Thread: Okuma Linecounters for pulling cranks

10# Hi-Vis Vicious should do the trick. Strong and cheap.

Also, as you expand your linecounter collection you may want to consider the 20DX next time. Much better reel for $2 more.

Originally Posted by yikess

10# Hi-Vis Vicious should do the trick. Strong and cheap.

Also, as you expand your linecounter collection you may want to consider the 20DX next time. Much better reel for $2 more.

What he said.

I use cheap line to fill and 15#braid just because I'd rather bend a hook than lose a crankbait.

Originally Posted by yikess

10# Hi-Vis Vicious should do the trick. Strong and cheap.

Also, as you expand your linecounter collection you may want to consider the 20DX next time. Much better reel for $2 more.

I have the Okuma Strato Masters, and the only difference between the 15, and the 20 is line capacity. Why is the 20 better on the Magda Pros?


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

Originally Posted by Dee F

I use cheap line to fill and 15#braid just because I'd rather bend a hook than lose a crankbait.

X2. I like braid better even tho I use the 10/3 Tufline in red. I like the depth the braid gives, but ain't gonna argue with you blind mono guys. Lol.


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

I would use 10lb test at .014 diameter as it will then match up to the dive curves, or 50lb Cajun red which is on sale/clearance at Cabelas, this also matches the dive curve and is what i use. It has lasted 4 seasons for me and is only 5$ for 300 yards.

The latter will straighten a hook on a bomber crank bait and will hold up to those nasty catfish or the occasional walleye

Congrats on the reels, now go pull some cranks

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Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

I have the Okuma Strato Masters, and the only difference between the 15, and the 20 is line capacity. Why is the 20 better on the Magda Pros?


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

They are both Magda Pro's Bill. The 20's have a slightly lower profile and a thumb bar which gives you much more stability when reeling in fish. I use cheap mono as a backer then 30 lb Power Pro braid.