Cold Water Line Counter Reel
4.5(2,100)4.5 out of 5 stars, 2,100 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenThe line counter that put repeatable trolling depths within reach of everyone with a boat and eight rod holders.
Gear
Reels
Line counters, spinning reels, baitcasters, and centerpins.
In this category
8
From
$70
Up to
$300
Tekota A Line Counter
4.8(1,600)4.8 out of 5 stars, 1,600 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenThe reel the charter fleet actually runs, with a drag that stays smooth through a 20-pound king's third run.
Stradic FL Spinning Reel
4.7(1,900)4.7 out of 5 stars, 1,900 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenA sealed, cold-forged spinning reel that keeps its smoothness through years of spray, sand and freezing spray.
President Spinning Reel
4.6(9,400)4.6 out of 5 stars, 9,400 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenThe best spinning reel under $80 by a wide margin, and the correct first real reel for a Great Lakes angler.
Sealine SG-3B Line Counter
4.5(1,350)4.5 out of 5 stars, 1,350 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenA tougher, better-machined line counter than the budget tier, with a three-ball-bearing drive that stays smooth under a long run.
Revo Toro Beast
4.5(720)4.5 out of 5 stars, 720 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenA round baitcaster built to throw 10-ounce rubber a thousand times a day and still have drag left for a 50-inch fish.
Black Betty Inline Ice Reel
4.4(1,800)4.4 out of 5 stars, 1,800 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenAn inline ice reel that drops a jig straight down without spinning it, which is the difference between a bite and a look.
Sheffield Centerpin Float Reel
4.4(260)4.4 out of 5 stars, 260 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenAn affordable entry into centerpin float fishing — a free-spinning drum that lets a float drift at true current speed.