OkumaConvector Line Counter Levelwind Trolling Reel

Received this reel just over a week ago and so far so good. The reel came in a box with an extra handle with a football shaped grip which I immediately swapped in from the factory double handled grip. I then filled the reel with 40 lb braid which is about the equivalent of 10 lb mono.After filling, I pulled out 50 feet of the braid then measured and marked it with a Sharpie at every foot. After doing several tests, the counter on the reel is within 1.5 or less inches per foot. Over a short distance, that is not a lot but maybe a markedly big difference at 200 -300 feet or more.I was able to take the reel (mounted to an Trophy XL rod) to a local lake for some basic tests. The retrieve is smooth - but I really don't like the soft clicking on the retrieve and there is no way turn this off. Note this clicker is not the same as main clicker which is very noticeable, but can be turned off.As for casting, these types of reels are not the best for casting, but I did manage to get some decent casting distances and with only one minor birds nest.Overall a decent reel for the price I paid ($110.00 CA) and certainly a step up from the Magda series - but below the quality and overall good, comfortable feel of the Cold Water series of which I have a CW-203D and a CW-453D.Would I purchase again? Probably not. I was able to get the CW-203D on sale for the same price a few days before from a local fishing store. That is not to say there is anything wrong with the Convector series, I just feel that there is more value and a step up in quality for the dollar in the Cold Water series **if you can get purchase at or a slightly higher price then the Convector which is rare right now.

I had 1 of these reels and liked them so much I bought 2 more for musky trolling. I have had no problems and think they are excellent value for the price. I serviced one yesterday, and to my surprise the pinion and main gear are not stainless as Amazon claims in their description (and still does). This was one of the big selling points for me on that made me choose it over other reels. Also, the reels are not as easy to service as some of the online tear downs would indicate. They have removed the stainless steel holding plates and it is now 1 piece plastic and is significantly more complicated to service than I hoped.

Reel seems good and sturdy, well built. I wanted this particular reel for the lower gear reduction 4 to 1 apposed to the 6 to 1 gearing where is harder to crank.

It's a great name but the reel I received has a click or a thump when I reel so I'm not sure if something is off inside. I've ordered a second so ill see if they both have the same problem.

Reel if very smooth and robust. It's a great value for the cost.