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Post by northdrifter10 on Jul 6, 2015 9:05:20 GMT -5
Shouldve added this too last thread... What kind of reels does everyone use for leadcore? Looking at setting up a few and i'm looking at the Tekota 700... any preferences out there?
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Post by fishoil on Jul 6, 2015 10:14:05 GMT -5
The last few I've bought have been Diawa Sealine Linecounters in the 57 size. I think the number is SG-57LC.
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Post by rod on Jul 6, 2015 10:30:04 GMT -5
Convectors with the high speed gear ratio
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Post by ChampionShip on Jul 6, 2015 10:55:50 GMT -5
tekota at least 700 but prefer 800. More budget friendly is the convector with the gear upgrade as mentioned. I have and like both but it's hard to turn a 4 yr old with the high speed
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Post by northdrifter10 on Jul 6, 2015 11:41:53 GMT -5
Does anyone own the Okuma Coldwater series? Looking at the 303D.... Just an upgrade from the Convector for only a couple dollars more...
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Post by ChampionShip on Jul 6, 2015 13:19:28 GMT -5
We had a bunch of the first run and they didn't last very long, an issue im told was resolved, but I don't think they make one that would be for much more than 4-5 colors of lead core
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Post by northdrifter10 on Jul 6, 2015 16:02:36 GMT -5
Lake Michigan salmon can test your equipment... We went through 2 types of reels before finally upgrading to the Tekota for the downrigger reels, now don't tell me that I shouldve went with the Calcutta.... I know that I'll upgrade my leadcore to the Tekota 800 next year...
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Post by aquaholic on Jul 6, 2015 18:16:10 GMT -5
You're using good gear .... IMO the Tekotas are overkill for the weekend warrior although I do own quite a few of them.
The drags in the Tekotas are junk but if you upgrade your fine!
I am still of the opinion the Convectors are the best reel for the $.
Aquaholic
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Post by awespray on Jul 7, 2015 19:27:39 GMT -5
I agree with Mike, Rod & others on the Okuma Convectors- love them. I retired the last 4 Daiwas in my arsenal & now have mainly Convectors & a few Catalinas.
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Post by rwalker on Jul 8, 2015 5:52:32 GMT -5
tekota at least 700 but prefer 800. More budget friendly is the convector with the gear upgrade as mentioned. I have and like both but it's hard to turn a 4 yr old with the high speed I'd put a lot of faith in Champ's opinion as the charters put more time on a reel in two weeks than most of us do in an entire fishing season. We tried a few different reels over the years but just upgraded to a Tekota 800. Very impressed so far but they ain't cheap. Around $250 I believe Peanut Butter said. Luckily he won it at some salmon banquet. |
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Post by boog on Jul 8, 2015 7:53:20 GMT -5
Shimano Tekota's do not cost as much as they used to.
TEK800 is listed at $199.99 on Cabela's right now.
This is not the line counter version but if your running lead core or
copper, do you really need a line counter?
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Post by northdrifter10 on Jul 8, 2015 8:35:17 GMT -5
Thanks guys... for just being weekend warriors, we still have gone thru 2 sets of reels and are constantly upgrading. The Lake Michigan salmon will test your gear, even if your a weekend warrior... it's crazy how they will find any flaw ... We now have 4 Tekotas and a couple Okumas on the rods now and we'll be adding a couple more Okumas next year....
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Post by fishoil on Jul 8, 2015 8:57:04 GMT -5
Awespray, what Diawa's were you using? I have SG's that are over 20 years old that are still performing flawlessly and they do double duty between salmon and then walleyes in the fall. I have Convectors that are sitting on the shelf. They are good reels but mine are older with the slow retrieve, I'm sure I'd like the newer faster ones though.
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Post by northdrifter10 on Jul 8, 2015 9:50:31 GMT -5
Another Question..... what is considered to be the fast retrieve? >4 or>5?
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Post by saugeye on Jul 8, 2015 10:10:44 GMT -5
5 to 1
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