Shimano TLD 25 How to take apart and service this lever drag fishing reel

This video shows a step by step process to completely take apart and service the popular Shimano TLD 25 (Triton Lever Drag) Fishing reel.
I have been servicing fishing reels for over 20 years and am sharing my experiences here. If you enjoy the video, please like and subscribe.
Questions? Comments? I reply to all.
Thank you for viewing - Dennis
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[@ramirojuarez7379]

Yes sir Mr. Dennis you are always killing it! Keep up the good work

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thank you Ramiro - Dennis

[@captainphil371]

My 8 25-year old Shimano TLDs get lots of hard use, and I like to service them regularly. This is an excellent video that illustrates the steps for disassembling, servicing and reassembling them. I highly recommend it for anyone who does his or her own reel service and wants to keep them humming offhshore.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for the kind word Captain. Best wishes - Dennis

[@jld2008]

Great instructional video as always!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching

[@jld2008]

I do have one question. In this video you lightly grease the drag washer with Cal's. On a later TLD25 video you don't grease it. I just wanted to make sure I had that part right before I put back together.@@2ndChanceTackle

[@coolbreezez71]

That was beautiful !! Happy holidays ! Thank you

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Happy holidays and best wishes - Dennis

[@albertokusmic9239]

Very clear explanation, thanks for sharing! 👌

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks and thanks for watching

[@barrieprice7073]

Great vid I have a tld 15 fitted new bearings and carbon drag washer after large shark demolished drag can't get drag to work now

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Check your presets. Do you have the rest of the reel working in free spool? Does it tighten up, but just not fully in the max drag position? That is usually an alignment issue on the reinstall of the lever.

[@westoidho9639]

Just what I've been lookin for - it'll live again..

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I love it when they go fishing again! Thanks for watching - Dennis

[@wheninrome42]

thanks again dennis, I was able to take apart and service my reel with your help, I watched a few other videos where they used a hell of a lot more grease everywhere than you, not sure if that makes any difference, I pretty much just lubed the bearings and greased the shaft and cogs like you did in your vid, seems good to go!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad it helped and thanks for the feedback. You can use more grease, but it won't do any more good. It will just spin off and lay around in the case. Best wishes - Dennis

[@sampetersen1994]

Dennis, another great video. I love the diversity of reels that you service and show. Really shows your true talent. Looking forward to videos in 2020!!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thank you Sam. I hope the Squidder meets your expectations - Best wishes for a great holiday - Dennis

[@mattjacobsen986]

Awesome video ! So simple to follow . Thanks. ....

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You're welcome! Thanks for the note -Dennis

[@nicecusk1]

Thank you for taking the time to make these vids. I just finished rehabbing 3 TLD 25's. They were in a sorry state, but are now ready to put back to use. Really helpful having this demonstration to reference throughout the process.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad you like them- Thanks for watching - Dennis

[@jojiwaqa2961]

Thanks for your knowledge and time

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You are welcome - Please stay tuned

[@jameswagner8746]

Thanks always learn allot from you.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad to help - Thanks for watching - Dennis

[@PetClipdog]

You are THE BEST!!! Nice Video!!! It is very complicated for me. How much cost to service my TDL 25 if I send You my reel?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Please send me a note to my email - [e-mail] and I will provide you with the repair information. Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@flyinglightsport9911]

Thanks for the fabulous educational video. What can be done to restore luster to the black graphite housing? Thank You

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Very little can be done to restore UV damage. There are automotive polishes and waxes and Penn makes a rod and reel cleaner that will temporarily restore the shine, but it will need to be reapplied from time to time - Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@flyinglightsport9911]

@@2ndChanceTackle Appreciate your reply. Have a great day!

[@thiagorodrigues-fb1jq]

this is my favorite Dennis! very good!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Hi Thiago. This is a great reel. Best wishes for a happy holiday - Dennis

[@thiagorodrigues-fb1jq]

@@2ndChanceTackle Big hug my friend!

[@HawthorneTR]

The rig looks VERY familiar ;)

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Hmmmmm.!!!!!!! - Thanks Patrick

[@davidroberts2109]

Great tutorial. One suggestion...if your not planning on re-spooling the reel after service, then should avoid touching the line with oily/greasey hands. Otherwise excellent.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Good tip! I recommend changing line with every annual service, but I will take your tip to heart - Thanks for watching and for the feedback - Dennis

[@0420monoxide]

Can you leave a link to where you get new bearings?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Try www.bocabearings.com or www.smoothdrag.com/wp/ both are reliable suppliers - Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@55softknife]

Do you have a video of a TLD 25 2 Speed?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I do not, but the service is essentially the same as the single speed. If you are going to do this, just get the schematic to note the differences. - Dennis

[@geradebowden3293]

Congratulations on your 5k subs

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thank you. It will be two years since I first posted in January 2018. It has been quite the experience. Best wishes for a great holiday - Dennis

[@bocabretts123]

Every time i screw the sideplate in fully, it locks up the spool for some reason and i cant pull line out. How could i correct this?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Sounds like you don't have the Lever Drag preset correct. Take it off and reset it.

[@ryanbarnes6296]

Hi

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Hi Ryan