Line counter reels?

[DDSBYDAY]

        I had a  couple of gift cards I had to burn up so I ventured to Fleet Farm and picked up a line counter reel.  Nothing fancy but I needed one.   My questions are - Have you used them?  Is there an easy rule of thumb for line diameters?   My manual says the line counter is based on 14lb mono.  I know I will not be using mono for the style of fishing I purchased this for.  I will be going with a no stretch fireline or  flourocarbon.  I'm sure there is a math formula for this but it would be easier if someone could give me some tips.  Maybe there is a resource that someone has available that has a conversion chart.  Any help will be appreciated. 

[dakids]

Try using a 150 foot tape measure on land and write down the reel count at 50, 100, and 150 and you should be able to fill in the gaps.

[DDSBYDAY]

Try using a 150 foot tape measure on land and write down the reel count at 50, 100, and 150 and you should be able to fill in the gaps.

    I was hoping you all ready did it.

[DDSBYDAY]

   I think I will just use the  lowrance and compare readings at different depths to get an idea of the accuracy.  I would think even with different diameters the reading should be pretty close.  I will follow  up when I get a chance to play with it on the water.

[The General]

I use a line counter reel for 90% of my fishing for pulling raps for many years.  I use 10lb Fireline.  I don't see the need for the accuracy to know that the counter and actual feet of line let out is the same.  The counter just allows me to reproduce the same fishing scenario over and over quicker.  Why would it matter if I actually have out 120ft of line but the counter only says 110ft?   

[DDSBYDAY]

     The accuracy is only a concern for the vertical jigging.   When we are fishing in 90ft of water and the fish are at 65 it is just a tool to get closer to the target zone quicker and with more consistant accuracy.   You can reel up 3 rod lenghts of line or whatever system you use.  I want to be able to open the bail and drop it right to the depth I want.

[The General]

     The accuracy is only a concern for the vertical jigging.   When we are fishing in 90ft of water and the fish are at 65 it is just a tool to get closer to the target zone quicker and with more consistant accuracy.   You can reel up 3 rod lenghts of line or whatever system you use.  I want to be able to open the bail and drop it right to the depth I want.

Yep I can see why you would like it to be accurate in that situation. 

[rofferneil]

Only thing I would add is fluorocarbon line is even less visable then mono which can help in clear waters

[Lee Borgersen]

quote:     The accuracy is only a concern for the vertical jigging.   When we are fishing in 90ft of water and the fish are at 65 it is just a tool to get closer to the target zone quicker and with more consistant accuracy.   You can reel up 3 rod lenghts of line or whatever system you use.  I want to be able to open the bail and drop it right to the depth I want.


Just lower your jig or spoon over the side right where your transducer is. You should be able to spot it on your screen as you jig it or when it's just sitting still. Then you check your depth finder reading against your line counter reading. I can see a small split shot show up on 6# test easily at 35 ft.