Good trolling reels...
BigDaddyIL
Posted 8/7/2012 6:22 PM (#576618)
Subject: Good trolling reels...


Looking at some options at good trolling reels... Some that can handle some serious hours and a pounding... Seeing what you guys recommended. Ive been looking at the daiwa sg 47lc... thanks guys for your input
MuskieMike
Posted 8/7/2012 6:28 PM (#576619 - in reply to #576618)
Subject: RE: Good trolling reels...





Location: Des Moines IA
I've used Okuma Magdas for years now. Trustworthy to say the least. I have since moved up to the Okuma Convectors, and must say, they are definitely worth the money. I've had a 47C for a couple years now, and have found it to just not be as reliable as either the Magdas or the Convector. The gears seems to bind up under load, and I've had my local reel guy look at it, he said everything appears to be OK. In all honestly though, I should just send it in to Diawa. I am sure they would fix it.
Consigliere
Posted 8/7/2012 6:41 PM (#576620 - in reply to #576619)
Subject: RE: Good trolling reels...




Posts: 114


Location: Kingston, Ontario
Shimano Tekota LCs. Haven't tried any others but have been happy with the ones I got this year. Can always find them used for $125 or so. Check out salmon focused forums for them, they don't go for sale often but regularly enough.
muskyhunter47
Posted 8/7/2012 7:10 PM (#576628 - in reply to #576618)
Subject: Re: Good trolling reels...




Posts: 1638


Location: Minnesota
X2 on the Shimano tekota i had 2 500s bought 2 more 600s this year great reels. but im a shimano guy its all i have in my boat .i should be a rep
andym7
Posted 8/7/2012 8:55 PM (#576646 - in reply to #576618)
Subject: RE: Good trolling reels...




Posts: 34


Location: madison chain
X3 on tekota lc's. Have 6 that have been flawless for yrs. From salmon to walleye and 10 inch jakes behind boards for muskie.
Mojo1269
Posted 8/8/2012 10:17 AM (#576731 - in reply to #576618)
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Posts: 752


Others works fine but I am also on the Tekota bandwagon.... Worth the extra $$$ IMHO...
bkrpnk123
Posted 8/11/2012 5:37 PM (#577492 - in reply to #576618)
Subject: RE: Good trolling reels...


sealines...
Esocidae
Posted 8/11/2012 7:58 PM (#577519 - in reply to #576618)
Subject: RE: Good trolling reels...




Posts: 181


Location: St.John, Indiana
Tekotas and Sealines. Both are strong reliable reels