Bass Pro...Gold Cup line counter reels

[tbomn]

I was over to BPS web site and saw that they now have a line counter reel. It is priced at $40. a good price, but wonder if it is worth that. I have Daiwas, but could use a backup and thought for 40 bucks this would work if it isn't a piece of junk. What are your experiences, and opinions. Lets not start a war over it, remember it is for a backup reel.

[carrocr]

I own 4 of the bass pro gold cup combos with that reel and the P/k rods. Great reels, especially if they are going for $40 right now. The combo's are $80, and the reels are usually $60 by themselves.

I have used them for pulling dipsies, pulling boards, and pulling 3-ways and the reels have been great for me. Drag has never failed, and the clickers and counters work fine.

The best part is that BP will replace it no questions asked if anything goes wrong.

[tbomn]

Can you tell me about what size is the reel. Is it more like the 27 or 47 Daiwa line counter? The one they have on sale is the GC4000LC. Is this one the same as the ones you have?

Thanks

[carrocr]

Overall the size is slightly smaller than the 47, but only weighs 0.1 ounces less than the 47. The line counter is on the side of the reel, not the top, so the reel seems smaller at least. It is a tad bigger than the 27 though.

Was wondering where on the site you saw it for $40? When I bring it up it's still listed at $60.

[tbomn]

You are correct, one site says $59.99 and the other says $40.

Here is the one that says $40.
http://www.basspro-shops.com/servlet/catalog.SubClass?hvarDept=100&hvarEvent=&hvarClassCode=1&hvarSubCode=1

Look in the bottom right corner.

[carrocr]

looks like a misprint. When you click on that image to order one, it's listed at $60.

[Keith Kavajecz]

I used the reels all season - they held up great - in fact was using them during the PWT championship trolling lead core. They can hold 9 colors of 18# lead core. They are about the same size as a 47LC, in fact they were built on the Sealine frame.

Good Walleye Fishing

Keith

[Todd_NE]

How close to the Daiwa counter calibration are they?

Thanks

Todd

[Shellback]

I just ordered 2 right now off the web site posted. It checked them out at 40 bucks a piece! Sounds like a deal to me!

[Jim Tunney]

What would be the advantage using line counters with lead core. The lead core is measured.
Thanks
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[Todd_NE]

I use linecounters (47's) for linecounters out of laziness :), it's much easier for me to remember numbers and guesstimate line for depth needed. I would say the Penn 310's are the ultimate when it comes to letting leadcore out and reeling it in.

T

[William Robert]

Even though leadcore has colors to measure the amount of line, linecounters are the way to go for extreme precision--when you want to repeat how much line is out to put a bait within six inches of bottom and keep it there. It's very efficient to see if you had a specific amount of line out--say, 86 feet--and then repeat it. Of course feel plays a role in fishing leadcore--that is, being able to have the crankbait hit bottom not too hard and not too infrequently. The linecounters give a level of efficiency and precision for very precise bites where it makes a big difference when you need to repeat your setup.