I'm looking for another work horse reel and was wondering how the Tierra TD-TR153H compares to the Advantage 153HST.  I know the Advantage is 'Super Tuned', but other than that, is there any major difference that would sway me toward the Tierra other than price?

Pretty sure the Tierra is just a repackaged non super-tuned Advantage. In my opinion the Advantage 153HST  would be worth the extra cash

Pretty sure the Tierra is just a repackaged non super-tuned Advantage. In my opinion the Advantage 153HST  would be worth the extra cash

 

You're right.  The Tierra is built on the Advantage frame, it has less bearings, a different handle and possibly a different spool.  The HSTA is a fantastic work horse reel.  Some people don't like the width of the reel while others love it.  The Tierra is a good reel too but lacks the refinement of the HSTA.

I have owned both, and both at the same time. IMHO they were the same reel. No noticable performance differances between them. IIRC other than color/finish, the only difference was the handle. The Tierra had a straight handle, and the Advantage has a swept handle.

Thanks guys.  I have an advantage 150H and it sounds like the Tierra when compared to the 153HST

Thanks guys.  I have an advantage 150H and it sounds like the Tierra when compared to the 153HST

EXACTLY, with the exception that the spool on the 150H I believe is deeper than the Tierra and HSTA.  (might be the other varient though)