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

[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!

[mrahn]

I only have line counter reels on my dipsey rods for salmon. They are always being adjusted for depth and can be anywhere from 35'-235', too hard to keep track of. All my other reels arre Diawa 27's for walleye, and 47's for salmon. Each pass of the line guide (down and back) is 10' on the 27 and 12' on the 47. Actually my buddy and I measured the line on all of our reels, and some of the line counter reels were off as much as 20% at 130'. I have those line counters you are asking about, Rapalas are nice because they are angled for easier reading, and have a light. I haven't used them for a few years, no reason. Good Luck