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.

Jackrabbit Slim2011-03-05T23:29:17Z

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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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Press2Play2011-03-06T06:02:56Z

To be honest i don't see the need to go out and buy a trolling rod & reel when you can just use your spinning gear.
Just set the drags loose and when a fish hits, listen to those reels sing!

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Robert Johns2011-03-06T16:20:55Z

About the only time you might need a line counter, would be if you were Still or drift fishing & the fish were suspending in mid levels of the water

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