Scheels trolling rods

[H82bogey]

I am wondering if anybody uses them and if they like them? I have a couple of the 6'6" leadcore trolling rods and like them, but was curious if anyone has the longer options. I was looking at the 2 piece and the telescopic rods. Does anybody on here use them? Like or dislike?

I like that they have the lifetime warranty on them for breakage. Always a plus.

 

[1Bigdog]

I don't have the Scheels brand, but I do have a couple of 6'6" rods and also a couple 8'6" rods. I use the shorter ones straight out the back of the boat and I use the two longer ones out the sides when lead lining. Helps keep the lines apart just enough.

 

[DirtyMike]

I use the 8' telescopic rods. I got two years out of a reel before the line counter part started to malfunction. I lifted a smallie into the boat last spring and snapped one of them. They did replace it. Overall, if you're looking to get into something a little less expensive, they'd work great for you. I only ever ran two, even with more than one person in the boat. I will be picking up 2 shorter ones this spring.

 

[Up Y'oars]

I also have two of their 8' telescoping rods. One rod broke and they replaced it without question. I haven't had the counter going spaz like Mike's did. Over time I've done less cranking and more live bait presentations, but that's mostly due to where I'm fishing and can't maintain a specific depth.

I'd say there's nothing wrong with the brand and will definitely cost less. My only wish is that they made the line counter with glowing numerals.

 

[89bluefin]

I as well have two scheels trolling rods the rods work pretty good so far but I have seen the reels start to malfunction on some buddys who only had them a few years ... now we noticed it was only on one particular size reel 15cla

 

[H82bogey]

Thanks for the info gents! Much appreciated.

 

[Callem'In]

I have 2 of the 8 foot telescoping rods and have used them for 3 full seasons with no problems. I did not buy the combos w/ the Okuma reals, as I don't think they are a quality real. I run Diawa SeaLine reels and they have worked flawlessly.

 

[Plain Skeeter]

How many years are you guys getting out of the sealine reels?

 

[lipripper24]

I have two, two piece 10'6 trolling series (blue) I use for lead (wish they were the 10'6 telescoping) I have 2 8'6 (blue) telescoping trolling I love for fireline I also have two 8'6" I believe they are pro series (maroon) that I use for spares I have 2 7'6 trolling for fireline (blue) I really like the size of these rods. I have four 6'6 (blue) That i use for fireline and mono I use this size to pull boards so I can reach the tip sometimes I use the 7'6" to pull boards too. lastly I have two 5' (blue) for lead. I pull alot of crankbaits 2-3 hundred hours a year I wont deny that I have broke some rods over the years but the warranty is second to none on these rods all of the rods have been good for me.

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Plain Skeeter- I have 5-6 years on most of my sealines and they still work good

 

[DirtyMike]

I have 2 of the 8 foot telescoping rods and have used them for 3 full seasons with no problems. I did not buy the combos w/ the Okuma reals, as I don't think they are a quality real. I run Diawa SeaLine reels and they have worked flawlessly.

yeah, I don't think I'll buy the reels next time. They worked great until that line counter started to malfunction. At that point, I have to resort back to hitting bottom and reeling up a bit.

 

[Callem'In]

The SeaLine reals I have are about 9 years old. Used them on mooching rods when I worked in AK. Probably 300 days total on the water. Cleaned the salt water off of them every trip out. Cleaned and lubricated every fall. Not 1 Issue. I also ran Shimano takota line counters in AK. The drags wore out after 1 season.

 

[Plain Skeeter]

I guess it is time to bite the bullet. I end up rebuilding/replacing my accudepths about every two years. Another "you get what you pay for".

 

[huffranger]

Tekotas, buy once and done..

Any higher end Scheels rod has been great for me, they usually have a kick ass sale sometime in the spring.

 

[Rowdie]

I lost a sealine last summer/spring real I bought in the mid 90's. It worked like the day I bought it. I bought a Okuma, used it for 3 years, and the line spooler (the thing that gose back n forth so it spools evenly) is shot. Guess what my I bought to replace my Sealine, and the broken Okuma....easy choice Sealine!! I hope they make them as well as they made the one I got in the 90's.

 

[MuskyManiac]

I lost a sealine last summer/spring real I bought in the mid 90's. It worked like the day I bought it. I bought a Okuma, used it for 3 years, and the line spooler (the thing that gose back n forth so it spools evenly) is shot. Guess what my I bought to replace my Sealine, and the broken Okuma....easy choice Sealine!! I hope they make them as well as they made the one I got in the 90's.

The levelwind is a very easy fix most of the time, it's probably the pawl and would only cost a couple dollars in parts.

 

[Sub_Elect]

I have two of the 10'6" and two 5' shorties. I have the scheels Diawas for fireline and okumas for lead. They work good. I'm not sure what I would replace them with.