Are line counters worth it? Line counters are very nice for repeatability when the fish are maintaining a narrow depth range, or are finicky and don’t want the erratic action caused by banging bottom from time to time, but are not an absolute necessity I use both Abu Garcia 5500 and a couple brands of … Read more
YES – if you want to troll a lot, INVEST in linecounters Repeatability is the key to trolling. How accurate are line counter reels? Most anglersthink a line-counter reel is the most accurate way of monitoring trolling lead lengths . Actually, line counters are inherently inaccurate ; they’re factory calibrated with only one line diameter … Read more
Most anglersthink a line-counter reel is the most accurate way of monitoring trolling lead lengths. Actually, line counters are inherently inaccurate ; they’re factory calibrated with only one line diameter and type. Anglers using different line diameters will see false data. How much line should I put on my counter reel? Line counter reads more … Read more