ATD Platinum Fishing Reel

ATD 130

Customer service was outstanding! The reel seems like an absolute tank. Fit a finish are what I have come to expect with Accurate reels. We have not had a chance to fish it yet due to bluefin tuna being closed recreationally in NJ until December 31. If the fish are here in April when we splash I will update this review with a usage report.

ATD 30

This reel is awesome. Mega stopping power light weight for such a big reel, and very smooth.

ATD-30T vs Gulf Grouper

Had my ATD-30T ready for the big blue fin this year and turns out that setup is perfect for large gulf grouper as well. Very easy to control the reel as the line goes out and especially when you are tugging the big fish in. Very smooth! You don't have to look at the reel as you wind it in as it is very much a part of your feel when you reel big fish in. Lot's of drag and cranking power and thank God it is easy to switch out of high and lows gears for these long duration fights. I will definitely be getting another one (or two) for my upcoming long range trips over the next couple of years. The grouper in the picture was only 111lbs (ha) but pulling these things out of rocks is really a tug of war!