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Shimano TLD30IIA Reel / TackleDirect TDSSUT601MHSB Custom Combo
Shimano TLD30IIA Reel / TackleDirect TDSSUT601MHSB Custom Combo

This combo is a multi-purpose offshore trolling and chunking combo. Perfect all around outfits for big dolphin Tuna sailfish striped white and smaller blue marlin on the troll. This combo is also an excellent choice for chunking and live bait fishing for Tuna shark and many other offshore species....TackleDirect TDSSUT601MHSB Custom Rod Description:Precision blend of graphite and fiberglassStainless steel frame aluminum oxide turbo guides and tip topSuper tough solid tip constructionEVA comfort foregrip with tough slick buttMachined aluminum double locking reel seatShimano TLD30IIA Reel Description:You dont need a big boat to catch big fish. In fact theres absolutely no reason why you couldnt catch a 250-pound thresher shark from your 20-foot center console boat. Unless you left your TLD at home. If you own a small fishing boat or you often find yourself elbow-to-elbow with your angling compatriots on the large party boats you need a reel thats both nimble and versatile. Our TLD reels are light in hand so easy to shift theyre almost mindless and theyre adaptable to any number of bluewater species from tuna to striped marlin. And because theyre built by Shimano durability is an inevitable part of the package. A large private ocean-going vessel may be neat but its not necessary. Just match the tackle to the situation. And let the fish fall where they may. An $8.00 oversize packaging charge applies to this item as it ships in a long heavy duty tube to protect your items. This fee will still apply when discount shipping coupons are used.

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Hockey Review Rating 95%
4 Reviews
Popularity: 53
MSRP:
$429.98
Used Price:
$300.99
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$386.98

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Shimano TLD30IIA Reel / TackleDirect TDSSUT601MHSB Custom Combo Reviews

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High quality combo at a great price

Sean
2 years ago

I've used this on San Diego based Bluefin trips lately - Backed w 80# braid down to 60# mono, down to flouro leader at 50 or so. A few observations:
- it's a pretty heavy rig (esp the reel) for being at the reel w a flatfall, knife, or livebait / w sinker. For SD Bluefin, this has tremendous backbone, and no prob with Bluefins over 100# or well over
- Because it's so… read more heavy, I actually prioritize my slightly lighter setups, which are still able to handle a 100 pound tuna and much lighter to carry at the rail
- this is my standard trolling rig and my backup to lighter rigs.
- The implied cost of rod is very good.. quality seems very good, though I prefer longer grip for the rail.
- Overall, this is my heavy fallback rig for San Diego Bluefins currently maxing at #150 or so. A well priced heavy combo for SoCal.

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Best bang for the buck

Mike
3 years ago

Was looking for a cost effective way to troll tuna when jiging and pluging weren't working. This setup fills the bill rod action is perfect and tld 30 surpurb.

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Tld's are good strong reels

Allan
5 years ago

This is a good price for this setup. I;m usually an Avet guy, but this Isn't bad for the price at all, especially on a combo like this which has a ton of drag, and as far as i know comes spolled for you already.

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Excellent setup

James M.
6 years ago

I have taken this rod and reel combo on 2 fishing trips so far and have nothing but praise it has handled everything thrown at it ! smooth drag great solid cranking power and the tackle direct rod is light weight and sensitive with all the back bone you could ask for while still fighting a fish whether it's a 10 lbs snapper 20 lb. cobia or a 150 lb shark it's a fantastic rig!

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Shimano TLD30IIA Reel / TackleDirect TDSSUT601MHSB Custom Combo Questions and Answers

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Asked by Mark E Conrad 5 years ago

can i get this combo with a left hand retrieve?

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Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

It is only available in a right hand retrieve 

Asked by Landon 5 years ago

Will these guides hold up to 70lb braid for a long period of time?

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Bernie 5 years ago

The guides will withstand 70lb braid no problem.

Asked by Mark 2 years ago

Is this a good combo for red snapper and grouper fishing?

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Huy - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Mark, The TackleDirect Setup with the TLD Reel is not suitble for the fishing you are planning to do. We recommend looking at the TackleDirect Silver Hook Jigging rod combo paired with the Saltist 35H reel ( </span><a href="https://www.tackledire

Asked by Mike 2 years ago

good afternon<p>will this be available again, if not can I have a recommendation of a different combo</p><p>thanks</p><p>Mike</p>

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Huy - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Jon, The Penn Squall 50 Lever Drag Combo does not have a level wind function. If you have any further questions please reach out to our customer service center for assistance! Tight Lines</span>

Asked by Josh 2 years ago

Ive seen in the comments that Tackle Direct will spool them free with mono. Will you also spool them free with braided line?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Josh, Unfortunately we do not have free braid spooling options at this time. If you would like your reel(s) spooled up with a specific Briaded line, please add that to your order along with your spooling instructions. When placing your order, ple

Asked by James 2 years ago

Would you sell this combo with the TDSSU601HSB rod instead of the MHSB?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi James, Unfortunately we only sell the Shimano TLD 30IIA reel with a TackleDirect TDSSUT601MHSB Silver Hook Series Conventional Stand Up Rod at this time. However we do sell the TackleDirect TDSSUT601HSB Silver Hook Series Conventional Stand Up Ro

Asked by Gene 2 years ago

What are the specs on the Rod?  Length, line rating, etc. <p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>rod?  </p>

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Gene, The TackleDirect TDSSUT601MHSB Silver Hook Series Conventional Stand Up Rod is 6ft in Length, and has a 30-80lb Mono Line Rating. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/tackledirect-tdssut601mhsb-custom-saltwater-conventional-rod.html</a><s

Asked by Jose 2 years ago

What is the gear ratio?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Jose, The Shimano TLD30IIA Reel has a gear ratio of High speed: 4.0.1 and Low Speed: 1.7.1. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>

Asked by Tim 3 years ago

Is the reel available in left hand retrieve?

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Tim,<p>The Shimano TLD30IIA trolling reel only comes in a right-hand retrieve from the manufacturer.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Asked by Tim 3 years ago

Does the reel come in left hand retrieve?

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Tim,<p>The Shimano TLD30IIA trolling reel only comes right-handed from the manufacturer.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with. </p>

Asked by Eric Quinn 4 years ago

Do these combos come spooled with mono?

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Ryan 4 years ago

Just leave a comment in the order notes with that # test and color mono you want and we will spool them for free before shipping!

Asked by Max 7 years ago

Is the line capacity in the specifications braid or mono?

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John 7 years ago

Mono

Asked by Richard Lewis 7 years ago

Can you get this combo with a two piece rod?

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Donald 7 years ago

The Shimano TLD30IIA Reel / TackleDirect TDSSUT601MHSB Custom Rod Conventional Combo only comes with a 1 piece rod.