@davenfish wrote:

seem to be a lot of tdrs for sale lately
whats everyone having instead ???
picked one up the other day and thought it was pants
dont know what they are like with line on though

why did u think it was pants?

More then likely selling to buy TDX’s before the VAT goes UP!!!!. Personally I have 4 TDR’s and for under a ton each they are unbeatable value for money. Whats the competition Stradic’s!! yea! right,

Why do you think there pants???

IMHO there an awesome reel, i don’t think i’ve heard anyone say anything bad about them since they came out.

Dave
I’ve got 2 and 2 more on order. They really are a great reel for the money. I suspect a lot of tackle tarts are selling them to get TDX’s or Aritys.

@davenfish wrote:

i thought they were pants for the money
no better than a 40 quid exage that i bought last year

Thats funny~clap ~clap ~clap ~clap

I have stuck with my TDSCU’S,never saw any point in upgrading them to the TDRS,they just became blue?.My mate has just sold 2 TDX’s and he felt the drag was crap.He just could not get on with them.

@davenfish wrote:

i thought they were pants for the money
no better than a 40 quid exage that i bought last year

have u used a trd i think ur opinion would change if u had

@davenfish wrote:

i thought they were pants for the money no better than a 40 quid exage that i bought last year

What aload of rubbish.

@davenfish wrote:

@andy85 wrote:

@davenfish wrote:

i thought they were pants for the money
no better than a 40 quid exage that i bought last year

have u used a trd i think ur opinion would change if u had

you are probably right
its the initial parting of cash that is not going to happen

on a less serious note you say “have u used a trd”
youve missed the “u” out !!!

iv missed the “u” out where? reads ok to me. anyway u obviously havent so cant really say there pants can you

@davenfish wrote:

sorry mate me being cynical but if they were that good why are people selling them

To buy a new reel, these aren’t new out are they, they’ve been out for at least 3 years now.

i have a coupl eof TDRs
and for £100 a pop u would think they would be a little smoother and better balanced!

if i had the doh i would swap back to shimanos

dont talk rubbish then an say an exage is just as good coz it aint no where close im afraid, r u drunk davenfish lol

Ahh!!! the original Stradic’s are superb all time classic reel’s with magnificent build quality. Shimano should put them back into production in Japan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,

Got 7 TDR’s and not had the slightest problem with any of them yet.

Im still using the daiwa 3003cu s,ive had one die on me but the other 5 are still going strong.
The only other reels i have are a couple of caldia 4000 s for long chucks.

I know a lot of the lads are using tdr s with no complaints,perhaps people are just upgrading to the newer models as has been said.

@davenfish wrote:

i thought they were pants for the money
no better than a 40 quid exage that i bought last year

~sick ~sick PMSL~sick ~sick

Well guys I have changed from Shim 4000’s to TDR’s recently and if I am honest the only reason I have changed is that the Shimano’s I have had seem to “wear out / get tired” albeit after a good few years battering and probably not the best looking after!

All the reports suggested the TDR’s are awesome and if IMO there appears little between a good shimano and the TDR’s/TDX’s etc when new. But I prepared to see if the 3 TDR’s I have last longer than my Shimano’s – Have to say though the drag on the TDR’s is a bit special but then I liked the rear drag and fighting drag options on the shimano’s…heyho

My decision was around longivity, so I will have to wait and see if I was right.

Anyone wanna buy some well worn “grindy n loose” 4000’s – one less than careful owner!

I have a TDR 2508 which I am happy with but I keep looking at the TDX 2508. Does £215 merit an upgrade as the only difference I can see is it has the quick release spool and the push lever collapsing handle.. I have the 3012 TDXD which I really enjoy using.

A few TDX’s now selling on ebay shops for around £170’ish’ which is a good price. The only problem I’ve ever had with my TDR’s is that the line clip on one of the spools was a bit sharp and caused a crack off but other then that I can’t fault them,

I have 2x single handed TDR’s and one double handle TDX, I thought I would prefer the double handle for balance but actually prefer the single handles – im not sure why, anyone else think the same?
I changed from Stradics and much prefer the TDR/X’s, will be selling my last Stradic 4000 GTMRA soon.

A little rant (not directed at anyone)-

It gets my goat when people say the single handle TD-R’s are out of balance and wobble etc. ok when you wind one up, off a rod, getting it going, and then let of the handle, yes it wobbles in your hand, BUT – in what real life situation do you ever get a reel going quickly and let go of the handle, and when its not on a rod!!!!!!
In normal use either winding a float or feeder in, or even gear with a fish on (shock horror) you dont notice any ofrm of wobble and the reel is super smooth with bags of cranking power.

Rant over!

I have 3 TD-R and my main reason for purchse over other brands is the spool diameter – they’re lovely big spools and aid casting no end – IMHO. had them virtually since they came out and no problems so far. i will get them serviced at some point soon to maintain they’re life!

i got 2 mint condition tdr 3012 for £150 and they are the best reels i have ever used personally i’m glad that people are upgrading their reels because it means there is alot of tdr’s for sale nice and cheap

All about opinions isn’t it!

Got to day my TDR has totally changed the way I fish. It’s the first reel I’ve ever owned where I totally trust the drag. 100%.

Tried Shimanos but prefer the TDR.

It’s been smashed about, landed some right lumps, is covered in all manner of cr*p and still works perfectly after two years of general abuse.

I reckon that makes it worth a ton. Buy cheap, buy twice.

@davenfish wrote:

@andy85 wrote:

dont talk rubbish then an say an exage is just as good coz it aint no where close im afraid, r u drunk davenfish lol

if you read what im saying you may well “get it”
im talking for the money
have you had an exage like mine then ?
obviously you have as you wouldnt just say it was nowhere close
cos then you would be talking rubbish
or maybe drunk

sounds like ur tighter than a ducks arse davenfish. u can pick them up for 90-100 quid new so how can that be dear. i think its a bargain in fact i bought a new one today for w/acres an now have 3 was lookin at the tdx but for around 190 quid i didnt see the point when the tdr is virtually as good for half the price. an yes i have still got an exage but dont use it u can buy it for 40 quid if u like them that much

i used to swear by shimano reels until i tried the tdr…
the biggest difference is the drag on the tdr is 10x smoother! i have 10x as much confidence in it and thats the biggest reason i would reccommend anyone buy one!
as for the line clip being a bit sharp, just stretch a bit of no12 pole laccy under it and it will be fine!

and i want another so if they are cheaper then all the better for me 🙂

Not got any TDR’S so I can’t comment.

@piperpilot wrote:

Ahh!!! the original Stradic’s are superb all time classic reel’s with magnificent build quality. Shimano should put them back into production in Japan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,

Ron totally agree with you there matey, the chinky made stradics are pants.

The day I brought some top end Daiwa reels is the day I stopped back winding. The drag is superb.

I have several Daiwa reels, TD-Advantage which is the USA version of the TD-R, Capricorns and TD-Sols. They have been hammered for several years and all work as if they are still new with no signs of wear at all.

The only reason there are so many TD-R reels for sale is the tackle tarts are updating to the latest model, I very much doubt any have worn out!

used to swear by shimanos but since getting a tdr cant fault it far smoother than the shimanos.imo

you did say u think there pants thou when u aint even tried one. how can u comment on sumat u aint used? i knew what u was gettin at 90 quid is too pricey for you but if u pay 50 for an exage then 90 for a tdr is well worth it. if u r gonna buy one which u prob wont coz u love the exage then i would before xmas coz as of next year diawa r puutin most of there prices up for next year the trd is goin up aswell thats why i bought a new one. there gp range of hooks are goin from 1.25 to 1.75 for 10 hooks so if u use these anyone get stocked up

@davenfish wrote:

its called vat mate !!

1.25 – 1.75 for hooks that aint just vat is it u muppet thats nearly a 35% increase so before u try an be clever think what ur sayin coz u just make urself look stupid

I bought 4 TDR3012D reels a couple of years ago after selling my shimano reels, i must admit I miss the push button spool but as had been said the clutch on the TDR is fantastic but then I’m comparing it with 10 year old shimano reels & I’m sure shimano have improved in that time. I got the TDRs at £92 each. Anyway the reason for this post is I am looking for 2 more TDR3012D reels in excellent condition so if anyone is upgrading please PM me with your price.

@davenfish wrote:

i thought they were pants for the money no better than a 40 quid exage that i bought last year

Your delusional mate, there is no way on this earth that an Exage is better than a Tdr or even better value for money. Seems your the only one with that opinion.

It’s worth mentioning that the Tdr’s on sale recently have mainly been single handle versions not double.

anyone selling Tdr’s please pm me as have just missed out on quite a few as already gone.

@davenfish wrote:

johnc
not saying its better
value for money ??
1 tdr you turn the handle and wind in = £120
3 exage you turn the handle and wind in = £120
go start / all programs / accessories / calculator

DELUSIONAL

Loads of Tourneys and G10s for sale aswell, they must be crap too.

@JohnC wrote:

@davenfish wrote:

johnc
not saying its better
value for money ??
1 tdr you turn the handle and wind in = £120
3 exage you turn the handle and wind in = £120
go start / all programs / accessories / calculator

DELUSIONAL

i agree he is delusional im thinkin of gettin 3 margin poles thou instead of gettin a decent one for a grand coz if u think about it
3 margin poles ship in = £1000
1 decent pole ship in = £1000
makes sense what he says dont it errrr NO lol someone get him a bigger spade

Blimey – it’s great to have a load of grumpy gits on here again!!!

I’ve got CUs and TDRs and in my opinion they’re better than any Shimano reel I’ve used. I must admit that when I first saw the TDRs at Go Fishing show I thought they were a step back from the CUs. However,having used them for pellet wag fishing for a good while I’m completely confident in them.

That said I really rate the Technium FDs….