Line Counters

[DoubleD]

Has anyone ever used the line counters that clip onto your rod just above the reel and have an opinion in which ones work the best? I am aware that the "traditional" counter reels are better, but I don't want to invest in 6 reels to get my trolling program started so I thought I would use my current and clip on the counters. Thanks.

[LOWE LIFE]

I have a brand new Daiwa Accudepth 17 lc that I have never used just sitting on a shelf... I won it in a Perch derby. It's a $60 reel I'm willing to sell for $30 if you or anyone is interested? send me a PM
LOWE LIFE

[Fishman91]

Has anyone ever used the line counters that clip onto your rod just above the reel and have an opinion in which ones work the best? I am aware that the "traditional" counter reels are better, but I don't want to invest in 6 reels to get my trolling program started so I thought I would use my current and clip on the counters. Thanks.

clip on's work well---i used them for years before i switched to regular line counter reel's---shakespeare worked the best for me---good fishin'

[eyesnperch]

I have been using berkley clip on's for 2 seasons now with spinning and casting reels and they work fine. good fishing for all

[FishOn205]

i have never used clip ons..... we have cabelas depth series rods and the depth series line counter reels ... they work great and dont cost an arm or a leg. happy fising

[Fishin'Lectrician]

Lowe Life,
I'll take the reel
PM sent
Thanks
FL

[LOWE LIFE]

Thanks guys for the intrest I have recieved from all of you..The reel has been sold..I do not troll so the reel was of no use to me.It's a great deal ment to help out my fellow fishermen...Hope you like you new purchase Double D...
Thanks again everyone.
LOWE LIFE

[wakina]

They work good with mono but my experience has been that braid is to slippery and they do not function well with braid. But I have not used any of the newer ones so I am speaking about line counters at least 8 years ago!

[eyem hooked]

They're O.K., but not as nice as line counters. I tried a couple on regular rods. Had to put them in front of the first guide to work right. Then they're hard to read. Best to watch at K-mart or Wal-Mart and catch a sale on a counter reel. Or go to cabelas.

[OneEyedWilly]

Sent you a PM. Call your local bait shops wherever around the lake. Buy six reels in one pop you can get good prices on them. If you are not fishing for a living then less expensive ones can get you by without issue. Been doing this since the nineties and can tell you that I wasted more money taking the less expensive route than it would have cost me up front.
Not being a prick, but if you can't afford 6 reels you should not be trolling. Gas alone this year is going to cut into the trollers pockets. Trolling is a pay to play thing. You dump alot into this in the beginning but the reward is worth it!