Line Counters
Chain Gang
Posted 2/16/2012 8:34 AM (#539103)
Subject: Line Counters




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I want to get into trolling a little bit more this year and want to pick up a couple line counters. Does anyone have any preferences? I would like to stay on the cheaper end with them and also thought it would be nice if i could get away with the smaller sizes so i can use them for walleye a little too. I guess the biggest question is will the drags hold up on the cheaper smaller ones pulling medium sized cranks
dougj
Posted 2/16/2012 8:41 AM (#539105 - in reply to #539103)
Subject: RE: Line Counters





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Location: Warroad, Mn

I've been using the Okuma Convector line counters for a number of years with great success. The drags have held up great!

I use the CV-20D which I would think will work for eyes as well.

Doug Johnson

Chain Gang
Posted 2/16/2012 8:55 AM (#539111 - in reply to #539105)
Subject: RE: Line Counters




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Thanks Doug!
Has anyone ever tried the okuma magdas? they are a bit cheaper was wondering if they would hold up
dougj
Posted 2/16/2012 9:02 AM (#539115 - in reply to #539103)
Subject: RE: Line Counters





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Location: Warroad, Mn

Yes, I've used them also and they worked fine. I think the guts (gears, drags) are pretty much the same as the Convectors.

Doug Johnson

bmxrider11976
Posted 2/16/2012 9:06 AM (#539116 - in reply to #539103)
Subject: Re: Line Counters





Posts: 147


Location: Northern New Jersey
ive seen charter captains use them for striper fishing, i think they should do fine for muskie!
muskihntr
Posted 2/16/2012 10:16 AM (#539132 - in reply to #539103)
Subject: Re: Line Counters




Posts: 2037


Location: lansing, il
Another vote for Okuma Convectors. I use them for Muskies, trolling, jigging and sucker fishing, as well as trolling for Salmon and Walleye.