What line counter reels have the loudest clicker and best drag
Esox Fisherman
Posted 2/23/2013 7:25 AM (#619867)
Subject: What line counter reels have the loudest clicker and best drag


I am looking for a good line counter reel that has a loud clicker(for my old ears) but it also needs a good drag. I would be using this for sucker fishing and not trolling
Riverrat351
Posted 2/23/2013 7:43 AM (#619868 - in reply to #619867)
Subject: RE: What line counter reels have the loudest clicker and best drag




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Location: Central Wisconsin		Diawa Sealine series have a great clicker, but I don't think the drag is that smooth. Maybe the couple I have are the exception? Can Pikemaster pimp out Sealines?
PIKEMASTER
Posted 2/23/2013 8:00 AM (#619870 - in reply to #619868)
Subject: RE: What line counter reels have the loudest clicker and best drag





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Riverrat351 - 2/23/2013 7:43 AM

Diawa Sealine series have a great clicker, but I don't think the drag is that smooth. Maybe the couple I have are the exception? Can Pikemaster pimp out Sealines?


I can upgrade the drag to a set of CARBONTEX DRAG WASHERS for around $15.00 - $20.00, U will have more top end and smooth.
PS I'll out till May right now on reels.
kevinj
Posted 2/23/2013 8:35 AM (#619874 - in reply to #619870)
Subject: RE: What line counter reels have the loudest clicker and best drag




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plus one to the sealines, good solid drag
Okuma makes some good ones and GREAT customer service
but not as loud as sealine
Mojo1269
Posted 2/23/2013 8:50 AM (#619876 - in reply to #619867)
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Tekota....$170.00 for a best in class reel is cheap IMHO....handles all your musky needs. plenty of other decent option but when the best can be had for sub $200.00 . why not jump all over it. I have fought lengthy battles with big sturgeons on mine and have never been let down
JKahler
Posted 2/23/2013 2:49 PM (#619957 - in reply to #619867)
Subject: Re: What line counter reels have the loudest clicker and best drag




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Location: WI		I had my anti reverse blow out on a brand new Tekota by a snagged pike.
Mojo1269
Posted 2/23/2013 3:21 PM (#619963 - in reply to #619867)
Subject: Re: What line counter reels have the loudest clicker and best drag





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Hope ypu sent it back to Shimano for replacement...pretty a-typical result. Bummer...
JKahler
Posted 2/23/2013 11:10 PM (#620061 - in reply to #619867)
Subject: Re: What line counter reels have the loudest clicker and best drag




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Location: WI		Yes and they charged me for the repair. I had the reel for a couple weeks when that happened. I hope to have no issues with it from here on out... how does a reel break trolling anyway?
cave run legend
Posted 2/23/2013 11:19 PM (#620063 - in reply to #619867)
Subject: Re: What line counter reels have the loudest clicker and best drag





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Are the tekota clickers as loud as the daiwa's? The reason I ask is because the clicker on my 400te is not very audible.
Bill Schwartz
Posted 2/24/2013 7:28 AM (#620082 - in reply to #619867)
Subject: RE: What line counter reels have the loudest clicker and best drag





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Location: Pewaukee, WI		I run both the Takota's and the Sealines and the Sealine has the louder of the two.
Both are good reels, the Diawa is cheeper but i feel the Takota is smoother and better drag. If you can live without a counter the Abu 7000's blow both of them away!