Specifications for Shimano TLD II A 50 LRSA Reel
Specification	Value
Model	TLD II A 50lb LRS (Long Range Special)
Frame Construction	Heavy-duty, lightweight one-piece Graphite Composite
Drag Type	Lever Drag (Uprated LRS Drag Profile)
Gearing	2-Speed manual shifting mechanism
Gear Ratio (High)	3.5:1
Gear Ratio (Low)	1.4:1
Bearings	4 Shielded Anti-Rust Bearings (A-RB)
Harness Features	Built-in heavy-duty stainless steel harness lugs

Description

The Shimano TLD II A 50lb LRS (Long Range Special) is a two-speed lever drag multiplier reel from the iconic TLD range. Built around a lightweight one-piece graphite composite frame that is impervious to saltwater corrosion, it is designed to bridge the gap between light graphite reels and heavy, expensive big-game multipliers, offering substantial drag power and reliability at a more accessible price point. The LRS designation refers to an uprated, aggressive drag cam profile that delivers a much steeper drag curve than a standard 50-class reel, allowing anglers to run heavier breaking strain monofilament or braided mainlines and apply stopping power normally associated with larger 80-class setups. The reel is fitted with Shimano's seamless, push-button two-speed gearing system, letting you shift between a high gear for rapidly clearing rigs or recovering slack line, and a low gear for high-torque winching when a fish is hanging dead-weight in deep water or a heavy tide. The TLD II A 50lb LRS is a popular choice for UK charter and deep-wrecking for conger eels, skate, cod, and ling, as well as for specimen shark angling for blue, porbeagle, and thresher sharks. It is also a reliable option for travelling anglers targeting sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, and giant trevally in tropical or western venues. The reel features built-in heavy-duty stainless steel harness lugs. Because the LRS drag cam ramps up pressure quickly as the lever is advanced, it is advisable to use a calibrated spring balance to set the strike drag to one-third of the line's breaking strain before leaving port. Specifications: - Model: TLD II A 50lb LRS (Long Range Special) - Frame Construction: Heavy-duty, lightweight one-piece Graphite Composite - Drag Type: Lever Drag (Uprated LRS Drag Profile) - Gearing: 2-Speed manual shifting mechanism - Gear Ratio (High): 3.5:1 - Gear Ratio (Low): 1.4:1 - Bearings: 4 Shielded Anti-Rust Bearings (A-RB) - Harness Features: Built-in heavy-duty stainless steel harness lugs