Shimano TR2000LD

12-06-2003, 07:35 PM

Comments, experiences?

Rick

Richter · 12-07-2003, 08:04 AM

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I have a couple and really like them. I have 80 lb. power pro on them and use them for shallow water bottom fishing and for oversized sturgeon.
By shallow water I mean less than 300 feet deep. Anything deeper than that I use my Daiwa 50H.
We fish a lot of real rocky spots in the 60 to 120 foot range. I really like the lever drag on the Shimano so you can give it a little extra if you want to keep those big ling cod out of the rocks.

Rich

go fisch · 12-07-2003, 09:50 AM

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I have several TR100 and TR200 reels. They are great reels especially in salt water. The drags work great. The only thing I have had to do to the reels after 5 years of use is to grease the drags. They are not the same reels that you are considering but they are made Shimano and the TR reels are very good in my opinion.

FEAR NO FISH! · 12-07-2003, 10:37 AM

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Buy a couple of the Shimano Tekotas. You will fall in love with them. [img]graemlins/hearton.gif[/img]

Richter · 12-07-2003, 12:03 PM

Rick,

It freespools and casts heavier weights (3 to 24 oz.) like for sturgeon just fine. I probably wouldn't use it to cast anything less than 2-3 ounces.

Rich

12-07-2003, 12:34 PM

Thanks Rich. Exactly. Looking to use it for sturgeon. Appreciate it. My 310's and 320's are great, but worn out. Will have them rebuilt this year.

Rick

whitewaterbill · 12-07-2003, 01:03 PM

Rick,

I have 2 and they are very good reels. Will function very close to the 320's...I have 3 of those also.

SG

12-07-2003, 01:51 PM

Thanks Bill. Can start dropping the hints around the house now.

:grin:

FNF you stayin' warm up there?

See you down here on the 10th.

Rick

FEAR NO FISH! · 12-07-2003, 03:00 PM

Hey Rick,
I would not steer you wrong on those reels I mentioned. Definetly worth the investment. They would really be of help during the sturgie challenge. Cold? Minnesotans do not get cold! :grin:

reel guru · 12-07-2003, 04:54 PM

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These are great reels. Keep one thing in mind though. If using in saltwater please, please get the reels serviced once a year or get some anti-corrosive lubricant for the bearings. The bearings in this reel are prone to freezing up. I suggest using corrosion-x to keep the bearings up to par. Other than that, they are great reels.

12-07-2003, 04:56 PM

Love your email address and occupation. :grin: Thanks. :smile:

12-07-2003, 11:43 PM

Thanks you guys. :smile: Does the 2000 freespool and cast OK?

Rick