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| Hello, what line counters do you guys like to use for trolling? i have two Diawa 47 CL's, but i need two more line counters..and i thought i'd switch it up this time and get something different.
what line counters do you guys like, that wont break the bank?
thanks
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Posts: 443
Location: Indiana | I have 2 okuma catalina CT20D. I have not used them a ton, but really like them. I think they retail for about 130. |
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Location: Ogden, Ut | I really like my Okumas, they have been trouble-free for about 3 years now. They definitely don't break the bank either.
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Location: lansing, il | bass pro makes a decent linecounter trolling reel of a reasonable price....i have had fish to 50 inches on them..with no problems...i dont troll that much though. also if you hold out til spring bass pro usally runs a real nice sale on diawa line counters at thier big spring sale. (usally march sometime) |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Another vote for the Okumas. Good reel, good price, and help right here onsite of you have questions. |
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| I've got some Okumas, some Daiwa Sealines and some Daiwa Accudepths...
of the 3, the Sealines to me are the most solid, have the best line counter and best drag...for the money the Okuma's are nice but I find the counter gets wacked sometimes...Accudepths are decent too...really you can go wrong with any of them or the bass pro ones...like John says keep an eye out for sales...but you can snag the Okumas on ebay for around 55 each... |
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Location: Southwest PA | Another vote for the Okuma's
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| Okuma Magda or Convector |
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| with the Okuma Convectors, do you like the CV 30 D's or the CV 45 D's ?
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Location: Lebanon,Mo | Okuma..matada....  |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | GST,
I dont have the convectors, but I have Magdas in sizes 20, 30 and 45. For boards I really like the power of the 45s. The wider spool seems to come in handy when you're bringing in board + fish with lots of line out. For a down rod or flat lined rod I'd go with the 30s. If you're a wacko troller like me, and you're running baits off of downrigger balls the 20s would fit the bill pretty well, as would the 30s. But again, this is with the Magdas, not the Convectors. |
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| Ive ran two diawa sealines for 6 seasons now and they are going as strong now as the first day and theve seen some serious water time ,awsome reels. |
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| Okuma are great reels, just sold my Diawa 27s Convector DLX is my choice.....And it also comes in a left hand model. which is what I am using. The newest Convectors are built SOLID....... |
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Location: Madison, WI | Sports authority has a sale going on At the moment save 25% on a single item.
Which brings the convector 20d to $58 shipping to you house!!
That's not going to break the bank!!
http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2223634
use coupon code (good till dec 2nd)
TSASAVE25
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Location: Verona, WI | I run a combination of Okuma Magdas 45s, Daiwa Accudepth 47s, and the Gander Guide Series reels and all have been pretty good for me and cost effective. I think the Daiwas are the most expensive and run about $50. |
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Location: Minneapolis,Minnesota | Tekota, you'll never need to buy another reel. It's all about the drag! |
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Location: Verona, WI | I would definitely go Tekota if I trolled more and could justify the $170 for a reel. I have used them in the past and they are very nice. |
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| I have Diawa Sealine 27's, but use those for my walleye planer board fishing.
For Muskie trolling, I use Diawa Accudepth 27 and 47's, and also use Tidewater LC's. These are really pretty nice reels for $35 or so. Drags are smooth, and the ratio works well with the boards.
Tekota's are nice, but they aren't $80 ea. nicer than Sealines.
Edited by Shep 11/29/2007 9:23 AM
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Location: north central wisconsin | I run both Diawa Sealine LCW 47's and Okuma Convector 30's. While I have had good luck with both, my Okumas get the nod for smoothness, reliability(no issue other than having to replace the line counter itself once on one) and value. I'd buy another Okuma in a heartbeat and plan to in the offseason. Mark frm Okuma recomended the size 20 to me for Musky angling, I have the size 30's. When I buy more, I may just go with the 25 to cover my needs. Latah |
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Location: WV | Okuma cv 30d.........for righties...............also make a leftie in this model
i think it is cv30dx |
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Location: Lincolnshire, IL | Shep - 11/29/2007 9:23 AM
Tekota's are nice, but they aren't $80 ea. nicer than Sealines.
Yes they are.... |
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| Not for those of us who don't have a rich wife! We actually have to work for a living! hehehe |
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| i finally got my trolling reels over the weekend. I did find some new Tekotas for $150 new in the box! great deal...but that's $450 for 3 reels.
I bought 3 Okumas. two Covector 45's and one convector 30. all 3 reels have line counters. picked up the three reels for $170. new in box. sweet.
Have trolled w/ Tokota's before..i really wanted some..but since i dont troll very much, i thought i'd save some money. thanks for the advise..i bought 3 new Okumas.
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favorite line counters? that wont break the bank