Re: Cabela's Depthmaster Reels?
Hi, Phil. I am no expert on trolling reels, but nobody else has anything to offer. I have done trolling, in Lake MI and in the Gulf Stream, but prefer multi-purpose tackle, or at least multi-purpose reels on suitable or even specialized rods. <br /><br />Cabelas rods for Dipsey Divers are suitable for all planers and strong enough in action to handle a big chinook. I have used them casting medium large lures for Barracuda and Muskies. Where I diverge is that I troll with casting reels and count sweeps of the spool to determine how much line is out. I am an Ambassaduer fan and use several, depending on what I am after. For chinook, dolphin, tuna and other pelagic species I favor the Morrum and Pro-Max 5600s and an old 7000. For walleye I like the 5000 and the rare Pro-Max 1600. I always use Dipsey Divers or Pink Ladies, not because they are better than downriggeers, because they aren't, but because they are simple and adapt to a versatile, do-anything tackle inventory.<br /><br />Hope that helps. . .some, at least.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . . <br />JB
