Line counter reels... which one has the least free spool resistance?

[nccrappiegirl]

Line out the back varies greatly depending on the weight of the baits and the depth of the water and how deep I want them to run. I usually run them at 25 to 50 feet but have done as long as 80 feet. I do make wide sweeping turns whenever possible but I can speed up to 2.0 mph plus if needed to make sharp turns. I use a Minn Kota Rip Tide ST 36v 101 lb thrust with i-Pilot. This combo will do up to 3.2 mph starting at .1 mph in .1 mph increments if I want it to. The i-Pilot is by far the best money I have ever spent for trolling no comparison.

[CrappieKillerJigs]

Metered line....takes the guess work out and still lets you use spinning reels witch feeds line out alot better then a bait caster

[blairarnold]

Has anyone tried the Cabela's line counter reels?

[CrappieKillerJigs]

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[GCD]

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["G"]

I have the Diawa's adjustment spool tension knob all the way loose... heck I even took the spring out of one of them and they still won't feed out without some help. The clickers are of course turned off also. I know using a sinker weight will help... it just makes break down and set up so much harder and you get more tangles. I know I can always use them as a last resort fix... I was just hoping I could reel them up to the jig while breaking them down. It allows for really easy rod storage with no tangles.

I do not break mine down...I keep them in a rack on the boat secured with a couple of bungie cords. They stay secure running WOT across the lake or down the highway at 75 mph. The rack holds 8 long poles.