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OKUMA · Trolling & Line Counter Reels
Okuma Coldwater High Speed Trolling Reel, Size 553, 40 lb Line Capacity
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Style: Level Wind, 440 Yds-40lb
- Level Wind, 440 Yds-40lb
- Line Counter, 310 Yds-25lb not in 553
Size: 553
- Item weight
- 1.5 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 26.3"L x 7.3"W x 9.4"H
Quick take
A high-speed conventional reel designed for copper and wire line trolling with level-wind levelwind and multi-disc drag.
The Okuma Coldwater 553 is a levelwind trolling reel built for wire and copper line, the kind of setup used for getting lures down deep behind a boat. A 4.7:1 gear ratio picks up line quickly, and a multi-disc Carbonite drag handles the runs. It carries about 440 yards of 40 lb line and suits trolling anglers after salmon and walleye.
Best for
- Offshore and deep trolling
- Copper line and wire line fishing
- Large saltwater fish
Skip if
- You use standard monofilament line
- You need a compact or lightweight reel
Strengths
- 4.7 gear ratio enables fast line retrieval
- Level wind distributes line evenly
- Multi-disc drag handles hard-pulling fish
Trade-offs
- Heavy and bulky for extended use
- Requires 40+ lb line to perform properly
- Specialized for wire line trolling
Fishing fit
- Species
- Offshore pelagics
- Bottom fish
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | conventional trolling reel |
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| Gear ratio | 4.7:1 |
| Line capacity | 440 yards at 40 lb |
| Maximum drag | 20 lbs |
| Bearings | 3 stainless steel |
| Drag system | Multi-disc carbonite |
Facts
| Reel size | 553 |
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