convector vs accudepth

[nijajordan]

What are the pros and cons between the okuma convector and the daiwa accudepth. I have used the accudepth for a few years now but mostly for walleye. I need to purchase a few new reels and was considering the convectors. 

 

Nick

[BALLS DEEP]

I have a pair of the convector 30D's. I used the for one season for my dipsey rods. I think that for the price they are definitely a great buy. I have also talked to many people who also have said the same thing.

[Tim Bromund]

I haven't used the Convectors, but I've used the Accudepth Plus 47 LCs for my braid and mono divers for 5 years now and they have been super reels, excellent drags on them.

 

Tim

[NitroMusky]

I have used both for a few years and personally like the convector better overall. Biggest differences i know of are Convector much better factory drag. Accudepth metal frame rather than plastic

[Tim Bromund]

Nitro, are you talking about the original Accudepth, or their replacement  the Accudepth Plus? 

 

The drags on the original Accudepth were junk, which is why they only lasted a coulpe seasons, but the ADP drages are super.

[NitroMusky]

Tim I am talking about the ADPs. Not nearly as good as the convectors IMHO. That's circa 2008-9 model ADPs and unless they changed the stock drag in the past couple years, they are a felt washer system that didn't have a smooth progression. I ended up updating mine to carbon fiber in fact.

[Chinook1981]

Ditto on the accudepths. I think even my cheap okuma magdas have better drag system.

[John Kelley]

I also love the over-sized handles on my Convectors, and the Okumas seem to just crank in better and more comfortably when fighting big fish as well. I like them better than my Daiwa Sealine linecounters.  Much smoother in all applications.

[spoonfed-1]

I have both and prefer the convectors.

[nijajordan]

Thanks for all the feedback. I currently use the accudepth for walleye but will be buying some convectors for Salmon fishing.  

 

 

Nick

[Legacy]

I have had both and no doubt prefer the convectors. Drags are great and the oversize handles create the illusion of a higher gear ratio. Its been a few seasons now since i converted everything from Daiwa to Okuma and i havent looked back.

[The Scottsman]

I switched over to all convectors for the riggers,copper and lead. They work great and Rob hit it right on the nose with the drags and handles. I have four 47Lc's loaded up with wire and they work great for that application as well.

[seasquirrel]

I never tried the covectors, but I too have accudepth PLUS on my wires. Love them for the money. Nice drags.