Penn GLD-50II

Radarsrus · 10-14-2006, 12:00 AM

:?: Anybody have any input on the Penn Graphite GLD-50 two-speed reels. Line capacity should be no problem at all with power-pro backing and top-shot of 60 diamond. Gear shifting seems to work real-nice. Purchase of rod/reel combo's approaches and I like the idea that they are made in America. (Call me a U.S.A. booster in my Diesel Ram and a twin Merc. powered boat...or maybe just a Redneck!!!)

Flatsfish B · 10-14-2006, 03:56 PM

I like the TLD 50 lrs 2 speed. It holds more line, and also has rachets on the drag lever. I think the penn does not?

I would fish one for the right price, but prefer the shimano.

Also, you will want gold soon enough, so if it is a option just get the international now!

Nick C · 10-14-2006, 05:26 PM

TLD 50 doesn't have a rachet drag either....

I like the reel, but think the TLD feels a little more solid. If you can get one cheaper than a TLD 50, go for it!

But IMO, ya gotta go with the gold.

Relentless33 · 10-14-2006, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick C

But IMO, ya gotta go with the gold.

:lol: Nick we both had TLD's for a while there lol Are you into the gold yet?

Gold for me :twisted:

(Shimano all the way!!!)

JupiterSailfish · 10-14-2006, 09:26 PM

The Penn GLD 50 is an awesome reel for the price and will work great. Like everyone else said, Go for the gold! :lol:

Boboe · 10-15-2006, 08:18 AM

I'd fish Penn reels if I liked sticky drag. I fish Shimano.

Nick C · 10-15-2006, 01:23 PM

And fish all shimano if they didn't fall apart and I didn't haven't to send them out to cali every year :lol:

.

Jr. No gold for Nick C yet... i'm keeping my 2 TLD's, then getting a pair of 50W Avets for Xmas

Relentless33 · 10-15-2006, 01:24 PM

Right on bro.

Don't like the Tiagras?

Nick C · 10-15-2006, 01:27 PM

I've just had bad luck with the tld 15's and all their inshore reels(even stellas). I've heard the Tiagra aren't thing like the other shimanos and are bullet proof.

The Avets just look gansta

Relentless33 · 10-15-2006, 01:28 PM

Hahah

Fair enough :twisted: hb

Absofreekenlutely :lol:

Boboe · 10-15-2006, 03:33 PM

I don't fish TLD's except the tiny little ones for kings. I fish Tiagras and my drags are super smooth and the reel doesn't fall apart.

10-14-2006, 12:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Radarsrus Lines In Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mid-East, FL Boat: Fishing, Boating, Shooting, Boating, Fishing Occupation: Marine Industry Posts: 48	Penn GLD-50II :?: Anybody have any input on the Penn Graphite GLD-50 two-speed reels. Line capacity should be no problem at all with power-pro backing and top-shot of 60 diamond. Gear shifting seems to work real-nice. Purchase of rod/reel combo's approaches and I like the idea that they are made in America. (Call me a U.S.A. booster in my Diesel Ram and a twin Merc. powered boat...or maybe just a Redneck!!!) __________________ No Longer a Virgin Swordfisherman but still newbie. Otherwise a very knowledgable blue water operator with an expired Ltd. Master's ticket. New to me 28 Boston Whaler Outrage with never enough time to really do what I crave doing...FISH!!!

10-14-2006, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Flatsfish B Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boca Boat: 2300 Keywest Best Catch: 77'' pumpkin Occupation: Sales supervisor Posts: 682	I like the TLD 50 lrs 2 speed. It holds more line, and also has rachets on the drag lever. I think the penn does not? I would fish one for the right price, but prefer the shimano. Also, you will want gold soon enough, so if it is a option just get the international now! __________________

10-14-2006, 05:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,211	TLD 50 doesn't have a rachet drag either.... I like the reel, but think the TLD feels a little more solid. If you can get one cheaper than a TLD 50, go for it! But IMO, ya gotta go with the gold. __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

10-15-2006, 01:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,211	And fish all shimano if they didn't fall apart and I didn't haven't to send them out to cali every year :lol: . Jr. No gold for Nick C yet... i'm keeping my 2 TLD's, then getting a pair of 50W Avets for Xmas __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

10-15-2006, 01:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,211	I've just had bad luck with the tld 15's and all their inshore reels(even stellas). I've heard the Tiagra aren't thing like the other shimanos and are bullet proof. The Avets just look gansta __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

10-14-2006, 09:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 585	The Penn GLD 50 is an awesome reel for the price and will work great. Like everyone else said, Go for the gold! :lol:

10-15-2006, 08:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Boboe Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Occupation: Alaskan Fishing Guide, Gulf of Mexico Offshore Crew Boat Captain Posts: 805	I'd fish Penn reels if I liked sticky drag. I fish Shimano.

10-15-2006, 01:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 2,994	Right on bro. Don't like the Tiagras?

10-15-2006, 01:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 2,994	Hahah Fair enough :twisted: hb Absofreekenlutely :lol:

10-15-2006, 03:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Boboe Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Occupation: Alaskan Fishing Guide, Gulf of Mexico Offshore Crew Boat Captain Posts: 805	I don't fish TLD's except the tiny little ones for kings. I fish Tiagras and my drags are super smooth and the reel doesn't fall apart.

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