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.
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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.
Check price on Amazon$80— Black Betty Inline Ice ReelPrice shown was accurate on 2026-09-01. Amazon sets the live price.
What's good
- Inline design eliminates the line twist that makes a spinning reel's jig helicopter under the hole
- The FreeFall trigger drops a bait to depth fast and stops it exactly where you want
- Light enough to hold a rod all day in a shanty
- Fits a Tickle Stick or any standard ice rod seat properly
What isn't
- The drag is minimal and set by a small dial that is nearly impossible to adjust with gloves on
- The FreeFall trigger ices up in wet snow and has to be worked free
- Line lays unevenly on the narrow spool and needs manual guiding when you crank fast
We list the drawbacks because a recommendation with no downside is a sales pitch. If a cheaper item does the job on your water, the write-up says so.
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