How much line is on your reel?
April 8th 2008 00:47
Granted, you can tie your line to a tree and walk off a distance that should cover any cast but, what do you do if it snows, rains or is dark?
My suggestion is to use a line counter like the one in the picture.
With this device, the line is locked over a roller and as you crank line onto you reel , the amount of line shows up on the indicator. This eliminates going outside and lets you spool a reel while watching television! More importantly, a line counter does away with the need to string line the length of your house time after time to achieve the length you need.
You may notice that the counter in the picture is made by Shakespear. I'm not saying that this is the best or anything like that. I used to have a Rapala that got lost in a move and, for my needs, one is as good as the other. It's like I always say, "When it comes to fishing equipment, stick with a major manufacturer and you probably won't go wrong," Why did I change brands? It's all the store had!
Also, you may notice this counter is calibrated in feet. If you're metric, you're not out of luck. Line counters generally follow local standards.
Like most equipment used in fishing, a line counter isn't going to break the bank. Depending on where and exactly what you buy, a line counter runs $10-$20. I got mine for 10 bucks through a mail order house but you have to be wary of that practice because the shipping on a $10 item often cost more than what you save by ordering through the mail. I was ordering several items so it worked out for me.
A line counter isn't something you're going to use every day but, if you get used to having one, you'll wonder how you got along without it.
Until next time--watch yourself and watch your line!
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...then there's always the line. "Come by here often?" or. "What's your sign?"
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That is TRULY a bummer! This is a cheap way to alleviate that problem!
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Glad that happens to someone besides me!
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