Cold Water Reels

[leadcore troller]

Looking to upgrade my reels. Looking at the Okuma Cold Water Line Counter Reels, my question is what size would fit the bill best. Would I use the same size for mono on the planer boards, down rigging, also using wire.

[Legacy]

Looking to upgrade my reels. Looking at the Okuma Cold Water Line Counter Reels, my question is what size would fit the bill best. Would I use the same size for mono on the planer boards, down rigging, also using wire.

30 series... CW303

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[jth21usa]

I also have 6 30 series on my boat, both downrigger and diver

[FishingFool34]

On 3/12/2019 at 10:15 PM, jth21usa said:

I also have 6 30 series on my boat, both downrigger and diver

I have 6 of the 30 size and 2 of the 45 size, the 30 size is prolly the most versatile imo. I have 30s spooled with mono, wire and leadcore on them, they all work great.

Edited March 15, 2019 by FishingFool34

[leadcore troller]

Guys thanks for the input, guess i'll go with the 30's, was originally leaning towards the 20's only because of the higher retrive. 

[Legacy]

9 hours ago, leadcore troller said:

Guys thanks for the input, guess i'll go with the 30's, was originally leaning towards the 20's only because of the higher retrive. 

 

 

Both Okuma Coldwater and Convectors (30 series) are available in high speed. 6.2 to 1 

 

https://www.fishusa.com/product/Okuma-Coldwater-High-Speed-Wire-Line-Reels?gclid=Cj0KCQjwg73kBRDVARIsAF-kEH-tqe7FDTChoCwEv2WAkcik87ZLDlx3AKCu8EWqOlLhG79Tz0fKlaMaAlUtEALw_wcB

[hookedupf7]

Ha funny I was just looking online and was going to ask the same question. Thanks for the input 👍👍

[Traveling Circus]

On 3/15/2019 at 1:37 PM, FishingFool34 said:

I have 30s spooled with mono, wire and leadcore on them

Can you fit 10 colors on a 30s reel?

[FishingFool34]

2 hours ago, Traveling Circus said:

Can you fit 10 colors on a 30s reel?

Yup, I used 27lb leadcore and 30lb braid backing. I fit enough backing to be able to run it on in-line planers and land fish. It’s prolly a better fit on a 45 size reel but I didn’t have one at the time.

Edited March 19, 2019 by FishingFool34

[Legacy]

4 hours ago, Traveling Circus said:

Can you fit 10 colors on a 30s reel?

 

I would suggest a 45 series

[ncej03]

30's for wire and lower LC.   45 for 10 color.   I changed my reels over last year.  Mostly for faster retrieve rate.  So much better.    10 Color would fit on the 30, but you'd be down to a pretty thin spool once it's all out and on a board.   That will decrease your line pickup.   

[fishdawg]

30 series for 5 colors or less
... 45 series for 6-10 colors

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