lines with a football or round knob these reels would take over the entry level field

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Great surf reel

I bought it to put on a 20~40 1954 12' Yellow Fenwick. I restored the rod all new guides and rewrapped it & I knew I wanted this reel for the rod. I've used TLD reels since the 90's great for casting, trolling and jigging. . I can use it on my surf rod or troll for kingfish & Dolphin in my kayak in the Gulf.

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Best bang for your buck

I personally love the TLD series reels. If you’re on a budget, and looking for a quality reel, this is definitely it. I have a tld 20 and 30 and absolutely love them. I’m honestly thinking about adding more to my arsenal for the 2020 season. If you’re beginning to fish for big game fish, the Shimano TLD reels are where it’s at!!

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Amazing reel

Extremely well made and built to last. I've had mine for many years. Bought it for bottom fishing from party boats.

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Another classic and great reel from Shimano

I have 2, one is at least 10 years old, of these and a 25 and they are really great reels. They guy who cleans and services my reels in the off season, joking, said he doesn't service TLDs because they are too well built! We've never had an issue with any of them, even the one that's at least 10 years old. There's a reason everyone I spoke with about a trolling reel said to… read more get a TLD.

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