The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : TLD 30 query https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:09:06 +0000 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 03:09:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=135078 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[TLD 30 query : smudge wrote:I saw that this...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1805999&title=tld-30-query#1805999 Author: Skoti
Subject: 135078
Posted: 24 Mar 2021 at 3:09am

Originally posted by smudge smudge wrote:

I saw that this morning Skoti, and thought it was a dodgy member profile. Well spotted. And he's just been fried
Nice , hope ya knee'd him in the nutz on the way out !
]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 03:09:45 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1805999&title=tld-30-query#1805999 <![CDATA[TLD 30 query : Skoti wrote: metuljnicsn...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1805979&title=tld-30-query#1805979 Author: smudge
Subject: 135078
Posted: 23 Mar 2021 at 2:49pm

Originally posted by Skoti Skoti wrote:

Originally posted by metuljnicsn metuljnicsn wrote:

Al, had similar issues with some lever drag reels before but for life of me I cant fully remember the cause, someone may correct me but I think you will find its a bearing issue. Most likely the bearing that is in the side plate housing.
Well well , a Bot that quotes .
Word for word Tzers post above .

I saw that this morning Skoti, and thought it was a dodgy member profile. Well spotted. And he's just been fried
]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:49:04 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1805979&title=tld-30-query#1805979 <![CDATA[TLD 30 query : metuljnicsn wrote:Al, had similar...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1805973&title=tld-30-query#1805973 Author: Skoti
Subject: 135078
Posted: 23 Mar 2021 at 12:19pm

Originally posted by metuljnicsn metuljnicsn wrote:

Al, had similar issues with some lever drag reels before but for life of me I cant fully remember the cause, someone may correct me but I think you will find its a bearing issue. Most likely the bearing that is in the side plate housing.
Well well , a Bot that quotes .
Word for word Tzers post above .
]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:19:01 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1805973&title=tld-30-query#1805973 <![CDATA[TLD 30 query : OK - taken about 5 weeks - but...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1805819&title=tld-30-query#1805819 Author: Alan L
Subject: 135078
Posted: 19 Mar 2021 at 3:34pm

OK - taken about 5 weeks - but success. Stop/start and wrong bits sent (twice).
I did it in stages - rather than throw a whole bunch of new bits. Trying to find where the issue was.
Started with the pinion bearings, as originally suggested. Nope.
Ordered new drag washer bits. Nope.
Finally replaced the large bearing by the handle. Bingo.
So I am guessing it is accumulated wear in the bearings - side thrust. Basically my suggestion would be to replace all 3 bearings. Prob around $60. I don't feel bad spending a bit of money on it and new drag system.  Had it about 20+ yrs at a guess. Don't remember replacing anything previously. Got it 2nd hand and it is the 90s version.
Alan
]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:34:59 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1805819&title=tld-30-query#1805819 <![CDATA[TLD 30 query : The standard retail is $339, so...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1804534&title=tld-30-query#1804534 Author: Catchelot
Subject: 135078
Posted: 25 Feb 2021 at 5:46pm

The standard retail is $339, so you decide mate.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:46:43 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1804534&title=tld-30-query#1804534 <![CDATA[TLD 30 query : Was hoping to post some progress....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1804532&title=tld-30-query#1804532 Author: Alan L
Subject: 135078
Posted: 25 Feb 2021 at 5:22pm

Was hoping to post some progress. Been waiting for parts. Now replaced pinion bearings and drag washer and a spring. Still same problem. Reconfigured the tension washers. No difference. Could/may send to Steve.  just not sure how much a TLD 30 is worth these days. Spent about $100 in parts so far.
Alan
]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:22:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1804532&title=tld-30-query#1804532 <![CDATA[TLD 30 query : Thanks guys - I will pursue.I...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1803698&title=tld-30-query#1803698 Author: Alan L
Subject: 135078
Posted: 10 Feb 2021 at 6:53pm

Thanks guys - I will pursue.
I did do a 'TLD stiff to wind' search. Just not on the forum. Used Google. Didn't help much - but I will follow these leads.
Yes Mat - I could send to Steve. I have bought plenty off him - about 7 game reels and a few rods. Just that I like to do my own stuff if I can. If it beats me, it will go to Steve.
Thanks All.
Alan
]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:53:06 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1803698&title=tld-30-query#1803698 <![CDATA[TLD 30 query : Rozboon seems on the right track.M...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1803696&title=tld-30-query#1803696 Author: MATTOO
Subject: 135078
Posted: 10 Feb 2021 at 6:09pm

Rozboon seems on the right track.
M]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:09:44 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1803696&title=tld-30-query#1803696 <![CDATA[TLD 30 query : Smudge,Don&#039;t need to reply...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1803695&title=tld-30-query#1803695 Author: MATTOO
Subject: 135078
Posted: 10 Feb 2021 at 6:08pm

Smudge,
Don't need to reply here.
But what happened to be hidden.

M]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:08:58 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1803695&title=tld-30-query#1803695 <![CDATA[TLD 30 query : Rozboon wrote:I&#039;d almost...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=135078&PID=1803692&title=tld-30-query#1803692 Author: Tzer
Subject: 135078
Posted: 10 Feb 2021 at 5:28pm

Originally posted by Rozboon Rozboon wrote:

I'd almost guarantee it will be the right side plate pinion bearing. They just eventually get squashed because the whole spool shaft and drag system compresses against them when you push the drag lever forward. Only way around it is thrust bearings which a small number of reels have.

It will only be getting stiff under axial load so is kinda hard to replicate.


Al, I think Rozboon is correct the pinion bearing is what I was trying to recall.
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