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Keeping track of what lb# line is on each reel?
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08/08/08 04:19 PM
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Jersey Dan
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It's becoming more and more complicated trying to remember what lb line I have on every reel, because I have 3 of the same rod/reel and 10 more rods after that. What systems do you guys use to keep track of this?
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Re: Keeping track of what lb# line is on each reel?
[Re: Jersey Dan]
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08/08/08 04:28 PM
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KingOutdoorsCo
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I put a piece of tape on the side of the reel and write it on it. Ugly but it works.
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Re: Keeping track of what lb# line is on each reel?
[Re: KingOutdoorsCo]
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08/08/08 04:36 PM
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Slide_R
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Model decals, electrical supply houses have sheets of numbers in small sizes. Pull the sticker off with the right size and put it on the reel. When I did this in the past, I put it on the inside of the handle where it could be seen but was mostly out of sight.
Another easier way is to simplify you line choices. I know that mine is 6 - 10 - 15 or 20 and I can tell the difference by sight.
Robert Oleson aka Slide_R
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Re: Keeping track of what lb# line is on each reel?
[Re: KingOutdoorsCo]
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08/08/08 04:36 PM
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Mark Perry
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Normally I have a general idea by what i have tied on each setup. Plus I only use 4-5 line sizes anyway.
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Re: Keeping track of what lb# line is on each reel?
[Re: Mark Perry]
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08/08/08 04:40 PM
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R T
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50# or 85# braid on all of mine. Pretty easy to keep track of that way.
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Re: Keeping track of what lb# line is on each reel?
[Re: R T]
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08/08/08 04:50 PM
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Fatbass
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I put the size on tape on the lower handle of the rod. Also, the majority of my spinning reels are Mitchell 300x so I take a marker and put the number under the spool. And, Man - do I have extra spools !
Youve got to catch them every single day, said VanDam
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Re: Keeping track of what lb# line is on each reel?
[Re: R T]
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08/08/08 04:51 PM
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David Loveless
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Write with a sharpie on your reel line type ( Floro, mono, braid ) and pound test. I also put the date i put it on. when you need to change take alchol and wipe the writing off. I am experimenting with a color code system using colored elctrical tape green=braid, blue=floro, white= mono and writing the pound test on there because after a while the writing on the reel tend to rub off. I wrap the rod where the rod and handle meet with various color tape and write the pound test on it.
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Re: Keeping track of what lb# line is on each reel?
[Re: R T]
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08/08/08 04:51 PM
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Rusty.S
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numbered stickers and i use to keep a 0-1" micrometer around but no if i loose a sticker and cant tell what it is it gets stripped and new line on. jmo.
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Re: Keeping track of what lb# line is on each reel?
[Re: Jersey Dan]
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08/08/08 04:55 PM
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-mr_no_skunk-
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It's becoming more and more complicated trying to remember what lb line I have on every reel, because I have 3 of the same rod/reel and 10 more rods after that. What systems do you guys use to keep track of this? I can tell by looking at the line.
Things never go according to plan, so plan accordingly.
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Re: Keeping track of what lb# line is on each reel?
[Re: -mr_no_skunk-]
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08/08/08 05:41 PM
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K.D.
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Another system you can implement is to use rod wrap on your handles and use different colors for different sized lines.
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Re: Keeping track of what lb# line is on each reel?
[Re: K.D.]
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08/08/08 05:47 PM
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larrywc
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WHITE ADHESIVE TAPE,FELT TIP PEN, DATE, MFG,LINE WEIGHT WRAP AROUND CORK IN FRONT OF REEL.
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Re: Keeping track of what lb# line is on each reel?
[Re: larrywc]
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08/08/08 07:23 PM
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tommyc
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I can't tell the difference in the 10-12 12-15 15-17 17-20 flouro. I use tape on the cork and a sharpie. Cut up Band-aids have worked when I couldn't find the tape
Tom Cornelius
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Re: Keeping track of what lb# line is on each reel?
[Re: tommyc]
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08/08/08 07:33 PM
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JayInNRH
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I use these instead of rod wraps. http://cableorganizer.com/heat-shrink/heat-shrink2.htmYou can get them in any color/length and coordinate that way. You don't need a heat gun to shrink it. I use my girlfriend's hair dryer. Protects the cork too. Measure your cork diameter, but I mostly use the 1in. except for swimbait rods and flippin sticks.
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Re: Keeping track of what lb# line is on each reel?
[Re: JayInNRH]
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08/08/08 08:18 PM
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kingdad101
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Jay..pretty cool..I did something similar..when I wraped my rods with tennis racket tape, I chose different colors, for the type rod and line I would be using..
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Re: Keeping track of what lb# line is on each reel?
[Re: kingdad101]
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08/08/08 08:29 PM
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Swamp Donkey
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I just use my brain and remember what line is on what reel.
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