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I am thinking about getting some line counters for my rods that I pull crankbaits with. I was looking at the Okuma magda pro ma 15dx online but they look kinda big. Are any of you guys using this real or anything different? If so could you post some pictures so I can get an idea of what I may want. Any input would be helpful.
Thanks
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I’ve used both the 15 and 20 models. The 20’s are bigger than the 15’s. Both have served me well. Keep them cleaned, greased and they will bring in anything you hook.
Does the 15 feel Awkward on a 12 ft rod?
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Not to me. I have them on 8,10 12, and 14 foot rods. Used them on 16 foot rods in past. Unless reeling in a fish they are sitting in rod holders. Shakespeare line counter reel are similar to the 15;s but might be a tad smaller. Not enough to matter. They are a good reel too.
I use both, they are fairly equal. I do prefer the Shakespeare, but both are somewhat large.
I use both. I have hi tek rod holder and they work well I use mine on 14-12-10 -7.5
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I us that 15dx Okuma to pull cranks works great not to big I have 2 on 7ft rods in my spread
Which lakes are you guys pulling cranks on? Are you catching black crappie or mainly whites? I've bought some bandits and plan to try my luck on lake tillery. Hoping I haven't wasted my money on a bunch of cranks. But seems to me trolling cranks will be a little cooler this time of year.
I fish tillery and high rock. I did catch a 1.75lb crappie Monday at tillery. I use arkie 350. They are the same as bandits but a dollar cheaper per bait.Quote:
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I'm liking tillery more and more. It's the closest lake of any size near me and there's plenty of big crappie there. But I've only caught a few white crappie there and I'm reading that whites are the primary target for cranks. We'll see ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Surely I'll get a few reactionary bites from the specks too. If not oh well, I'll drive another 45 minutes give our take and learn how to fish high rock. Seems there are more white crappie there.
I've caught some nice stripers on Okuma 15s. Almost big enough to handle leadcore. Never thought of trying to crappie fish with them. You can always mark your line. My penny.
I have five long rods outfitted with line counter reels. Some are Okuma 15's & some are Shakespeare ATS 15 reels, the Okuma's being bought used & the ATS reels bought new .... and they both function very well. They're only slightly larger/heavier than the baitcast reels they replaced, but once you fish with them awhile you don't pay that much attention to all that.
I chose these particular models because both brands have the double flat paddle grip handles, and not the single handle with the big oval grip.
Tev sent you a pm. If you are going to pull cranks probably worth the drive to high rock.
Matt, I've used okuma 15's for stripers for years and they're dependable. They should be well suited for pulling cranks.
Chris
So I just got my shipment in and I went with the Okuma 15 and got some more crankbaits. Hope to be jacking some lips this weekend!Attachment 345127
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FYI, for the counters to be correct they need to be full of line. Also, there's a precision trolling app that will give you the dive curves for those new puppies!
Good luck!
Chris