Best Trolling Reels?

[Dan1]

Hey Guys,

 

Looking for some info/feedback on the best trolling reels that folks have used. I’ve been using Okuma Magda MA 30D reels on the downrigger rods.... Daiwa Accudepth 47LC reels on the diver rods. Some of them are 15+ years old and I think it’s time to upgrade.

 

I’ve looked at Shimano Tekotas online ($200+). And Okuma Coldwaters ($109). Are there any others I should take a look at? Let me know what you guys think.

 

Thanks,

 

Dan

 

 

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[Chowdaire]

Love the Diawa Saltist 30 for divers.

[NymphO]

Between those 2 you won't be disapointed. Go high speed.

[Rich D]

I run Saitists on all of my rods except big coopers. The drags are the best, the retrieve is fast!!!!

Capt Rich


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[tuffishooker]

Shimano my #1 pick after 34 years on the water but like in shooting  " it is not the gun but the gunner ! "

[Gator]

Saltist is my first round pick, Tekota my second.

[scobar]

Saltist for me

 

 

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[Dan1]

I’ve done some more research over the last few days... looks like I’ll stick with Daiwa

Thanks all who replied!


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[justtracytrolling]

I went with 12 of the brand new Tekota "A" s this season and they are the best trolling reel in the market.  The 500 and 600s have the loudest, strongest clickers I've ever heard, and the 300 and 400s are really light, palmable, and castable too!  I do run the little Daiwa Lexa lcs on the riggers, and like them for their size, but nothing like the new Shimanos.