levelwind wire setup

[ofmanyone]

Ive got two large Okuma LC levelwinds and id like change over to wire. Is there any problem w spoolin up #30 wire on a levelwind. I realize ive got to change over to rods that can deal w wire through the guides. any recommendations on a quality rod that wont break the bank(i need two). Best brand wire?

Thanks as always

Jeff Young

[Gray Fox]

Daiwa Heartlands for the rods. They are cheap and very durable.

[CBish]

Jeff,

Your level winds are just what you need. You should consider 50# Powerpro as well. It is eaiser to work with than wire and has just about all the dipsy use advantages plus the versitility of converting to a rigger or planerboard or slide diver rod if needed in the early season. The only advantage wire has is in reaching depths greater than 100' (280'+ out on the dipsy). If you catch most of your fish between the surface and 90' down I believe you are better off with the Powerpro.

You can use powerpro or wire on any rod that is capable of handling a dipsy. I would suggest a Med/Heavy fast action 8-9' rod. Shimano TDR, Diawa Hartlands, and Eagle Claw & Okuma all make fiberglass rods that will do the job for <$50.

CC

[ofmanyone]

thanks fellas, big help as usual

[lennybones]

this guy has no clue if fished with him and hes as googan as they get

cheers googan

[K Gonefishin]

Never used #50 power pro I do use 40/10 now on Erie, how does the #50 do with the fleas? I want to respool my Erie setups to use in addition to wires for Ontario, for pulling double duty instead of having 2 sets for two lakes you know.

[CBish]

The 50 collects fleas about like the 7 strand wire. I just let the fleas glob up then twist and pull and the line cuts them all off.

[ofmanyone]

Ive got two large Okuma LC levelwinds and id like change over to wire. Is there any problem w spoolin up #30 wire on a levelwind. I realize ive got to change over to rods that can deal w wire through the guides. any recommendations on a quality rod that wont break the bank(i need two). Best brand wire?

Thanks as always

Jeff Young

[K Gonefishin]

You don't need roller guides or wire rods, any diver rod with a twili tip will suffice this is what most guys run, Diawa Heartlands are very popular rods, Shimano TDR's, Okuma Blue Diamond's all are inexpesive rods and work great just switch out the tip on them, if you want a reel nice rod, Shimano Talora's are nice real nice then you go with the rods that are made specifically for wire but you'll pay for them. I don't see the need.

Malin and AFW (american fishing wire) in brown camo is what most everyone is running as far as wire, get two 1000 ft spools and load those reels up and your good to go.