Trolling Reels on sale at Cabela"s

[fishinone]

Cabela's DepthMaster® II Linecounter Trolling Reels on Sale for $29.99 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Fishing-Reels/Trolling-Reels|/pc/104793480/c/104760180/sc/104652180/Cabelas-DepthMaster-II-Linecounter-Trolling-Reels/1159890.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ftrol ling-reels%2F_%2FN-1100307%2FNs-MIN_SALE_PRICE%3FWTz_l%3DUnknown%253Bcat104793480% 253Bcat104760180%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcat104793480%3Bcat104760180%3Bcat1 04652180)
I've had one of these since 1997 or so. It lasted a long time. I recently rebuilt it. The only change that I'd recommend is carbon fiber drag washers.

[MikesOcean]

Thanks for the heads up!

I ordered this morning and received it just hours later. Lol

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[koifish]

Cabela's DepthMaster® II Linecounter Trolling Reels on Sale for $29.99 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Fishing-Reels/Trolling-Reels|/pc/104793480/c/104760180/sc/104652180/Cabelas-DepthMaster-II-Linecounter-Trolling-Reels/1159890.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ftrol ling-reels%2F_%2FN-1100307%2FNs-MIN_SALE_PRICE%3FWTz_l%3DUnknown%253Bcat104793480% 253Bcat104760180%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcat104793480%3Bcat104760180%3Bcat1 04652180)
I've had one of these since 1997 or so. It lasted a long time. I recently rebuilt it. The only change that I'd recommend is carbon fiber drag washers.

ROn

what size do you recommend? 20a? 15a? or 30a?? for Castaic trolling?

[huukup12]

Koifish,
I got the same question Ron...Thanks for the link.
Can i use leadcore on this ?
thx, j

[MikesOcean]

There made for lead core too. I have a few shimano reels that are very good and not cheep.

Last week Cabellas had a rod reel combo for sale for 50 bucks that I couldn't pass up. Bought 2 setups for 110 total with shipping. Ty Brian for the link. Sweet setup for $ with a nice soft tip. I got a 30 reel and would recommend same.

Good luck.

[huukup12]

Mike/Ron,
Thanks guys.....great deals...
thx, j

[fishinone]

ROn

what size do you recommend? 20a? 15a? or 30a?? for Castaic trolling?

I like big drags. When I'm trolling and I'm hung up, sometimes I go a long way before I can turn back. That's when you need the big drag to keep from burning it up. 30 size is what I have.


Koifish,
I got the same question Ron...Thanks for the link.
Can i use leadcore on this ?
thx, j

Sure you can use leadcore but you don't really need a linecounter with leadcore. The leadcore has color changes every 10 yards.

I just bought carbon fiber drag washers sets from here (http://stores.tunasreeltroubles.com/-strse-DRAGMASTERS-CARBON-FIBER-DRAG-WASHER-UPGRADES/Categories.bok). I installed one last night and it's really smooth. According to this website the 15 and 20 size have the same drag.

[koifish]

I like big drags. When I'm trolling and I'm hung up, sometimes I go a long way before I can turn back. That's when you need the big drag to keep from burning it up. 30 size is what I have.



Sure you can use leadcore but you don't really need a linecounter with leadcore. The leadcore has color changes every 10 yards.

I just bought carbon fiber drag washers sets from here (http://stores.tunasreeltroubles.com/-strse-DRAGMASTERS-CARBON-FIBER-DRAG-WASHER-UPGRADES/Categories.bok). I installed one last night and it's really smooth. According to this website the 15 and 20 size have the same drag.

Ron
thank you

[GdHkSet1]

I'm shopping around to replace a Okuma LC that I've had, may have to try these Cabelas-or throw down the bucks and get tekota LC's.-and send xmas cards to everyone this year:) Thanks Ron

[dkinla]

can't beat the price for this trolling reel...

but was wondering about the Shimano Tekota line-counter reels...

which size would be good for trolling? the 300? 500? 600?

and do you guys prefer using just straight 20 or 25# mono while trolling? or maybe 50-65# braid tied straight to your rig?

thanks,

dk

[fishinone]

I'm shopping around to replace a Okuma LC that I've had, may have to try these Cabelas-or throw down the bucks and get tekota LC's.-and send xmas cards to everyone this year:) Thanks Ron

These Cabela's DMMs are made by Okuma. I used Okuma Magda parts to rebuild mine. I had to change some extra stuff to get it done.


can't beat the price for this trolling reel...

but was wondering about the Shimano Tekota line-counter reels...

which size would be good for trolling? the 300? 500? 600?

and do you guys prefer using just straight 20 or 25# mono while trolling? or maybe 50-65# braid tied straight to your rig?

thanks,

dk

I don't know about the Shimanos.

I troll mostly U-rigs and I use 80 lb braid. U know, finesse fishing!