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OKUMA · Low-Profile Baitcasting Reels
Okuma Convector Line Counter Reel, Right Hand, 260 yds/14 lb
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Options
Style: Cv-163d: 180yds-12lb, 6.3:1 Convector
- Cv-163d: 180yds-12lb, 6.3:1 Convector
- Cv-354dlx: 260yds-14lb, 5.4:1 Convector
- Cv-163dlx: 180yds-12lb, 6.3:1 Convector
- Cv-354d: 260yds-14lb, 5.4:1 Convector
Size: One Size
- Item weight
- 295 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 5"L x 5"W x 3"H
Quick take
A low-profile reel with mechanical line counter measuring in feet, built for trolling with accurate depth control.
The CV-163D is the right-hand-retrieve Convector in the smaller size of this low-profile line, weighing 7.9 oz with a 6.3:1 gear ratio and 26.8 inches of line per turn. It holds 180 yards of 12 lb monofilament or 150 yards of 50 lb braid, and its drag is rated to 11 lb, which suits lighter lures and smaller fish. Two ball bearings and one roller bearing support the spool. Its larger sibling, the CV-354D series, is rated to 22 lb of drag, so this reel is the lighter choice for anglers who fish lighter line.
Best for
- Trolling with line counter depth tracking
- Freshwater and saltwater trolling presentations
- Anglers targeting deep structure
Skip if
- You fish baitcasting without depth control
- You prefer open-faced round reels
Strengths
- Mechanical line counter measures depth in feet for precision trolling
- Anti-fogging clear view technology on counter
- Quick-drop switch for precise lure placement
Trade-offs
- Line counter is calibrated for full spool and monofilament line
- Low profile design may feel small in large hands
- More complex than standard baitcasters
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | baitcasting reel with line counter |
|---|---|
| Hand retrieve | Right |
| Line capacity | 260/8, 180/12, 115/16 |
Facts
| Model number | CV-163D |
|---|---|
| Handle side | Right |
| Gear ratio | 6.3:1 |
| Weight | 7.9 oz |
| Max drag | 11 lb |
| Retrieve per turn | 26.8 in |
| Line capacity (mono) | 8 lb / 260 yd; 12 lb / 180 yd; 16 lb / 115 yd |
| Line capacity (braid) | 50 lb / 150 yd; 65 lb / 100 yd |
| Bearings | 2 ball + 1 roller |
| Mono line diameter | 0.26 / 0.31 / 0.37 mm |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Model number | Handle side | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Retrieve per turn | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okuma Convector Low Profile Line Counter Reel, 260yds-14lb, 5.4:1 | Model number:CV-354DLX | Handle side:Left | Gear ratio:5.4:1 | Weight:11.7 oz | Max drag:22 lb | Retrieve per turn:25.9 in | Suits:— |
| Okuma Convector Line Counter Reel, Right Hand, 260 yds/14 lb | Model number:CV-163D | Handle side:Right | Gear ratio:6.3:1 | Weight:7.9 oz | Max drag:11 lb | Retrieve per turn:26.8 in | Suits:— |
How it compares
| Product | Handle side | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Retrieve per turn | Line capacity (mono) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okuma Convector Line Counter Reel, Right Hand, 260 yds/14 lbPick it if you want a right-hand Convector for 12 lb monofilament and lighter lures, where its 7.9 oz weight and 11 lb drag are enough. | Handle side:Right | Gear ratio:6.3:1 | Weight:7.9 oz | Max drag:11 lb | Retrieve per turn:26.8 in | Line capacity (mono):8 lb / 260 yd; 12 lb / 180 yd; 16 lb / 115 yd |
| KastKing Centron Lite Baitcasting Reel, 7.6 oz, 7.1:1 Gear RatioPick it if you want a light baitcaster for lure work that handles 20 pound braid and still has 15.4 pounds of drag at 7.6 ounces. | Handle side:— | Gear ratio:7.1:1 | Weight:7.6 oz | Max drag:15.4 lb | Retrieve per turn:— | Line capacity (mono):8 lb / 90 yd, 10 lb / 80 yd, 12 lb / 55 yd |
| Piscifun Torrent II Baitcasting Reel, 6.6 or 8.1 Gear RatioPick it if you want the faster 8.1:1 gearing in a left-hand-retrieve low-profile baitcaster rated to 20 lb of drag. | Handle side:Left | Gear ratio:8.1:1 | Weight:191 g | Max drag:20 lb | Retrieve per turn:— | Line capacity (mono):— |
| Lew's Speed Spool LFS Baitcasting Reel, 7.5:1Pick it if you are a right-handed caster who wants the 7.5:1 ratio and a fast 31-inch retrieve on a low-profile aluminum reel. | Handle side:Right | Gear ratio:7.5:1 | Weight:— | Max drag:15 lb | Retrieve per turn:— | Line capacity (mono):120 yd / 12 lb |
| Abu Garcia Revo SX Low Profile Baitcasting Reel, 7.3:1 RatioPick it if you want the faster 32-inch retrieve of the Revo SX line in a right-hand low profile reel for lures on 10 to 20 lb line. | Handle side:Right | Gear ratio:7.3:1 | Weight:7.4 oz | Max drag:25 lb | Retrieve per turn:32 in | Line capacity (mono):160 yd / 10 lb, 130 yd / 12 lb, 90 yd / 17 lb |
Common questions
What line does the Okuma CV-163D hold?
The CV-163D holds 260 yards of 8 lb, 180 yards of 12 lb or 115 yards of 16 lb monofilament. For braid it holds 150 yards of 50 lb or 100 yards of 65 lb. Its mono line diameters are 0.26, 0.31 and 0.37 mm for those three sizes.
Is the CV-163D a right-hand or left-hand reel?
The CV-163D is a right-hand retrieve reel with a 6.3:1 gear ratio and 26.8 inches of line per turn. Okuma sells a left-hand CV-163DLX with the same specifications, so pick the model that matches how you cast.
How much does the Okuma CV-163D weigh and what drag does it have?
The CV-163D weighs 7.9 oz and is rated to 11 lb of max drag. The larger CV-354D series, with a 5.4:1 gear ratio, is rated to 22 lb of drag and weighs 11.7 oz.
How does the CV-163D differ from the CV-354DLX?
The CV-163D has a 6.3:1 gear ratio, 11 lb max drag and weighs 7.9 oz, and it is right-handed. The CV-354DLX is left-handed, with a 5.4:1 gear ratio, 22 lb max drag, 11.7 oz weight and 160 yards of 20 lb mono.
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