"fredcromer" wrote in message
...
BlankI recently bought a reel, that has a bite alarm, incorporated into
the
baitrunner...the only problem is there's no line clip on the spool
base..has
anyone any ideas how to measure a perfect cast, using a lead ? Nice one
fisherfolk.in advance..
FRED C

'Sounds like' the Mitchell Electronic, and I was surprised they haven't
included a line clip.

You can put a wide heavy duty elastic band over the spool. Casting with
'care' this will (pretty much) prevent overcasting. If you use this method
in conjunction with a 'line marker' you should be ok for most situations,
with at most a bit of remedial adjustment .... now and then.

The other disadvantage you may find with the Mitchell Electronic (if that's
what you have) is the rather poor (crap in fact) front drag adjustment. The
rear drag has a tendency to judder after time (1 year ... ish) also so watch
out for that.

Imo Shimano make the best baitrunners .... ;o)

HTH ....... Richard