Line Counter Reels

[Eyezcrazy]

Ok.....it sounds like a heck of a lot of you guys like Okuma. Now that I have some opinions, I can say that I have been using accudepth plus 17lc and 27lc.......they are decent but I've had one stick on a regular basis. My others are Shakesphere Arsenal's and they stick more than the Diawa's. In all fairness I think the Diawa is sticking because it shot out of the holder and went on a little swimming adventure......I made a fast decision to dive in after it and saved everything.......but my cell phone and wallet. I think I'd have been better off letting it go!

I have never used any Okuma reels so I might have to give them a try. What are the drags like? Do they sing pretty on pullbacks? I'll be looking at the spec's for them....gear ratio of at least 5:1 I hope.

[bowguy84]

Okuma convector 30 d

[wakina]

http://community.walleye.com/showthread.php?t=5701T

Here is a thread from awhile back.

[sherman51]

just remember there is alot of difference between the okuma convectors and the magdnas. the convector is a great reel and the magdna is on the low end but if its all the budjet will allow they do work good for the price. the convector 20 is the biggest reel your going to need for walleye fisging with mono or braid. alot less weight to handle than the bigger reels.
sherman

[wakina]

http://community.walleye.com/showthread.php?t=4329

Here is another thread!

[Eyezcrazy]

Thanks Wakina for the additional links. I guess I should be posting in a different forum, I just wanted to reach some experienced fishermen. Thanks everyone for your input. I'm still waiting to hear from my favorite Skipper to see what he runs.

[skipper9]

Sorry very busy this time of.year.. I run converter 30 s. it is not really the reel that is important it is that the reel is calibrated. make sure.that every rod is 100 foot on the counter at a 100 foot.

[skipper9]

the convector.(cv 30) is much better than the magna pro.. if you cant find a good.deal on them let me know. dont pay more than $60 for.them. give me a call if you want to talk about reels and calibration..

[penalty box]

I just bought 2 new convectors cv20's at fin feather and fur they were on sale for $69, reguarly $79 I guess I paid to much Jim.

[ReelTime]

I have the Daiwa LCX27C reels. They have been great reels and I've had no problems with them. Bought them all used off of Ebay for between 45 to 60 bucks each. The counters are reliabloe and accurate if you fill the spools all the way up as is the case with any reel.

Check out the new Okuma Cold Water reels. They look sweet! Can be bought off Ebay new for $95 with free shipping.

Some of the smaller size reels obviously have enough line capacity but the big difference is the gear ratio. The 20 series is a 5.1:1 where the 30 series is a 4.0:1. I would recommend going with the larger reel to get the slower ratio for trolling.