sucker fishing reel
moondog
Posted 10/28/2019 7:37 PM (#949040)
Subject: sucker fishing reel




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Just wondering what reel everyone is using for sucker fishing?
Cfollow
Posted 10/28/2019 7:46 PM (#949041 - in reply to #949040)
Subject: RE: sucker fishing reel


I am using an old Saltist. It has a super loud clicker, a lock down no slip drag and a tension control knob that can handle big suckers while in free spool. It’s an awesome sucker reel which is nice since it never casted worth a #*^@.
Musky Face
Posted 10/28/2019 8:23 PM (#949044 - in reply to #949040)
Subject: Re: sucker fishing reel




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What he said. Old saltist is the bomb sucker reel!
wisriverrat
Posted 10/28/2019 9:22 PM (#949046 - in reply to #949040)
Subject: RE: sucker fishing reel




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Location: On the River
I have used Garcia 7000’s for the past 20 plus years
milje
Posted 10/28/2019 9:35 PM (#949048 - in reply to #949040)
Subject: Re: sucker fishing reel




Posts: 410


Location: Wakefield, MI
I use Okuma Coldwaters, best line counter I have found in left hand crank.
Reef Hawg
Posted 10/29/2019 9:34 PM (#949133 - in reply to #949040)
Subject: RE: sucker fishing reel




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Location: north central wisconsin
I'm with Dan, been running the 7000's for a number of years. I like the IHSN model as it brings line in quick during the hook setting/initial throbs, and the clicker/lever on it is extremely stout. Just back from a week in MN, where dragging around 3lb bait is the norm, and the spool control on these reels aids in fewer false alarms/issues in big wind.
BNelson
Posted 10/30/2019 9:55 AM (#949153 - in reply to #949133)
Subject: Re: sucker fishing reel





Location: Contrarian Island
okuma convector 20 line counters. put the power handle on, and go to the hardware store and get a stronger nut to hold the handle on, one that comes with it will strip out. blue Loctite it on there. pretty solid reels for the money.
Mojo1269
Posted 11/4/2019 12:28 PM (#949411 - in reply to #949040)
Subject: RE: sucker fishing reel





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I am using Shimano Tekota 500's or a Shimano Torium. The Torium is the best big fish fighting reel I have used on a sucker rod. Very smooth, lots of power and 24 lbs of Drag. The New Tekota's have upped there drag as well and I have been happy with them. I have a couple of fish over 50 on them this fall on suckers and have been pleased.