Line Counters

If you shop around , you can get those tekota 300 and 500lc models for $150. I just got a 300lc off ebay (new) for that. Johns sporting goods was selling the 500lc for that this summer. $150 is a screaming deal! That is a fine, fine reel. I'd avoid the abu LC models. Had nuthin but trouble with them.

Another "Ditto" as I have been using a couple cheap Okuma line counters that cost under $50 new.    Bought them on my way to my first adventure where I would be surf launching.   I saw them as disposable reels that I wouldn't sweat over if lost.   No doubt they require more frequent attention when in the salt but I enjoy cleaning and tinkering with reels. 

I love a good deal too, but the way you guys have described those under $100 reels does not meet my definition of "good". 

We all have our cheep stuff that gets the job done, and most of us probably have a couple of really nice reels too, which are our "good" reels.



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If you have a depth finder, and use it in conjuction with your lline counter, you have a much easier time keeping your gear near the bottom.  And you will lose less gear - especially in undulating rocky bottoms like the Westport Jetty, because you dont need to  keep bouncing on the bottom all the time.

As far as reels go, I've bought a lot of cheap reels that are in the trash now.  Make sure they are suitable for saltwater.

FWIW, if I were to do it all over again, I would by one or two high quality reels and move them from rod to rod as needed.  I have started doing this now with my favorite reels.  Back when I first started this addiction, I would buy a reel for every rod and so I would buy cheaper reels to my detriment.  I soon discovered that I could land sturgeon, salmon, and salt water fish on the same higher quality reel. You can always add more reels as funding becomes available.

Spinning reels may require more of the various sizes.   

Anyone use one of these removable line counters? I might try this instead of buying another reel.


Dino Abulencia
HOW-NWest

Anyone use one of these removable line counters? I might try this instead of buying another reel.


Dino Abulencia
HOW-NWest

I used them a bunch when I fished the salt out of my ocean boat. Could not afford 6 "guest" line counter set ups for lings etc..  They work ok most of the time but can be prone to tangles, corrosion and getting knocked off and lost in the heat of battle. 

You should be able to pick up an Okuma Cold Water for under $100 at Sportco in Fife.

Was just going to suggest that too.. they have a nice selection of Okuma gear to match that rod you have. BUT there are many more line counters there to choose from... never used one. dont see a need for it.

Might want to take a look at the method Craig is suggesting to you too. With just a few good quality reels, you  can switch back and forth to different rods and make combinations that will tackle just about any species you normally fish for.

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I used them a bunch when I fished the salt out of my ocean boat. Could not afford 6 "guest" line counter set ups for lings etc..  They work ok most of the time but can be prone to tangles, corrosion and getting knocked off and lost in the heat of battle.
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Dino Abulencia
HOW-NWest


Yeah...I think I'll go this route for now and maybe find a way to tether it or secure it better.