| Tiagra Series | TLD 2 Speed | TLD Star | Charter Special | Speedmaster TSM | TLD Leaver | TR200G |
|---|
There are times
when a new technology will cause the rules of the game to be rewritten.
The jet engine, the semi-conductor, and composite materials are just a
few examples. Though the impact isn't quite on the same scale, the Tiagra
has rewritten the rules of big game fishing.
The overriding rule of big game fishing is that these tough animals are capable of fighting for hours, repeatedly making long runs that can heat up a drag. This heat causes the drag setting to change, making the chances of landing a fish slimmer. This rewrites the rule on heat as it Shimano Hydrothermal Drag System automatically compensates for heat to keep the original drag setting intact. What's more, the Tiagra's pre-lubricated graphite drag washer's operation is impervious to saltwater and starts smoothly.
Another major rule of big game fishing is that between a 400lb. Marlin pulling on one end, and the leverage created by an angler in a fighting chair on the other, a lot of force is placed on the tackle. That is why Tiagra's one piece frame is machine cut right out of an aluminium tube. It's also why Tiagra has four shielded stainless steel ball bearings, heavy duty stainless steel gears, and a two speed shifting mechanism where the pinion and drive gears are continuously engaged.
A more subtle rule of this sport is that it should be done with class. The Tiagra certainly does that. The large handle knob is counterweighted so that it always rests in an easy to grab vertical position. The unique preset knob has detents with approximately 1/2 pound increments for easy adjustment. At 89 decibels the super loud clicker is the loudest found on any production reel. And coming soon is the all new TI-130
| Model No. | Line/capacity | Gear ratio | Weight.gms | Bearings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TI-50 | 50/600 | 3.1:1,1.3:1 | 2270 | 4 |
| TI-50W | 50/850 | 3.1:1,1.3:1 | 2410 | 4 |
| TI-80W | 80/950 | 2.5:1,1.3:1 | 3230 | 4 |
Stand up fishing is becoming increasingly more popular each year. You would
be hard-pressed to find another reel that fits the requirements of stand
up fishing better that the TLD 2 speed. The TLD 2 speed is tough. The two
speed gear ratios are tough on the fish, yet easy on you. The high (4.0:1)
gear ratio makes it easy to maintain tension on a charging gamefish. The
low (1.7:1) gear ratio gives you a mechanical advantage when pulling a
stubborn fish from the depths. Changing gears is quick and easy since the
dual drive and pinion gears are continuously meshed. The waterproof stainless
steel ball bearing graphite drag is smooth and has a long life. A stainless
steel reel foot anchors the reel firmly in place. A sturdy aluminium die-cast
spool holds up to the compressive forces of tightly wound line. The TLD
2 speed is lightweight. When you're standing at the rail struggling to
get a fish in, you don't need to fight the weight of the reel as well.
Frames are made of XT-7, a lightweight material that
is much more resistant to stress and torque than graphite, and exhibits
greater resistance to wear. The addition of the TLD 2 Speed 50 to the line
up will benefit anglers requiring all the range features plus the larger
line capacity of this new model.
| Model No. | Line/capacity | Gear ratio | Weight.gms | Bearings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLD-20 2SP | 20/700,30/450,40/330 | 4.0:1,1.7:1 | 978 | 4 |
| TLD-30 2SP | 30/600,40/450,30/350 | 4.0:1,1.7:1 | 1023 | 4 |
| TLD-50 2SP | 50/700, | 3.5:1,1.4:1 | 1590 | 4 |
Jack
of all trades. Cast, troll and fish live bait. The TLD's are versatile.
Casting - the TLD is very easy to cast. Simply place your thumb on the
spool, flip the lever back to the "free" position and make the cast. The
TLD is perfect for casting lures to yellowtail, albacore, wahoo, tarpon,
kingfish, tailor, cobla, etc. Trolling - The TLD's function like any other
lever drag trolling reel, except that they are smaller, lighter and much
easier to handle. In fact, they are the lightest reels of their kind available.
The capacities of the 20 & 25 are ample for trolling. Live Bail - excellent
freespool lets your bait run unhibited. A strike alarm click can be engaged
to provide a small amount of resistance on the spool, thus minimising overruns
as you strip line. The TLD'S are tough. They feature one-piece graphite/titanium
bodies, 4 stainless steel ball bearings, stainless steel gears and main
shaft, stainless steel reel foot, ball bearing titanium drag, and power
handle with oil-ported torpedo knob.
| Model No. | Line/capacity | Gear ratio | Weight.gms | Bearings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLD-15 | 20/450,25/350,30/300 | 4.2:1 | 527 | 4 |
| TLD-20 | 20/700,30/450,40/330 | 3.6:1 | 669 | 4 |
| TLD-25 | 30/600,40/450,50/350 | 3.6:1 | 695 | 4 |
A massive, heavy-duty levelwind mechanism that just will not jam. Taking
a beating is what this reel is all about, What's more a Shimano "Charter
Special" prevents you from making mistakes with their drag. Because instead
of a star drag that can screw up - or down - it's got a lever drag. The
same one found on our Trolling Series and TLD lever drags. Once you dial
in the pre-set drag, it's set
for good. So no matter how much you play with the lever, you can always
return to your pre-determined drag simply by moving the lever to the "strike"
position. The level wind system on this reel enables inexperienced anglers
to experience the thrill of fishing with a high tech lever drag game reel
without having to learn the technique of laying the line evenly back onto
the spool.
| Model No. | Line/capacity | Gear ratio | Weight.gms | Bearings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR-2000LD | 14/480,17/400,30/300 | 4.2:1 | 485 | 3 |
| TR-1000LD | 12/390,14/330,17/250 | 4.2:1 | 465 | 3 |
To a fish, speed can be hazardous. A 6.0:1 gear ratio will help you catch
more fish with many kinds of lures. With certain fish, especially pelagic
species such a wahoo, tuna, bonito, albacore and others such as barracuda,
tailor, and even kingfish, a blazing fast retrieve is required to trigger
a strike. Slow to medium retrieves simulate injured or sick baitfish and
while some predator fish opt for the "easy meal", many others refuse all
but the liveliest, healthiest baitfish which are the fastest ones. The
SpeedMaster is very castable. Star drag reels cast well because the clutch
allows the spool to totally disengage from the drag, creating "total" freespool.
SpeedMaster also features; ball bearing titanium drag, stainless steel
main and pinion gears, stainless steel reel foot, aluminium spool, strike
alarm, and power handle. SpeedMaster is built with a strong, non-corrosive
one piece graphite/titanium frame.
| Model No. | Line/capacity | Gear ratio | Weight.gms | Bearings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSM-4 | 20/480,25/390,30/330 | 6.0:1 | 499 | 3 |
The TLD Star is our second series of star drag casting reels. With a slightly
lower 5.2:1 gear ratio, the TLD Star provides a little more power than
the SpeedMaster, but still provides good speed. One less ball bearing allows
the price to be more affordable. Don't let the lower price fool you, however,
the super TLD Star features; a sturdy one piece graphite/titanium frame,
two stainless steel ball bearings, smooth ball bearing titanium drag, strong
stainless steel main and pinion gears, solid stainless steel reel foot,
aluminium spool , loud strike alarm, and
power knob and handle.
| Model No. | Line/capacity | Gear ratio | Weight.gms | Bearings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLD STAR-20/40S | 20/480,25/390,30/330 | 5.2:1 | 500 | 2 |
For those who do not require the terrifying speed of 6:1 we offer a reel
with true all range general usage applications for the novice or experienced
angler. Consider the features; Level Wind, 1 ball bearing, 4.3:1 retrieve.
Huge spool capacity for line classes up to 20lb. For absolute versatility
4.3:1 retrieve with two ball bearings on the spool allows the angler to
throw a lure at surface feeders with complete ease, while its drag will
handle the roughest 'red', for those who prefer to drift or strip bait.
The graphite/titanium frame is strong and totally corrosion proof. It will
not distort under the most severe stress. Other features of this exceptional
reel: stainless steel reel foot, stainless steel main and pinion gears,
aluminium spool, one stainless steel ball bearing, ball bearing titanium
drag, and a power knob and handle.
| Model No. | Line/capacity | Gear ratio | Weight.gms | Bearings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR 200G | 14/480,17/400,20/300 | 4.3:1 | 374 | 1 |
game reel feature
The Shimano Hydrothermal Drag (SHD) is the latest in the evolution of
big salt water drags. Regardless of the drag material used, the heat of
the drag system caused by a hard running gamefish will cause original drag
setting to vary . Traditionally, this variance has even as much as 150%.
The Shimano Hydrothermal Drag system compensates for the effects of heat
to within 10% of the original drag setting.
Shimano reels employing(Tiagra) the new drag
system all have graphite drag washers. Graphite washers are used because,
(1) Water has very little effect on their operation, (2) Graphite is excellent
for obtaining a wide range of drag settings and (3) These lubricated washers
require very little start up inertia. When temperature increases, drag
pressure decrease with a graphite washer. The heart of system is a special
oil filled piston that expands to apply additional pressure against the
drag plate to compensate for the decrease in pressure by a hot graphite
drag washer.
game reel feature
Found on Tiagra. This preset knob has a built in click mechanism that increase the drag pressure at strike approximately ½ pound of every click. This knob however, was created as a reference to aid the user in setting the drag. It is not a substitute for a scale. To properly set the drag, place the reel on a rod, run the line through the rod’s guides, attach a scale to the end of the line, and pull against the line with the rod loaded. You will find the calibrated know makes the task much quicker.
game reel feature
The Tiagra and the TLD's have been designed with Shimano's exclusive push button two speed shifting mechanism. We designed this mechanism so that gearing changes can be made quickly and easily accomplished while fighting fish. The pinion and drive gears are always engaged . They require no gear meshing manouvers while shifting. The low gear ration (for high power retrieves) is selected by pushing the button at the base of the handle. Return to high speed gear ratio is done by sliding the release button along the handle.
Aluminium, XT-7 and Graphite Titanium body materials are used in Shimano saltwater reels. Each material has it’s own special features that make it more suited to a particular application.
Did you ever spool up your reel, only immediately to have to unspool it because you forgot to put the bolts for the rod clamp assembly first? Or did you find your reel awkward to transport because the bolts from this assembly stuck out and got in the way? Well we’re happy to say that this is a difficulty of the past. Our new Tiagra rod clamp assembly has bolts that can be quickly and easily attached or unattached regardless of the amount in the spool. The difference is that the bolt heads have been trimmed. Simply put these trimmed heads into the reel foot opening and turn them 90 degrees to put them in place.
game reel feature
Aluminium and Graphite composite spool materials are used in Shimano saltwater reels. Each material has it’s own special features that make it more suited to a particular application.
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