Another downrigger / trolling question

[Mildog]

I really like Line Counter reels for Downrigger use, it helps me maintain accurate setbacks and when I have newbies I can tell them what setback for them to let out and they do it correctly so I don't have to babysit them. As far as looking at them when reeling in as mentioned earlier, never been an issue. Just bring the fish in to the net who cares how much line is out once they are on the line. I never look at the counter when bringing a fish in LOL When I am deploying lines I engage the clicker ( if your reel has one) and then release the spool lever it puts just enough pressure on the line so it won't overrun when putting the downrigger down and saves the drags. Sometimes I will leave the clicker on in the event someone is not watching, when a hot fish releases and takes off the clicker screams and will alert you to the hookup. Then take the clicker off, It drives me crazy to hear it when reeling in a fish. But, it can help newbies, when you tell them if when retrieving they don't hear clicking they are just spinning the drag and not bringing in any line or getting the fish closer to the net.
Mildog out