No line clip on new mitchell reel..?

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


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"fredcromer" wrote in message
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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

In article , fredcromer
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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

Just a minute.

I use none of these features but a baitrunner is a device to give line under
minimal pressue whilst a line clip is a device to prevent line leaving the
reel. The two are mutually incompatible. (A bite alarm btw is a device to
annoy others while you snooze through your missed fish. You don't need an
alarm if you remember to remove the tackle from the water when you are not
fishing.)

anyone any ideas how to measure a perfect cast, using a lead ? Nice one

We had a thread on this a few days ago. You seem to be drifting towards the
elastic band trick. However if this (or a clip) is going to work then you
cannot use the baitrunner and even the clutch is somewhat compromised.

Cheerio,

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"Derek.Moody" wrote in message
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In article , fredcromer
wrote:
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

Just a minute.

I use none of these features but a baitrunner is a device to give line
under
minimal pressue

You should be able to set the baitrunner (front drag/release) to give line
under minimal pressure for the 'conditions faced'. This certainly isn't
always the same but is difficult to make any real adjustment with the
Mitchell as this feature is particularly poor on that reel.

whilst a line clip is a device to prevent line leaving the
reel.

It is but you don't leave the line in it when you are fishing. It has a
different 'role'. The line clip is used when casting only and then the line
is released from the same. If you retreive you can clip up again first but
if you play a fish (for example) then you can use the line marker to reset
the line clip and away you go again.

The two are mutually incompatible.

They are just used for different things.

snip .....

Richard

In article , Richard
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"Derek.Moody" wrote in message
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whilst a line clip is a device to prevent line leaving the
reel.

It is but you don't leave the line in it when you are fishing. It has a
different 'role'. The line clip is used when casting only and then the line
is released from the same. If you retreive you can clip up again first but
if you play a fish (for example) then you can use the line marker to reset
the line clip and away you go again.

The line marker might allow accurate resetting but if you cast, tighten,
reclip, cast, tighten, reclip you'ge getting closer every time, especially
as some casts are going to bounce and so fall short.

An elastic band is slightly less likely to cause bounce.

I don't think either is going to be of much use when fishing.

I use the clip to keep the line tidy in the bag.

Cheerio,

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"Derek.Moody" wrote in message
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In article , Richard
wrote:

"Derek.Moody" wrote in message
...

whilst a line clip is a device to prevent line leaving the
reel.

It is but you don't leave the line in it when you are fishing. It has a
different 'role'. The line clip is used when casting only and then the
line
is released from the same. If you retreive you can clip up again first
but
if you play a fish (for example) then you can use the line marker to
reset
the line clip and away you go again.

The line marker might allow accurate resetting but if you cast, tighten,
reclip, cast, tighten, reclip you'ge getting closer every time, especially
as some casts are going to bounce and so fall short.

An elastic band is slightly less likely to cause bounce.


Hi Derek

Of course the angler is allowed to engage his brain as well and
look/see/judge what is going on during the session and make a 'considered'
adjustment.

I don't think either is going to be of much use when fishing.

We will have to choose to 'disagree' on that point then ..... no big shakes
it wouldn't do to all be the same.

I use the clip to keep the line tidy in the bag.

Yes ..... I do that too

Cheerio,

Stay well ........ Richard

"fredcromer" wrote in message
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...has
anyone any ideas how to measure a perfect cast, using a lead ?
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Cast out to where you want to be using some landmark on the other bank for
your direction. mark the line with an indelible marker pen, available from
Smiths in various colours.
Next time overcast the spot you are aiming for and then wind the line back
until you reach your indelible mark.

Note. I have never tried this but it seemed a good idea.