Shimano TLD-2 Speed A Lever Drag Reels

You don’t need a big boat to catch big fish. In fact, there’s absolutely no reason why you couldn’t catch a 250-pound thresher shark from your 20-foot center console boat – unless you left your Shimano TLD saltwater reel 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 that’s both nimble and versatile. Our TLD 2-speed lever drag reels are light in hand and so easy to shift they’re almost mindless. This makes them adaptable to any number of bluewater species from tuna to striped marlin. And because they’re built by Shimano, durability is an inevitable part of the package.

TackleDirect carries several models of TLD conventional reels for trolling or casting in the middle of the ocean. The Shimano TLD20IIA is an impressive real for mid-sized striper and salmon while the TLD30IIA has increased line capacity. For the biggest, hardest fighting fish, the Shimano TLD 50 produces the ultimate power and retrieve. Each model has a graphite frame and side plates, aluminum spool, rod clamp and specially treated anti-rust bearings for the durability that is a hallmark of Shimano reels. A large private ocean-going vessel may be neat, but it’s not necessary for big game fishing. Just match the tackle to the situation and let the fish fall where they may. Visit our Q&A section or call us seven days a week to learn more about this premium reel series from our expert anglers.