What are the best reels for lead core line?
05.October, 2009
I want to buy my boyfriend an open faced reel that will take lead core. I’ve been looking them up and I’m so confused. I want to get a good quality one that is $150 or less. If anyone has any personal experience or suggestions please speak up! thank you!!
I looked at the basspro shop reviews and such but was really overwhelmed, so please just personal reviews
Shimano TLD 25: Nice open face trolling reel.
http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0002024312147a.shtml
(You could find those reels for under $150 shipped on eBay)
Penn Special Senator 113H 4/0: This reel is a classic that’s been put through the test of time.
http://www.boatersworld.com/product/478381775.htm
(Rod and reel combo was a much better buy. The reel alone cost about the same as the combo. The only difference is that the reel in the combo does not come with a box; some sellers would not give you the tool and a little tube of grease that come with the reel as well. The tool is around $10.)
Daiwa 400H: Very solid reel. It was similar to Penn Senator 4/0 in terms of performance and size.
(You could find this reel for around $120 if you look hard enough)
When you mentioned open faced reels, I automatically assumed that you’re looking for powerful reels that could hold a lot of line and have high retrieve ratios. Lead core lines aren’t always thin in diameter so a large spool is always a plus. It is not uncommon that you’ll have a lot of line out when trolling lead core lines. Reels with a high retrieve ratio are much easier on the user because less cranking is needed to retrieve the line. These are the basic qualities to look for in an open face lead core reel.
All reels above will match the description. The retrieve ratio might not sound too impressive on paper but the actual retrieve speed is a lot faster due to large diameter spools.
05.October, 2009 um 8:35 pm
Daiwa 27 SH and Okuma CLR-453L both are excellent level winds look them up and review the mfg’s own catalogs and then do a search for a shop that might have an ad running to close out the one you want.
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I have two Daiwa’s over fifteen years old and the 27SH is the perfect inshore and deep water reel it is lightweight stainless edged for protection and all I do is clean and lube with shimano reel grease twice a year. Both have caught over a hundred legal halibut. My Okuma I got while sponsored by them (bought at cost) and love it as well but it’s only five years old and I like the gearing and the size is easy to hold even on the toughest fish. How about a 55 pound white sea bass?
05.October, 2009 um 9:16 pm
Shimano TLD 25: Nice open face trolling reel.
http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0002024312147a.shtml
(You could find those reels for under $150 shipped on eBay)
Penn Special Senator 113H 4/0: This reel is a classic that’s been put through the test of time.
http://www.boatersworld.com/product/478381775.htm
(Rod and reel combo was a much better buy. The reel alone cost about the same as the combo. The only difference is that the reel in the combo does not come with a box; some sellers would not give you the tool and a little tube of grease that come with the reel as well. The tool is around $10.)
Daiwa 400H: Very solid reel. It was similar to Penn Senator 4/0 in terms of performance and size.
(You could find this reel for around $120 if you look hard enough)
When you mentioned open faced reels, I automatically assumed that you’re looking for powerful reels that could hold a lot of line and have high retrieve ratios. Lead core lines aren’t always thin in diameter so a large spool is always a plus. It is not uncommon that you’ll have a lot of line out when trolling lead core lines. Reels with a high retrieve ratio are much easier on the user because less cranking is needed to retrieve the line. These are the basic qualities to look for in an open face lead core reel.
All reels above will match the description. The retrieve ratio might not sound too impressive on paper but the actual retrieve speed is a lot faster due to large diameter spools.
References :