Thread: WTB Line Counter Reels

Grizzly Jig has the Shakespeare ATS.

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Shakesphere ATS $26.99 here SHAKESPEARE ATS TROLLING REEL - Northwoods Wholesale Outlet

Okuma Magna Pro 15 $36.99 here OKUMA(R) MAGDA PRO MA 15 DX - Northwoods Wholesale Outlet

I have both...I like the Shakespheres better

Me and G are usually the same on everything. However I like the Okuma 15 way better than my Shakespeares. Don’t hold your breath thinking your gonna steal some on here . Most hang on to them until they fail , or ask nearly new prices for them . Better just order some new reels . Crankbait time here soon !!!

I have the Shakespeare reels and have had to problems with them but how to they compare size wise to the Okuma 15?? They both about the same size and weight?

Originally Posted by Swampseed

I have the Shakespeare reels and have had to problems with them but how to they compare size wise to the Okuma 15?? They both about the same size and weight?

I've got both ... used Okuma 15's and new ATS 15's ... and to tell you the truth, if I wasn't looking real close I couldn't really tell you which one was which when using them. Now as to whether they weight the same ... ... but size-wise, they're pretty much exact.

I did get the new ATS's with the double paddle handles, not the single handle version, but that was personal preference for me. The Okuma's are the double handle version also. The only real difference between them that I've noticed is where the release button is on the reel : the Okuma's are right up next to the bottom of the line counter box, and the ATS's are about an inch farther down from it.

Pappy...both brands that I bought came with both handles in the box.