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Post by drag4striper on Aug 23, 2015 20:40:38 GMT -5
I been thinking about a couple of new reels lately. While looking around to see if anything was new on the market. I saw that Okuma added a low pro cold water reel to the line up in 2014. They look pretty good to me . So I was wondering if anyone has one and could give input. The part number is CW 354 D at bass pro shop. |
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Post by mwardncsu on Aug 23, 2015 21:17:20 GMT -5
I like the looks of them as well.... know some guys in GA using them and have good things to say about them.....
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Post by Pete D. on Aug 25, 2015 13:50:00 GMT -5
Looks real nice. I wonder what makes them "cold" water reels. I sure know that my abu garcia 7000's like to stay in the cab on winter days on the trip to the lake. They get a little finnicky in the cold.........
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Post by Gator on Aug 25, 2015 14:51:41 GMT -5
Looks real nice. I wonder what makes them "cold" water reels. I sure know that my abu garcia 7000's like to stay in the cab on winter days on the trip to the lake. They get a little finnicky in the cold......... I was thinking the same thing Pete. My ABU 6500 LC's SUCK out loud in the cold. |
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Post by ready2fish on Aug 25, 2015 14:57:03 GMT -5
I have several and they perform well. Got mine for around $100 at Sportman's Warehouse.
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Post by striperjohn on Aug 25, 2015 15:07:41 GMT -5
Looks real nice. I wonder what makes them "cold" water reels. I sure know that my abu garcia 7000's like to stay in the cab on winter days on the trip to the lake. They get a little finnicky in the cold......... I agree with Pete and Gator, coldwater? Hmm I wonder if the work in warm water? What's the temperature cutoff?  |
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Post by formula180 on Aug 25, 2015 15:29:23 GMT -5
They probably replaced the oils and grease with a dry lube like graphite for cold weather operation. You could do the same for your reels.
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Post by mwardncsu on Aug 25, 2015 15:32:57 GMT -5
They probably replaced the oils and grease with a dry lube like graphite for cold weather operation. You could do the same for your reels. I think its more just marketing that they are line-counters, used more typically for trolling for salmon, etc..... |
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Post by mwardncsu on Jul 30, 2017 17:31:43 GMT -5
Who's got the Okuma Cold Water reels and have put them through the paces? Any feedback?
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Post by smlfishing on Jul 31, 2017 7:31:52 GMT -5
 We had two and had good luck out of them. The LC on them you need to get a good engage to get them to work but some of my tekatos do the same thing. I would say the only negative would be the drag does not seem as linear as some. When you wanted to loosen the drag worked best if you loosened more then tightened it back down. Maybe as some have mentioned they are dry lubed and a little Cal's grease could cure that problem. Not the same model you are talking about but my experience with the series. |
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Post by Yam on Jul 31, 2017 17:13:55 GMT -5
I think Arch "had" an Okuma.  And man could that thing turn a 5 minute fight into a 30 minute epic battle. Not to mention, that smooth screaming sound when he casted it made you jump in your skin. |
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Post by drag4striper on Jul 31, 2017 17:29:10 GMT -5
This is a two year old tread. I ended up going with Shimano Tekota 500 reels and never looked back.
At the time I was just thinking of getting into bait fishing and needed some input.
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Post by Shadslinger on Jul 31, 2017 18:34:31 GMT -5
I think Arch "had" an Okuma. And man could that thing turn a 5 minute fight into a 30 minute epic battle. Not to mention, that smooth screaming sound when he casted it made you jump in your skin. That thing sounded like the hole shot at a drag strip when he casted it. I believe the innards are made by ford..haha. Epic battle it was! |
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Post by primetime on Aug 15, 2017 8:40:49 GMT -5
Who's got the Okuma Cold Water reels and have put them through the paces? Any feedback? I have one! I caught and released my first citation this past spring! As a matter of fact a teenaged girl tied the hook on the line. At $100 its a great deal. I still love my tekotas though. |
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Post by janejskelton on Mar 21, 2018 0:40:25 GMT -5
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