trouble spooling up sg27lcw

[bglenn]

used about 60 yards of 6 lb mono backing and 125 yards of 14/6 fire line leader when I check line counter acc. at 1 ft. its right on. at 10 ft the counter reads 13 ft do i need more line or what. I 'm new at this thing!!

[Gunga Din]

For starters, you need to fill the spool completely. Second, realize that these reels offer the highest level of accuracy with 12-14 pound diameter mono. So you'll be off using 6lb diameter Fireline, even more off if your spool isn't completely filled.

Next, realize that these reels offer high precision, but low accuracy for measuring line. Generally speaking, with 50- to 100-feet of line out, you'll be close enough. It's the ability to put out multiple rods (with the same reels and line diameter) at the exact same length, or to repeat the line out on the rod that's catching fish that really helps.

I always though these reels should include an adjustment knob to account for different line diameters.

[Jeff_IN]

I believe it has to do with the amount of line you have on the reel ( how close to capacity ). The line counter works most accurately when filled to capacity. They will give less than accurate results when underfilled because a lot less line will come off the reel per revolution when down farther in the spool. I'm not exactly sure how I know this. I believe I read it in the Precision Trolling book by Romanack & Holt (consider the source quoted if so). I looked for it and realized I loaned it out. Someone might want add to what I've said or validate that that is true. It makes sense when you stop to think about it. The smaller diameter line probably compounds the problem. My guess is the fix will be more backing to bulk up the spool. Good luck..J

[jim w]

The spools have to be filled to capacity. Even if you have to use more backer. The outside diameter of the circle is what the counter is set up to read. The more line that is let out the more the spool has to turn to output the same amount of line.
This also has to diameter of the line being used. It is not foolproof but a lot more accurate than staring back at the line or trying to count passes on the reel. I usually lose count after about 25 passes as my mind starts to wander or I am concerned that my partner is tying something different on a reel without telling anyone.

[Airwave]

One thing I believe that was left out is,these reels while I consider the best are not going to be 100% accurate to the foot. What they do offer is a reference. The "Bible" (you know which one) gets you in the ballpark for the target depth and these reels will get you back there each time. The book may say you need 120' and you find you need 130'to catch fish. They will put you at 130'consistantly.

[Renegade]

I believe that once you have the reel full including the fireline that you should be pretty accurate. Most mechanical linecounters are simply calibrated at full or near full capacity. Using a thinner diameter line should not hurt. Actually, using a thinner diameter line should keep you near full capacity longer and therefore keep your counter pretty accurate. My main concern would be the amount of stretch you have in that 6 # mono. I would use something a little heavier.