Instead of investing in Line Counter reels

[spindle]

I want to try out pulling crankbaits, but don't want to buy any line counter reels until I decide if I like it or not. Has anyone used the line counters that clips onto the rod? They cost around six dollars each. A lot cheaper than new reels. Do they perform well? Can I use my 12 ft trolling rods and reels? Thanks

[Rees Guide]

All you are looking for is consistancy, if they will do that they will be fine. Cranking is an addiction, be careful

[feelay]

Waste of $6, I've been told. Just cast as far as you can or let line out by hand and count your pulls.

[feelay]

Or...go with someone who has the gear. I'm booking summer trips now.

[jigflinger]

What you doin up so late?

[clfarms1]

wilbur taught me to pull cranks at crappie camp last weekend saw billbobs 240 bandits, so went bought bandits and told wife and fishing partner i wanted okumas for birthday this week. Crappie fishing is gonna get alot more pensive .getting a 898 then want a 858 or 958 thats a done deal.but i got to have a terrova ipilot i link.

[BANDIT]

Like the others have said, don't waste your money on the clip on counters. Buy the line counter reels or come up with a system to estimate amount of line out. I caught tons of fish with crank baits before getting line counter reels a few years ago.

[martyrm]

When I first started pulling cranks last year I got the cheap line counter.


I quickly found out that it took to much time to go that route. I bought 4 Okuma's soon after that and just bought 2 more.



Of course I first pulled crankbaits with my FiL which he doesn't use any line counter. He has been doing it so long that he just knows how much line to let out.

[MS Sportsman]

I use cheap line to spool my reel with and then thread good line in a different color with how much feet I want to let out.

[Jerkn Meat]

Measure in yard and put a piece of tape on the line at whatever feet u want out. That's what I did until I bought okumas.