Topic: Line counter reel suggestions. (Read 1370 times)

March 25, 2017, 02:28:40 PM

So I am starting to gear up for this years rock fish and halibut season. And on one of my setups I want to have a line counter reel. Does anyone have any suggestions, experience or reviews that they would be willing to share so I can make an informed decision? Thanks for the help.

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March 25, 2017, 05:32:44 PM #1

Daiwa Lexa 300, I hear they will be adding it to their 400 series soon. I like my Shimano Tekota as well.

March 25, 2017, 05:55:21 PM #2

Shimano tekota or Okuma Cold Water.

Edit:

By the way, these two are at two different price point. Okuma Catalina is in the price range of Shimano Tekota, but inside parts are better than Tekota. Can't go wrong with either.

March 25, 2017, 06:38:49 PM #3

Shimano Tekota . . .

March 26, 2017, 07:43:51 AM #4

I have 2 okuma cold water low profiles. The round ones are garbage, but the low profiles are a much better reel.

March 26, 2017, 09:22:45 AM #5

Quote from: MGoMini on March 25, 2017, 06:38:49 PM

Shimano Tekota . . .

+1

March 27, 2017, 11:25:21 AM #6

I would go with Shimano Tekota. I loved that reel until I lost it at Bolina coming in when a wave knock me out

I also have the okuma coldwater. The line counter on it stopped working but their CS is good. I called last week and they are sending me a new linecounter to install (waiting to get it).

I wish the tekota comes in a left hand reel

March 27, 2017, 03:26:54 PM #7

I'm gonna use the okuma coldwater low profiles this year. They seem to be the best lefty LC on the market. I played with the daiwa sealine lefty in store and did not like it. I also have an old righty tekota but something was wrong with the drag before it was stolen.

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March 27, 2017, 04:00:02 PM #8

Daiwa Lexa

If you look at Product Discussions over on NWKA, there are a few hands-on reports. Better than Shimano or Okuma so far...

March 27, 2017, 07:12:41 PM #9

I got an Okuma coldwater low profile for my birthday. I'll post a review after I've used it for a meaningful amount of time.

March 27, 2017, 07:34:33 PM #10

This year I started with one Okuma Coldwater Low Profile and now have 3. I have've been using them for trout trolling and will be switching for RF and Ling use. So far so good.

March 27, 2017, 07:54:05 PM #11

For light duty (trout, like, etc) I love my Diawa Sealine SG17LCA! Just picked another one for Fishaddict!! Hehehe

For Salt, I LOVE my shimano Tekota; and my Diawa Accudepth...

March 28, 2017, 09:57:44 AM #12

Great info. I am leaning towards a low profile Okuma or the Lexa. One big reason why is that they make a left hand retrieve. As far as the Okuma goes, what size are people running? I plan to put it on a medium or medium light action rod and use it primarily for vertical jigging.

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March 28, 2017, 02:26:28 PM #13

Quote from: butlerfishing on March 28, 2017, 09:57:44 AM

Great info. I am leaning towards a low profile Okuma or the Lexa. One big reason why is that they make a left hand retrieve. As far as the Okuma goes, what size are people running? I plan to put it on a medium or medium light action rod and use it primarily for vertical jigging.

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There's only 1 size of the okuma low profile. I've used mine on everything from a 6-6 trevala for vertical jigging in the ocean to a 9-6 lamiglas for flat line trolling for trout, on an ugly stick for halibut, and on a light short trolling rod for Kokanee. It's a medium sized reel that sort of fits every rod.

March 29, 2017, 06:44:27 PM #14

Quote from: ThreemoneyJ on March 28, 2017, 02:26:28 PM

Quote from: butlerfishing on March 28, 2017, 09:57:44 AM
Great info. I am leaning towards a low profile Okuma or the Lexa. One big reason why is that they make a left hand retrieve. As far as the Okuma goes, what size are people running? I plan to put it on a medium or medium light action rod and use it primarily for vertical jigging.

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There's only 1 size of the okuma low profile. I've used mine on everything from a 6-6 trevala for vertical jigging in the ocean to a 9-6 lamiglas for flat line trolling for trout, on an ugly stick for halibut, and on a light short trolling rod for Kokanee. It's a medium sized reel that sort of fits every rod.

Sorry. I was meaning the Cold Water. Should have clarified.

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