Ok I think I have decided on the TLD 50II LRSA with a Shimano Talavera trolling rod TEC60LRS. Any thoughts or recomendations another way?
Smart choice. Going any smaller would require another upgrade in a couple years. As I said in your other thread, go on craigslist and THT and buy a combo, you’ll save a ton. Most people that fish offshore take care of their stuff and even if they don’t, those TLDs are rock solid.
I use to fish 50 TLDs and 50 Internationals and while the Internationals looked awesome, the TLDs were much better fighting stand-up.
Do yourself a favor and contact John at Pinnacle Marine Outfitters and have him make you some rods. 210-364-6943 - pinnaclemarine@satx.rr.com I just had him make me 2 stand up rods that are awesome quality and cot me $365.00 shipped to my door. He is highly recommended on THT. By the way I have no interest in this company just passing along a good product.
Chad
Cobia 256 Express
Pulled by a Dodge Ram 3500
Left him a message today. Check out his stuff. Looked like he makes some good quality stuff.
I’ll second John’s workmanship. My Pinnacle rods are top notch
Plenty of used deals around for good stuff without the need to order a new shimano 50 or a custom rod or whatever- been some crazy deals locally this year to say the least, just keep your eyes open for them around