Have any of you used the Diawa Sealine Line Counter reels? I bought one of the cheap Okumas last year and the line counter crapped out the second time I used it (Still in warranty, but the shipping costs don't make it worth while).

I think I am becoming a fan of the clip-on line counters (I have tried the Shakespear). You don't have to worry about the amount of line you have on the spool to make them accurate and they are a lot easier, and cheaper, to replace than a new reel.

I picked up a couple of the "refurbed" Diawa Sealines to try, and they were about 1/4 of the cost of a new one, so thought I would give them a try. The BPS in Macon has tons of refurbished reels that look brand new, but I am cautious about them for sure.

thanks for any input.

Bfish

I have 2 of the Sealines in my inventory. They're 3-4 yrs old and have worked fine, no problems. Although when I hook up with a nice striper...15 lb+...I don't feel the sturdiness in the reel like I do with my Penn's. Not that the reel doesn't function, the drag does what it should, it just doesn't feel as solid as I'd like.

Thanks for the input. I definitely love my Penn reels as well, but thought I would give these a try.

Note that there are fresh and salt water versions of sealine, or at least there were at one time.