Tidewater TW 30L
The Tidewater TW 30L uses a 3.8 gear ratio, level-wind reel, two stainless steel bearings, permanent anti-reverse, aluminum casing and handle, and has a max weight line capacity of 330 pounds. The Tidewater TW comes in two sizes, a 50 size in both level-wind and nonlevel wind, and a 30 size nonlevel wind model.
Arsenal HD Series
Shakespeare's Arsenal HD line of saltwater trolling reels are made with a 4.2.1 gear ratio, 2-plus-1 stainless steel bearing system, machined and hardened brass pistons, stainless steel handle and reel, an anodized aluminum spool, and it has an on/off bait clicker. There are three weights of reels in the Arsenal line.
Arsenal Graphite Series
Shakespeare reduced weight in its Arsenal line by introducing a line of reels made from graphite. The graphite series has a 4.2.1 gear ratio, one-piece graphite covers and housing, level-wind reels, aluminum handles and spools, and a stainless steel bearing system. The graphite series comes in two weights.
Article Written By Eric Cedric
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.
