Gear Question

[BillB]

I'm looking at reels for my 9 wt. I don't want to dump a "boat load" of dough on the thing so am looking at Okuma Helios and Redington CDL. My next thought is capacity. The Redington 9/10 will take 200 yds. 30# backing with a 10 wt. That seems like a lot to me. What if, for the sake of weight, a guy loaded a 7/8 with a 9 wt. line. I figure a guy could get about 150 yds. of 20# backing. Am I off base here? Thoughts appreciated.

[Woodman]

Good choice on the CDL. I love this reel for the price. Do you plan to put a floating line on the reel? I have a Teeny T300 on the 7/8. Don't know for sure how much backing is on there, but at least 100 yards. IMHO you don't really need any more backing than that for stripers. H

The 9/10 is a BIG reel, however, consider what other uses you may have for this rod/reel setup before you commit.

[Darian]

I have the CDL, 9/10 reel and have used it for Landing fish up to 30 pounds At Isla Cerralvo. It's comparatively light in weight and can hold up to 250 yards of 30 pound test dacron (that's what's on mine) with a thin diameter running line and a t-14 shooting head. As you've pointed out, the reel will hold enough backing and a full line for Stripers, easily. :)

Since capacity appears to be of concern, I'd say you probably could get more backing with a full line on the 7/8 model than you think. 20 pound dacron seems to be a lot thinner in diameter than 30 pound.... Woodman hit it on the head with the question about the floating line.... If you plan on using a floater, that will change the amount if backing under it. That'd only be a problem if you like to fill your reels to capacity, regardless of the line set-up. :neutral:

I chose the CDL for the price, it's intended use, the drag system (seemed like the best of the synthetic drag plates in the price range) and that it would be used on a SAGE, rplxi, 9 weight rod. I looked at 7/8 model and decided it wasn't that much different in size and/or weight than the 9/10 model. The larger capacity for backing won out. It may be a bit over sized for Stripers, tho. :neutral:

[Jgoding]

I like my CDL as well, except I think the line guard has an edge on it and just chews up line. I guess I should send it in or something. I love the drag on it as Darian said also, very solid and adjusts nicely.

[aaron]

The Okuma Helio's tend to not hold near the backing claimed, like a lot of reels. If going with a sinking line it'd probably be fine but anything else might not cut it. I think the CDL is a solid choice.

[BillB]

Thanks for the help. Think I'll go with the CDL. Now the size thing I have to work out. I am "reasonably" sure I won't be making any trips to Baja, but you never know! I'm primarily rigging this for stripers/steelhead.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I think the Redington CDL is going to be discontinued for 2011.

So they should go on close-out sale in September?

[Tony Buzolich]

Bill B,

You did say you were going to use this reel on a 9 weight. So, go with the CDL 9/10. The difference in weight is less than 2 oz. if you go to the 7/8.

I like larger reels for their ability to recover line more quickly, and, if you were to ever use a floating line (and maybe one size over) you would be crowding the spool on the 7/8.

It sounds like Bill K is going to have a sale on these real soon too.
TONY

[Darian]

Hmmm,.... Wonder why Redington is discontinuing the CDL model reel :?: :?: As Aaron said, it's certainly a solid reel. :confused: The CDL replaced the Brakewater which replaced the A/L model. :nod:

The A/L was a good looking reel that had great line capacity, a rim control spool but a weak synthetic drag system. It's a good reel for smaller Steelhead, Black Bass and OK for Stripers. The brakewater improved the drag system with a cork drag system but the drag button is/was not easily adjusted. However, it handles everything I've encountered in Baja (including Yellowfin Tuna and large Roosters). The CDL improved the drag button for ease of adjustment and the synthetic drag system seems to work as well as the cork drag on the Brakewaters.... So, what will Redington do to improve/replace the CDL.... :?: :?:

Oh well,.... Sorry to highjack this thread. Maybe this is just a case of having to have something new to offer the market.... :cool:

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Companies are constantly discontinuing products and bringing in new ones.

There must be many reasons why they do this.

It is common in all market places.

How I found out was when I ordered more CDL #9/10 reels last week and was told that they are out of production and they would not be getting anymore.

They might have the other models (#5/6, 7/8 & 11/12) left at Redington, but no more #9/10 models.

If someone wants one they could call some Redington dealers to see if they have any left.

If you need any CDL extra spools you might buy those soon too.

[briansII]

Bill B,

You did say you were going to use this reel on a 9 weight. So, go with the CDL 9/10. The difference in weight is less than 2 oz. if you go to the 7/8.

I like larger reels for their ability to recover line more quickly, and, if you were to ever use a floating line (and maybe one size over) you would be crowding the spool on the 7/8.

It sounds like Bill K is going to have a sale on these real soon too.
TONY

What Tony said. Get the 9/10. I think the CDL would be a solid choice. Personally, I would choose it over the Okuma. One thing to keep in mind. The CDL is a bit smaller in diameter(outside diameter), than some of the other "large arbor' reels in it's class. Downsizing to a 7/8 might not be the direction you want to go.

briansII

[BillB]

Don't you love this board! Thanks fellas. So Bill that means you are out of CDL 9/10's without any prospect of getting any more? I suppose the same is true of the spools? Thanks again all, it's good to get some input from those who actually own and use the article.