WTB Line Counter Reels

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Originally Posted by "G"

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

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I bought my ATS reels at my local Cabela's, specifically because they didn't have any more Okuma 15's ... and I no longer have the boxes they came in, which tells me that there were no second sets of handles in those boxes. Not that I would have wanted them, but I certainly wouldn't have thrown them away. nonono

I do have a Okuma Magda 15DXT-T box & the schematics paper doesn't show anything but the double handle. I bought this one at Cabela's, too, but put it on my PST rod for cranks & don't use it for jigs, so I tend to forget that I have it since I don't Push cranks all that often.

That one Okuma & the two ATS reels were bought a couple years ago (4yrs ago or more :dono) and the used Okuma's I bought from Chucky were prior to that ... and he had them for many years before that. I remember him saying he bought them for around $25/ea back then, but can't remember where he said he got them.

So I guess my Daiwa 27 lc’s are out of the price range at $50 bucks each plus shipping.

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Cheapest ATS 26.95. SHAKESPEARE ATS TROLLING REEL - Northwoods Wholesale Outlet

The differences between the Shakespeare ATS and Magda Pro DX reels are not enough to justify the $10 higher price of the Okuma. I have fished the Magda reels since 2009 and the quality took a dip when I bought the last batch in 2016. I could repair the older Magda Pro 15s but the latest reels I've received have cheaper internals than their predecessors and aren't worth the time or parts to fix something major. I've transitioned to Shakespeare reels for my dedicated crappie crankbait setups because I feel like you get the same performance for $27 vs. $37 having had both reels apart on the workbench. I did receive a dud ATS from Northwoods that had a bad counter out of the box and their customer service was awesome, receiving a new reel within two days of calling. I'd check Northwoods or Franks's Great Outdoors to see who ha the better price-Franks runs some good reel sales at times.

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Have never tried the Shakespeare's but have several Okuma 15 and 20's.....I get along good with them but I do like to store them(and some other reels) in plastic storage boxes during the off season to keep the dust out.Yes I have a couple times ordered from Northwood's but they gouge you on shipping cost to the point where I am no longer their customer.Their prices are great but the shipping cost are not.

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Originally Posted by Snagged again

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Have never tried the Shakespeare's but have several Okuma 15 and 20's.....I get along good with them but I do like to store them(and some other reels) in plastic storage boxes during the off season to keep the dust out.Yes I have a couple times ordered from Northwood's but they gouge you on shipping cost to the point where I am no longer their customer.Their prices are great but the shipping cost are not.

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I thought that as well 16 bucks for shipping seems very high, especially if its only 2 reels

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Originally Posted by Dutch552

The differences between the Shakespeare ATS and Magda Pro DX reels are not enough to justify the $10 higher price of the Okuma. I have fished the Magda reels since 2009 and the quality took a dip when I bought the last batch in 2016. I could repair the older Magda Pro 15s but the latest reels I've received have cheaper internals than their predecessors and aren't worth the time or parts to fix something major. I've transitioned to Shakespeare reels for my dedicated crappie crankbait setups because I feel like you get the same performance for $27 vs. $37 having had both reels apart on the workbench. I did receive a dud ATS from Northwoods that had a bad counter out of the box and their customer service was awesome, receiving a new reel within two days of calling. I'd check Northwoods or Franks's Great Outdoors to see who ha the better price-Franks runs some good reel sales at times.

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i have used the Both quite a bit and feel the okumas are way better than the shakespeare. I gladly pay the 10.00 more for the Okumas . Never had issues with okumas . Both are cheap , but Shakespeare are REALLY cheap made , haven’t held up for me as well as okumas.

Are you selling the Daiwas?

I have an Okuma Magda Pro 30 on ebay for $35.00 Real good used condition. Used 1 season.

Just 1?

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Originally Posted by Ranger Bob

I have an Okuma Magda Pro 30 on ebay for $35.00 Real good used condition. Used 1 season.

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