Wire reels

[thumbburn]

I have two older sealines right now..... Tossing the idea of trying a convector to see how they are..... I know they are not top of the line.... I am just a weekend angler so wondering is the convectors are the way to go....... Wondering your guys thoughts????

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[Skidplate]

They are the beast for the money.this is going to be a long thread lol

[dick black]

great work horse, well worth the money, and easy to get repair and service

[Total Chaos]

I have 4 cv20's that I use for my dipsys. They've never let me down. 1000ft of 20lb wire fills it right to the top so the counters are accurate with them. If you use the 30's put backing on so the reel is filled to the top or your counters will be off. I like the 20's because of the light weight and faster retrieve rate. JMO

Total Chaos

[thumbburn]

Dick black ... You mentioned service and repairs......so they have a tendency to fail?....what happened to them I guess is my next question

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[Icemann]

I have around 30 convectors 30's and 55's other than having new drags installed about every 3 yrs they have been awesome for me

[Skidplate]

Who's does your drags

Edited June 5, 2015 by darkwater1

[Broadhorizons]

Why not send your Sealines out for upgraded drags and handles?

[Icemann]

Tuna's reel troubles does all my drags , they are in luddington, MI. Good price and fast turnaround time

[Rich D]

I agree with Andy, just have the sealines redone. Send them to Tuna Tom's and they will be as good as new or better!!!

Capt Rich

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[John E Powell]

I'd also recommend a complete service and drag improvement on your Daiwas. Done right, they should be better than new. 

 

Spending money on convectors is a step sideways given your current Daiwas. If you want new reels then invest a bit more and get the Okuma Catalina 305-Da. It's the best wire reel going.

Edited June 5, 2015 by John E Powell

[thumbburn]

I think I will send them to tunas..... Thanks.... 25 bucks and I will have a new reel

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[TyeeTanic]

Convector 30D is a great reel.I've had mine for years and no problems.

[dick black]

thumburn, anything mechanical will eventually need service, I spend a lot of money on fishing equipment and insist on everything being in top shape, I use tuna reel service, great service, and really fasy turn around and a factory warranty center. if its worth owning, its worth taking care of. tight lines.

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[xracer4844]

We have six okuma convector 30d's and they are fantastic. 

[The Scottsman]

Okuma coldwaters work great for wire. As do the Daiwa  47 lc's.