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Shakespeare · Star Drag Conventional Reels
Shakespeare ATS Conventional Trolling Reel, 6.3:1 Gear Ratio, 20 lb Max Drag
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Style: Plastic Clam/Blister
- Plastic Clam/Blister
- Box not in 30
Size: 30
- Item weight
- 0.48 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 8"L x 8"W x 4"H
Quick take
A rugged conventional trolling reel with line counter option and high retrieve rate.
This is the size 30 Shakespeare ATS, a right-hand conventional trolling reel with a 6.3:1 gear ratio that brings in about 30 inches of line per crank turn. It has a graphite body, a stainless steel level wind, two ball bearings and a multi-disc star drag topping out at 20 pounds. It is built for saltwater trolling and holds up to 580 yards of 14-pound mono.
Best for
- Saltwater trolling for wahoo, tuna and deep species
- Charter boat fishing with multiple anglers
- Line counter models for precision depth control
Skip if
- You fish freshwater exclusively
- You prefer lightweight reels
Strengths
- High 6.3:1 gear ratio provides rapid line recovery when setting hooks
- Stainless steel level wind and bearings resist saltwater corrosion
- Available with or without line counter for depth control
Trade-offs
- Heavy construction adds fatigue on all-day charter trips
- Larger size limits portability between rods
- Trolling-specific design limits use for casting or live bait
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | conventional trolling reel |
|---|---|
| Size | 15, 20, 30 |
| Gear ratio | 6.3:1 |
| Line capacity | 580/14, 400/20, 315/25 yd/lb mono; 280/30, 230/40, 195/50 braid |
| Max drag | 20 lb |
| Line retrieve | 30 in |
| Bearings | 2 stainless steel |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Reel size | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare ATS Conventional Trolling Reel, 6.3:1 Gear Ratio, 20 lb Max Drag | Reel size:30 | Suits:— |
| Shakespeare ATS Conventional Trolling Reel, 15 Box | Reel size:— | Suits:— |
Facts
| Reel size | 30 |
|---|
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