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line counter rods – new to trolling?

Bought a used boat with rod holders. Need something to put in them. Trolling is sort of new to me, and I’m really not a big bait caster guy – prefer to use spinning gear and light tackle whenever possible. I may realistically see myself using 6-12 lb test for walleye, bass, pike etc. I just hate using anything more than that. But I see the need to get maybe a couple line counter rods and reels. I saw a some combos at Cabella’s for 75/ea and they looked decent. Should I get them, something different, or am I just good to use some 7′ IM6/7 rods with Shimano spinning reels? I live in Indiana and will mostly want to fish natural lakes in the northern part of the state around Koscusiko county up to the northeast part of the state.

i am familiar with the $75 cabelas line counter combo. they work great. you get more torque out of a baitcaster, so with smaller fish you can keep the boat in gear and keep fishing while you are reeling in the little guy.
but nobody can tell you what you will like. buy one and try it next to your spinning combo, see which one you like better. i can tell you that specific combo is a pretty good deal.

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