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  1. 07-13-2010, 10:59 AM #1
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    Anybody every used the Shakespeare Line Counter Deluxe? I know most use the Okuma reels that have built in line counters. Since I am trying out the whole trolling thing... I was thinking about trying some on my bass rods for starters. I read they don't work good with braid but I will be using 10 and 12 mono. If they are crappy (no pun intended) I will stick with the trusty estimating each foot and marking it with a sharpie.

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    From my experience with them your better off with a tape measure and a sharpie before you go. Mark it every 10 or 20ft and just count it out as it spools off.
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    i tried one of the counters and it would show 4 or 5 feet out when i had at least 15-20. My 2 cents...sharpie
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    The clip on kind are not worth the trouble you are better off just striping it off by hand or counting it back.


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    Double, most of the Shakespear ones I've seen have been in the 10 to 15 range. The Okuma LCs are only $25. Might get a couple just to see if you like it. They'd be easy as pie to sell for $15 or $20 here if you didn't like it no matter the condition.

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    Thanks fellas... I got 4 pole holders and 4 bass rigs. I will give it a try with the sharpie. If I catch some fish I am sure i will have Okumas before too long.. ha.

    I hope to try out the rez Friday or Saturday. I got about 40 bandits in my box so I am ready...

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    Double, I started out with four set ups, two twelve footers and two ten footers, all with Okuma MA 15DX line counter reels. I just ordered two more rods and three more Okumas ( I tore one up at Sardis last week). If you're really into pulling cranks, you will appreciate those reels.
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    Quote Originally Posted by majflyboy View Post
    Double, I started out with four set ups, two twelve footers and two ten footers, all with Okuma MA 15DX line counter reels. I just ordered two more rods and three more Okumas ( I tore one up at Sardis last week). If you're really into pulling cranks, you will appreciate those reels.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slabo View Post
    The clip on kind are not worth the trouble you are better off just striping it off by hand or counting it back.
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