clicker

[RalphL]

I have always used reel clickers as a "fish on" sign for saltwater big game fish but never for koke.When- How -do you use them??

 

[Propnut69]

I have always used reel clickers as a "fish on" sign for saltwater big game fish but never for koke.When- How -do you use them??

I only use the clicker when I'm letting down the downrigger weight. It helps to keep the line from getting backlash on the spool. Then when I 'm at the depth i want and after I have reeled in any slack and have made a nice bow in the pole I turn it off. I sure don't need a clicker to tell me when a fish is on

 

[Kokonuts]

Clicker

Does your state has a two Pole Tag as part of your liscense?
Or any time you are dropping two poles on one DR you use the clicker & free spool to let them down at the same time with the poles in the holders.

Kokonuts

 

[Ryno]

I have always used reel clickers as a "fish on" sign for saltwater big game fish but never for koke.When- How -do you use them??

I second the other responses, although I also use my clickers when pulling planer boards, for kokanee or any other species. Pulling boards typically widens the view area, so it really helps to be able to hear a fish pulling on your board instead of just seeing it.

 

[trollmonkey]

I too use the clickers on my Penns for lowering lines on my riggers,then turn them off. Some folks leave clickers on when fighting fish,this is mighty annoying on TV shows . Once my drag is set where I want it, I don't want any extra drag from the clicker.101smily101

 

[bob r]

I run two rods on one "rigger" and use the clicker, between looking at the bottomfinder and looking where the boat is going it helps to have an "alarm" for those moments when my eyes aren't looking at the back of the boat.I do lower rigs without it and turn it on when set so as to not mess up drag settings. I've actually been run into (in the salt at Seiku) by TWO fishermen with their eyes looking at their rods in the back, fortunatly we weren't hurt or sunk! My wife Melanie is great as a spotter but on slow days she's just as likely to be napping! I agree about clickers being turned off during fight, makes the drag less smooth to leave them on.That scream of a big fish with the clicker can give you some severe whiplash turning around to grab the pole though(lol).Bob R

 

[RalphL]

here comes another tweak of my technique!!!!!,you guys keep me hopping. Will try the clicker when lowering the dr, and while dragging a spinner..

 

[SuperD]

Since I don't leave the clicker on while fishing, I have real problems when I fish with my buddy that does. Fumbling for the clicker switch while I'm trying to maintain tension on the fish is nerve racking to me. The only time I really enjoy the clicker is when the hog is stripping line and the reel is singing!

 

[smokepoles]

I generally use clickers for long lining and planers, not for downriggers.