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AFDan52
06-27-2008, 11:32 AM
What would be some really good reels to use for fishing Kokes? I think the ones I have are a little on the big side and might need to get something a little smaller.

Propnut69
06-27-2008, 12:08 PM
Just about any reel ,that has a good drag will work. I have used my spinning reel for kokes before with out any problems. Line counter reels are gaining popularity in the kokanee world .It helps to know how much line you have out time after time. It also helps people like me,that have a bad sense of distance. I'm using a Okuma convector level wind model 15 with line counter, so far this reel has worked great. Hopefully a few more will weigh in as to what they like and fish with.

AFDan52
06-27-2008, 12:12 PM
I have a Daiwa AcccuDepth Plus 27LC I am thinking of using .

Petty4life
06-27-2008, 04:31 PM
drag drag drag that is all you need. any reel with a good drag system.

jedburton
07-18-2008, 01:57 AM
I really like to use baitcasters for fishing kokes and I usually don't use big trolling baitcasters either, I prefer smaller ones like the team daiwa or calcuttas, but I have an old cheap browning baitcaster that even works well. I also use a flueger spinning real and have enjoyed using it as well,
jed

AFDan52
07-18-2008, 08:02 PM
I think that I am going to get a couple of Diawa Accudepth LC17's. They are small enough and I really like the Linecounter feature.

Kokaholic
07-18-2008, 08:24 PM
Hey Dan,

I have some Baitcasters that I am gonna part with. They are abu garcias in the 5000 series, new line this year etc. They have been used only this year atthe gorge. Give me a call and we can talk price and hook you up

MackPrince
08-23-2008, 10:42 PM
I use a Penn 209MS with leadcore.
Good drag, easy maintenance, stainless spool simple operation for trolling.

nob
08-24-2008, 12:35 AM
I use abu garcia bait cast 4600 c5 's very very smoth retrive and a real good smoth drag,,, the new c5's have a carbon matric drag --- great. And every once and awhile cabelas has this reel on sale. They are the only ones that have the new c5's...

JIGGIT
08-24-2008, 10:56 AM
calcutta,s are all i use. like was said. its all about smooth drag!

HiTechKoke
08-24-2008, 01:44 PM
I have the Abu 4600 C4's and this last year got a Tica CT150 and liking that so much I added a Tica CM150.

I am leaning towards the Tica's now as my reel of choice as you release one easy twist screw that is designed to not fall out and then a twist of the reel and you have access to all the internals and you can even change spools. All of this without whipping out a screwdriver and having parts everywhere. This is all due to their CNC design. I like the drag and a simple feature that makes a hit for me is the star drag clicks for every little turn so you can hear it as you crank it up or down which is a great feature. I talked to a Tica rep recently and he said they are com,ing out with a newer model this next year, a little more expensive but also an upgraded drag... with Nasa like heat-shield technology. Hey - I'm not tossing my reel into space but it's good to know it won't overheat!

Kevin

SuperD
02-03-2009, 04:31 PM
I just bought 2 Shimano Cardiff 100A reels off of ebay and am very excited about mounting them to my koke rods. I use Tekota 300's for all my trout fishing and they are just too heavy for Koke fishing. I thought about the Abu 4600's but love Shimano drags on my tekotas, am hoping they are similiarly smooth.

Kokanee Kid
02-03-2009, 05:34 PM
Shimanno curado 200b, been looking at 100 series reels on e-bay. All I can say is babybutt smooth drag! Best reel ever thumbsup

KokeDealer
02-03-2009, 06:53 PM
Abu Garcia REVO.

Very Light.
Very Fast.
Very Smooth.

very low profile mates up well with very light kokanee rods.

SilverBullets
02-03-2009, 07:00 PM
Daiwa Accudepth AD17 Line Counter...Have been useing for the last 5 years with no problems.

Fallriverguy
02-03-2009, 07:31 PM
I have a couple of Bass Pro Shops Pro Qualifier reels and like the smooth drag. Those Tica CM100 reels sure look tempting.

Kokanee Killer
02-03-2009, 08:57 PM
like petty4life said smooth drag, for spinning reels i really like shimanos,symetere or stradics always served me well.for spin fishing jigging or still fishing at night.

dunnigan jim
02-09-2009, 04:26 PM
I use the Tica cm100 have 4 w/lamaglas kokanee rods. Very smooth drags. My other reels are Pinnacle also smooth drags as are the ABU 5600ws reels. Best choice for the $$ Tica Jim

vvBob
02-09-2009, 09:47 PM
I have the Shimano Calcutta 100B's. They are VERY smooth & the drag is exceptional. Have them mounted on Loomis CR841 7' Ultra Light rods. Great for Kokes, & I use the same set ups for Eagle Lake here in CA.....(Eagle is home to California's finest Rainbow Trout fishery.)

Elk Hunter
02-09-2009, 10:24 PM
I have the Shimano Calcutta 100B's. They are VERY smooth & the drag is exceptional.

Drag what drag, your always in free spool. thumbsup

Digi-Troller
02-09-2009, 11:08 PM
Last year we upgraded to Shimano Cardiff's 300A. These reels were a joy to use all year! Very smooth drags, and pretty fast too. Our loss rate on kokes was an all time low last year. I look forward to getting them out for year #2. Love them!

vvBob
02-10-2009, 03:03 PM
Drag what drag, your always in free spool. thumbsup

It's a trick I learned from YOU!!.....And I love it when that happens.

FishHunter
02-10-2009, 11:35 PM
I noticed online a few days ago that Abu Garcia has a new 4600 C3 Kokanee Custom reel. They are only sold at Fishermans Warehouse.

ll kaidoy ll
02-15-2009, 06:45 PM
I use Abu Garcia 4600C3s with clickers installed. It's basically the Abu Garcia 4600C3 Kokanee Custom reel that FishHunter is referring to at Fisherman's Warehouse. However, mine are the older designed sideplates and not the newer ones, and mine have aftermarket SmoothDrag Carbontex Carbon Fiber drag washers.

HiTechKoke
02-15-2009, 06:51 PM
Hey Kaidoy - Where did you order the upgraded drag washers. I want to put some of those in my C4's which should be the same as the C3's as mine are a few years old.

ll kaidoy ll
02-15-2009, 07:04 PM
Hey Kaidoy - Where did you order the upgraded drag washers. I want to put some of those in my C4's which should be the same as the C3's as mine are a few years old.

Hey Kevin,

I ordered them from www.smoothdrag.com. It was a pretty simple install, and they are much better than stock! ;) They're sooo much smoother! I think it took me maybe 15 to 20 minutes per reel.

- Wes

HiTechKoke
02-15-2009, 07:25 PM
Thanks - I just made an inquiry to them.

RC McKokanee
02-16-2009, 10:28 AM
i have about 6 abu garcia's the last one i got is the 4600c3, i haven't even put line on it yet. the clicker is a option i like because you can put two rods on a rigger and lower both at the same time with ease. they are a good reel for the price also.

Kokehead83
02-16-2009, 12:51 PM
I use a few revo SX light low profile and smooth also I have a few Abu Gracias I don't remember what model but they were not that expensive. The in looking for a reel is Drag as previously mentioned. I also consider weight of the reel and the number of ball bearings witch in turn effects how the drag works. I just got a diawa line counter last year I like it I have yet to use it for kokes as I see it being to big I am looking for a small line counter that has the above mentioned characteristics too.


Ben

ll kaidoy ll
02-16-2009, 03:01 PM
I really wish Shimano would make a Calcutta 50 or 100 with a clicker. That would be awesome! I have heard good things about the Ticas, but it seems like they are too big for Kokanee in my opinion. Any opinions? Maybe Kevin can chime in?

Bduck
02-16-2009, 03:17 PM
I bought 2 Okumas Magda Pro MA30DX reels with line counters. I've had these for 2yrs now. Love um thumbsup Also have 2 Penn 209 level wind reels that I used for many yrs as faithful backups. Been very happy with those, too. thumbsup

wahoohunter
02-16-2009, 04:15 PM
I've been using 2 Daiwa SG17LCA's for a couple of years now. Been smooth with no complaints but I'm thinking of replacing the drags with Carbonex just for the heck of it.
The line counter comes in handy as I'm somewhat "distance impaired" when letting out line and I like the clicker, too.

DC18FT
02-16-2009, 11:14 PM
We have been using Calcutta 50's, 100's and Abu 4000 series reels. Personally I prefer the size, weight and look of the Calcutta 100's.
Whatever reel(s) you choose, I highly recommend the SmoothDrag upgrade with the Carbontex drag washers. Don't forget to smother the washers with a good coating of Cals or shimano drag grease...buttery smoooooth......good luck in your search



Bryon

HiTechKoke
02-16-2009, 11:25 PM
I really wish Shimano would make a Calcutta 50 or 100 with a clicker. That would be awesome! I have heard good things about the Ticas, but it seems like they are too big for Kokanee in my opinion. Any opinions? Maybe Kevin can chime in?

Definitely the Ticas are no bigger than the ABU's in the Tica CM or CT 100 series. I opted for the slightly bigger Tica 150 series just to have longer line capacity when I long line for trout on the surface as well as having a slightly higher retrieve ratio which I like, especially when trying to catch up with fish that run at the boat.

Kevin

nob
02-17-2009, 09:55 PM
Ive been using c5magx in the 4600 size for a few years now and just love the smooth drag and return. I have them mounted on ugly sticks ul 7ft. It's a good combo for my scottys. I fill them with sufix siege 10lb clear. The new style c5mag are only avail. from cab.....s and the 4600 are almost always on sale ,,, 60.00 range..