Reel for Wire Line?

[Jimmyi]

I want to try fishing with wire line next year. I have never done it before and I would like to know what would be a good reel to purchase? I want a reel that will hold a lot of wire. What do you guys suggest?

[Jax]

Standard reel size would be your 47 series by daiwa. The Sealine 47 lc or the lesser expensive cousin the 47LC accudepth plus. I upgraded to the shimano tekota 600LC for my wire set ups and they have been flawless for me just had to bite the bullet on the cost but I am happy I did

You should be able to fit a 1000ft plus of Malin 30 lbs 7 strand on them and that should be plenty for you for the season.

Good luck

P.S. I will have some reels for sale at the end of the season if you are in the market for a couple

[Iceman]

Shimano Tekota 600LC, once you use one, especially with the Shimano Talora roller rods, you won't want to use any other. I have been running this combo for the last six years & they have performed perfectly! 1000 feet of 30lb wire fills the reel very nicely (no need for backer either).

Good luck!

[holy mackerel]

I have been using Okuma Catalina 25 line counter for the last 4 or 5 years. No complaints, great handles!

They hold 1000' of 30# no backing needed.

Replaced the Daiwa 47lc's because the small handles made it like work to reel in.

[Jimmyi]

Thanks for the info guys. Now I just have to convince my better half that I need to buy more reels.