Line Counters....

[00 mod]

With the price of high end lines running skyward more and more, does anyone use a line counter when spooling their reels to avoid using too much of that costly line,and therefore maximizing their purchase. Say you buy a spool of Brand X braid that is $35 for 200 yrds. You mess up and put 120 yrd on one spool and are left with only 80 yrd. If you had a line counter, you would be able to split it equally EVERY time!

Jeff

PS> If you do use one, which one and how do you like it?

[Aluma-Bass]

Ive also been looking at line counters for the exact reason you mentioned...Ive never used one, but would also like to get the most out of the spool!

[Long Mike]

I use a line counter every time I spool up a reel. I'm too cheap to leave an unusable length of line on the feeder spool.

[00 mod]

Long mike- Which counter do you use, and do you like it?

Jeff

[roadwarrior]

I'm experimenting with this concept on a couple of rigs:

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/fishing-line-system.html

[00 mod]

I'm experimenting with this concept on a couple of rigs:

http://www.bassresou...ine-system.html

Yea I saw this but want to not have another knot to fail! I know you know my infamouse story of why I quit using leaders!

Jeff

[roadwarrior]

A leader might be 60-80 yards long!

[J Francho]

Since switching to a modified Albright, or Alberto knot, any breakage issues have disappeared, at least at the leader connection.

Interesting that so many people fear connection knots. Granted, I use a much longer, and slower action rod, but for salmon and steelhead fishing, my rig typically has five knots, six if I use a bead.

That system is interesting, but not interesting anough to switch over 100%. There are MANY situations when it's far preferable to use straight line.

[craww]

Yea I saw this but want to not have another knot to fail! I know you know my infamouse story of why I quit using leaders!

Jeff

I hear ya man and used to feel the same way. If u take the time to learn the Alberto, this system is the way to go if u want to use premium line on the cheap. I've had the same braid mainline on an e7 for close to 3 years. If it weren't for the fact I'm a sucker for trying new lines I wouldn't have bought any in a long time.

[SirSnookalot]

Most knots tied properly will not fail. The knot that works best for you and easiest to tie is the one you should be using. The alberto is an excellent knot, it's never failed me. I go braid all the way.

A good step by step video of how to spool up spinning gear.

[00 mod]

Yea, I have only had one bad knot experience, but it cost me dearly! Therefore, if at all possible I just use line to lure!

Jeff

[J Francho]

Yea, I have only had one bad knot experience, but it cost me dearly! Therefore, if at all possible I just use line to lure!

Jeff

So you reduced your chances of failure by 50%, LOL. It only takes ONE knot to fail.

Anyway, only my Zillions have a ton of "reserve line" that I use a backer on. The rest of my reels, I fill up pretty much with what I'll be using since they only hold 90 yards or so line in the shallow spools.

[bigfishbk86]

I take my spools out in an empty field, walk the line out to about half, then walk back and cut it exactly in the middle. No line counter needed (which aren't horribly accurate anyway, trust me, i'm a walleye guy and own 16 of them) and this is also the cheapest route. Don't over think things.

[APK62]

I'm experimenting with this concept on a couple of rigs:

http://www.bassresou...ine-system.html

What do you think so far?

[roadwarrior]

First of all, most of my baitcasters have always had backing, long before this article was written.

I like my reels full all the time, so I replace line "as needed". However, I don't ever need more than

100 yards of fresh line, probably more like 60-80 yards.

Back to the article, my best example is how I have my Pinnacle Optimus XLT spooled. I have the

set-up specifically rigged for medium weight crankbaits. The backing is a few yards of of scrap,

then #20 Fireline Braid, not Fused. I filled the spool to about 3/4 full, then finished off the rest with

Izorline #10 (another experiment). I estimate there is 80+ yards of the Izorline and the knot never

comes into play.

[Brian Needham]

I am interested in a line counter that works too.

I want to try Tatsu this spring and want to do 3 reels with 1, 200yd spool. which would be 65 yards each reel.

I would gladly do the braid with leaders, but I have the issue of the joining knot, not coming through the guides well. Which is not an issue with pitching and flipping but sucks on long cast.

[SirSnookalot]

I would gladly do the braid with leaders, but I have the issue of the joining knot, not coming through the guides well. Which is not an issue with pitching and flipping but sucks on long cast.

I only tie my leaders on when I target fish that are as eager to cut you off at the swivel as they are at the lure, that being spanish makerel and kingfish, a very common occurrence. I use swivels and I attach a leader about 15", only in freshwater do I use a dulock so I'm not constantly putting on a fresh leader, this system has worked well for me.