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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: Crab Pot on June 09, 2023, 03:08:04 AM

Title: What is this on a Longbeach 68?
Post by: Crab Pot on June 09, 2023, 03:08:04 AM
I'm thinking it's some kind of level wind but that doesn't even make sense.
Title: Re: What is this on a Longbeach 68?
Post by: Swami805 on June 09, 2023, 03:41:27 AM
I'm guessing it's some gizmo to guide the wire line on the spool so you don't mangle your fingers
Title: Re: What is this on a Longbeach 68?
Post by: 1badf350 on June 09, 2023, 11:59:42 AM
It's a Reel-O-Meter by Oakland Mfg Co. It's used to let you know how much line you have out.
Title: Re: What is this on a Longbeach 68?
Post by: Maxed Out on June 09, 2023, 03:29:45 PM
Ahh yes, the reel-o-meter, or that one "was" a reel-o-meter at one point in time. I use mine to descend rockfish. My descender is set for release at 150'. I go 160 just to be sure, and yes, it really is fairly accurate.

Title: Re: What is this on a Longbeach 68?
Post by: Crab Pot on June 13, 2023, 02:10:29 AM
 :al

Thanks guys, I thought it had something to do with the wire line.
Title: Re: What is this on a Longbeach 68?
Post by: Gfish on June 13, 2023, 07:01:39 PM
Cool. Great idea Ted. Hate seeing 'em floating on the surface when guys toss 'em back. The sea birds like to peck at their eyes.
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