dhickey Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I have a couple heavy bait casters that I don't use so I was thinking about putting a trolling reel on them.? (1 reel that I can switch if need be) The rods are in very good shape and rated for 20 pound test so I could probably push them a little bit more. I don't want to spend more than 100$ because I really don't troll all that much for Musky. More for pike. Any ideas. Thanks. Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) Diawa accudepth... I have 6... Love em... Use em for walleye and musky... Size 17 for walleye and 27 for musky... $70 I think Edited August 15, 2013 by Mike Rousseau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Like mike says I have all my trolling reels with line counters on them and the accudepth from diiawa is great for the price or the okuma line that way you can follow dive curve charts and be way more accurate for trolling and you can use it for multi species from pike to muskies and walleyes !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I love the okuma convector 30D line counter for trolling musky. The 20's for pickerel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 same here mike i have 6 of them i use for trout and salmon.....no issues with them at all,great reel for the money !!! I love the okuma convector 30D line counter for trolling musky. The 20's for pickerel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattybculp Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I love the okuma convector 30D line counter for trolling musky. The 20's for pickerel X3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I have the base model diawas as well. No issues, but I don't use them for muskys or salmon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I have the base model diawas as well. No issues, but I don't use them for muskys or salmon. I've been using the same accudepth 27 for musky for like 6-7 years without issues... Plenty of screamers with the drag tight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Accudepth or Okuma. I prefer the Okuma for its shape. Its round shape makes it easier for me to "palm" it. I learned this past weekend, not to put my finger between the line guide and the side plate with a fish on!!! OUCCCHHH !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Accudepth or Okuma. I prefer the Okuma for its shape. Its round shape makes it easier for me to "palm" it. I learned this past weekend, not to put my finger between the line guide and the side plate with a fish on!!! OUCCCHHH !!!! Yup... One small slip and that okuma broke... Go diawa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yup... One small slip and that okuma broke... Go diawa My little girlie hands fit the Okuma better. That's the only reason I like em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Diawas or some Okumas.. Cheap and do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Razor Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Shimano Trinidad.... Spend more. Don't want to lose a weekly winner if the reel malfunctions..... I've seen it happen more than once.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhickey Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Shimano Trinidad.... Spend more. Don't want to lose a weekly winner if the reel malfunctions..... I've seen it happen more than once.... Holly crap!!! Thinking the same. Im a Shimano fan. All rods and reels except for 1 Browning reel and a couple Mitchells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Tekota's are great reels too. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 There's Okuma and second choice is Shimano, you just can't beat the Okuma for value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I have all 3 mentioned here. My preference is the takotas. You pay a bit more, but in my experience, have less issues. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 My oldman has been using the same Sealines 47H's since I was a little kid. I still use them to this day, lol! Love those things. Don't know if the quality is the same between those late 70's/early 80's reels to what you'd get today, but those things have been bulletproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 My oldman has been using the same Sealines 47H's since I was a little kid. I still use them to this day, lol! Love those things. Don't know if the quality is the same between those late 70's/early 80's reels to what you'd get today, but those things have been bulletproof. This^! The only advantage in my experience that Okuma has, is the large handle. It's easier to crank. I have to admit, that I am a Sealine bigot! I have not had a failure with my Diawa's and I have used them for Pickereyes and Lake O trolling. They are bullet proof. Maybe my Okuma experience is unique, but mine seem to realy dislike a lot of tension on a troll, ie planer boards. My anit-reverse has been hit or miss since the day I first used it. For an extra 20-30 bucks, you can get a Sealine and know that you have a reel that will last a life time. Just my 2 cents. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) I run Okuma Convectors on my dipsy setups... No complaints with them either, but they haven't tied into even close to the amount of fish I've taken off riggers, lol. I'm still running some old Fenwick custom fibreglass rods and a old Mitchell 782 Mooching reel as well! Rods could use a re-wrap but they beat pool cues any day of the week. Edited August 16, 2013 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 i'd be using the sealines if they made a lefty.. the convector is one of but a very few options for southpaws in this space. sealines are a much better built reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontcryformejanhrdina Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I love the okuma convector 30D line counter for trolling musky. The 20's for pickerel I use the 30D too, never had a problem with it. Even when snagging standing logs going 7-8mph lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhickey Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Thanks for all your input.(cheers) The convector and cold water are on the top of my list to check out. I also came across the Rapala Hydros 6 ball bearings and stainless steel main bearings. So my question is are the # of bearings in a trolling reel as important as in a spinning reel ?(I wont even consider buying a spinning reel unless it has at least 8 bearings). Hoping to get a couple hours away from work this week end to check them out. Thanks. Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Rapala hydros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktail Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Headhunter I agree with your assesment, I have 4 Diawa 17's and one the anti reverse died the first year. Tekotas are awesome but$$$$$$$$ darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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