Okuma Magda Pro

Rick on Rogue · 08-21-2009, 02:59 PM

I have been looking at the MA 20 DLX, and It seems to be the only small round baitcaster that comes left handed with a line counter. Any one use one of them? I am not going after 30# fish just trolling for trout in lakes.

Thanks

Fish_N_Russ · 08-21-2009, 04:57 PM

I havent used it yet but got one last nite since BiMart has them on sale this week for $30. Yeah they are made in china but seem pretty decent, and would be fine for trout I bet.

Klamanite · 08-21-2009, 06:50 PM

I have 2 of the larger version of the same reel used for similar applications and they seem to work fine.

Captain Kirk · 08-22-2009, 06:52 AM

We have three of the 20's we use for Salmon and they have held up well. They also make a 15 Magda that I was thinking of getting for Koke trolling

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Originally Posted by Rick on Rogue

I have been looking at the MA 20 DLX, and It seems to be the only small round baitcaster that comes left handed with a line counter. Any one use one of them? I am not going after 30# fish just trolling for trout in lakes.

Thanks

Waterfish · 08-22-2009, 09:19 AM

I have 3 of the 15 Magda Pros that I use for kokanee trolling (and for shad) and they've been great little reels.

Captain Kirk · 08-23-2009, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Waterfish

I have 3 of the 15 Magda Pros that I use for kokanee trolling (and for shad) and they've been great little reels.

Waterfish,

How much smaller are the 15's than the 20's do you know?

VanDaddy · 08-23-2009, 09:11 AM

I have 3 of the Magda Pro 20's. They are all I have used for Kokanee trolling over the last 4 years. Line counter is a great feature to let you control how far back or down you are. I am happy and have had no problems with them.

Waterfish · 08-23-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Kirk

Waterfish,

How much smaller are the 15's than the 20's do you know?

I just checked the comparison table at FishUSA. It seems odd, but both reels are listed as weighing 13.1 oz. The MA-15DX holds 240 yrds of 14 lb line, while the MA-20 DX holds 290 yds of 14 lb line.

Captain Kirk · 08-24-2009, 07:38 AM

So it sounds like they are pretty much the same reel with a little smaller spool.

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Originally Posted by Waterfish

I just checked the comparison table at FishUSA. It seems odd, but both reels are listed as weighing 13.1 oz. The MA-15DX holds 240 yrds of 14 lb line, while the MA-20 DX holds 290 yds of 14 lb line.