{"title":"Line \u0026 Rigging","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop braided fishing line, reel components, line counters and rigging accessories for maintaining and preparing your tackle.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spoon-hook-and-soft-plastic-lures","title":"Soft plastic lures with spoon hooks","description":"\u003cp\u003ePackage includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x 40 gram spoon hooks: Make the soft plastic or squid strip sway like a lure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x 7\/0 HD short shank stinger hooks: Set one back in the soft plastic tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 x 9 inch 2-tone soft plastics with eye; 5 bait fish type, 5 bleeding gills type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery included in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 pieces total\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI don't need to tell readers just how great soft plastic lures are. Anyone who was around when they first took off in Australia will never forget how deadly they proved, on flathead. And they are now such an important part of fishing in this country that a tackle shop owning friend told me that without them, he’d be out of business. For him they’re a close second to fresh bait, in sales importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig SPs are deadly on kingfish too. But they are hard to cast and slow to sink. That can be a pain when the nor easters are blowing hard in the middle of kingie season. So when our primary supplier offered us some nine inch SPs at a good price I asked him to include some 40 gram spoon hooks too:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Downrigger Shop spoon hook\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/spoon_hook_large.jpg?v=1540255879\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are rigged with the SP head through the spoon hook then a 7\/0 short shank stinger hook set back in the SP. That hooks short striking fish:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Soft plastics rigged with spoon hook and short shank stinger hook\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/spoon_hook_and_soft_plastic_lures_rigged_3_large.jpg?v=1540255879\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn even deadlier option can be to replace the soft plastic lure with a California squid. In this case the stinger hook goes through the squid head:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rigging a Squid with a spoon hook and stinger hook is a deadly combo\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/squid_rigged_with_spoon_hook_large.jpg?v=1540255880\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooks good, doesn’t it? Effective too. If you don’t have whole squid cut strip works just fine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"You can rig a strip of squid to save bait\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/spoon_hook_and_soft_plastic_lures_squid_strip_large.jpg?v=1540255880\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s two videos showing live hookups on this setup off Sydney’s South Head in 2014:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7g88Ay8HETw\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this one you can hear the rubber band snap at the 30 second mark:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oKxG8pTEMYI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo when our first tester samples arrived I was busting to get out there and give them a try in Sydney Harbour. I rigged one with a small stinger treble which we don’t do anymore because kingfish often hook it up deep in the throat or gill rakers, and removing it causes too much damage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Pre rigged Downrigger Shop Soft Plastics on spoon hooks\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/spoon_hook_and_soft_plastic_lures_rigged_2_large.jpg?v=1540255879\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst stop was the famous Tripod, off Nielsen Park. This is arguably the best kingfish spot in Sydney Harbour:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"One of the best Kingfish spots in Sydney Harbour the Tripod off Nielsen Park\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/tripod_nielson_park_fishing_spot_large.jpg?v=1540255881\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight into them! Mev hooked up first, on the white SP:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Mev catching Kingfish on Soft Plastics at the Tripod in Sydney Harbour\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/mev_with_kingfish_on_soft_plastic_large.jpg?v=1540255879\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen Ed scored a tiny Kingfish on the orange one:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ed catching a tiny Kingfish off the Tripod in Sydney Harbour on Soft Plastics\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/ed_catching_kingfish_on_soft_plastics_large.jpg?v=1540255880\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo biggies found but I was pleased as punch because it was the middle of a bright sunny day in the busiest harbor in Australia with other boats fishing the same spot and doing no good at all. So why do they work so well? Firstly, the spoon hook gives the soft plastic lure a fantastic action. Check this out:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dmPaXjwBY58\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou cannot replicate that, just using your rod tip. Here’s one more, showing a moderately fast troll:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5DKeIU-LqlM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow good is that? Another big benefit is that the spoon hook increases casting range. That’s important, because in summertime with the nor’ easter blowing you can drift away from your intended marks so quickly. Lastly, the 40 grams of lead accelerates the sink rate. That’s a benefit too because if you mark kings on the sounder (for instance, around Harbour structure) they are almost always half way down. So, at the Tripod (in 16 metres) they usually show up 7 or 8 metres down – on the tide side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the deal:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x 40 gram spoon hooks: make the SP or squid strip sway like a lure;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x 7\/0 HD short shank stinger hooks: set one back in the SP tail;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 x 9 inch 2-tone SPs with eye; 5 baitfish type, 5 bleeding gills type;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$26 for pick up or $34, including delivery anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat’s for the full package, 20 pieces in all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s one of mine rigged on 80 mono:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Andy rigging a Soft Plastic on a Spoon Hook with 80 pound Mono\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/spoon_hook_and_soft_plastic_lures_rigged_large.jpg?v=1540255879\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's how to rig them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/72YKVZ_e6l0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DRShop-paragraph shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u67321-137_64_content\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"The Downrigger Shop contact page\"\u003eSend me an email\u003c\/a\u003e if you need more info,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DRShop-paragraph shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u67321-137_65_content\"\u003eor click the Paypal button if you’d like to try an order?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DRShop-paragraph shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u67321-137_68_content\"\u003eAnd don’t forget to send me a pic or two of your success for the Facebook page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheers, Andy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downriggershop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7443551780913,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/products\/spoon_hook_and_soft_plastic_lures_rigged.jpg?v=1540256066"},{"product_id":"detachable-line-counter","title":"Detachable Fishing Line Counter","description":"\u003cspan id=\"line-counter-buy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a metre counter to your existing fishing rod or downrigger without buying a dedicated line-counter reel.\u003c\/strong\u003e This compact clip-on fishing line counter measures line movement in one-metre increments and resets to 000 at the push of a button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e large 3-digit mechanical counter, 000 to 999 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e one-metre increments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick reset:\u003c\/strong\u003e push-button return to 000\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e padded jaws with stainless clip for quick attachment to a fishing rod or suitable downrigger boom\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUseful for:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep dropping, jigging, livebaiting, electric-reel fishing, downrigging and measuring line while spooling a reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 65 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffectively a 1000 m line counter:\u003c\/strong\u003e the display itself is three digits and reads from 000 to 999 m. We describe it accurately as a 999 m display, while also referring to it as a 1000 m-class line counter because that is how anglers commonly search for this depth range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery included in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a single counter or two-pack above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eClip-On Fishing Line Counter for Depth and Reel Spooling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA line counter is a simple tool, but it solves several different problems. It can tell you how much line has passed from a reel, help you repeat a productive drop, let you compare line out with the depth shown on your sounder, or measure how much line you actually put onto a reel during spooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis detachable model clips onto the rod rather than being built into the reel. That means you can move it between compatible rods, use it with spinning or overhead tackle, attach it to a suitable downrigger boom, and remove it when you no longer need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; padding: 20px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eFish a Known Depth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eUse the counter with your sounder when deep dropping, jigging or presenting a bait at a repeatable amount of line out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; padding: 20px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eMeasure Line While Spooling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eClip it to the rod and measure the line passing through as you fill a reel instead of relying only on the capacity printed on the reel or spool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; padding: 20px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eUse Your Existing Reel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAdd line-counting capability to suitable spinning, overhead and electric-reel setups without needing a dedicated line-counter reel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFishing Line Counter Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 18px 0 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 480px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 34%;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDetachable fishing line counter\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLarge 3-digit mechanical display\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDisplayed range\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e000 to 999 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIncrement\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 metre\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eReset\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePush-button reset to 000\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAttachment\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eClip-on padded jaws with stainless clip\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApproximate weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e65 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDeep dropping, jigging, livebaiting, electric-reel fishing, downrigging and measuring line while spooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow to Use the Clip-On Line Counter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClip the counter to the rod.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a position where the line can pass smoothly through the counter and across the measuring wheel. Under heavier load, position it so the line approaches and leaves the counter evenly rather than pulling sharply sideways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrap the line once around the orange measuring wheel.\u003c\/strong\u003e The line should run clockwise around the wheel as described in our original instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePress the orange reset button.\u003c\/strong\u003e Start from 000 before the drop or before you begin spooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet line move through the counter.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wheel turns as the line passes and the display records the amount in one-metre steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the number as your repeatable line-out reference.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reset again whenever you want to begin a new measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 800px; margin: 28px auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KD_bwy3eNUM\" title=\"How to use a detachable fishing line counter\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eUse a Line Counter With Your Fish Finder or Sounder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eOne of the most useful applications is fishing around structure or fish that you can see on the sounder. If fish are marking at a particular depth, the counter gives you a repeatable reference for how much line you have let out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWe used this approach at the Birchgrove Park wreck off Sydney, in around 80 m of water. With old structure still standing above the wreck, stopping a jig short of the bottom helped us work the target area without simply dropping all the way into the snags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cfigure style=\"margin: 1.8em auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/mirror_your_sounder_depth_with_line_counter_large.jpg?v=1539660700\" alt=\"Fish marks on a sounder used with a clip-on fishing line counter to repeat the amount of line out\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 800px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size: 0.92em; color: #666; margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eA sounder gives you the target depth. The line counter gives you a repeatable measure of how much line has passed from the reel.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f6f6f6; border-left: 4px solid #333; padding: 20px 22px; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eLine out is not always the same as vertical depth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe counter measures line passing over its wheel. Current, boat movement, sinker or jig weight and line angle can all make the actual vertical depth of your terminal tackle different from the amount of line shown. Use your sounder and the counter together, especially in deep water or strong current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eMeasure How Much Line Is Really on Your Reel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eReel-capacity figures are useful guides, but the amount you actually fit can change with braid diameter, backing, spool fill level and spooling tension. A detachable line counter lets you measure the line that physically passes onto the reel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is particularly handy when dividing a bulk spool between reels, checking how much braid you have loaded, or replacing line on a reel where you want a known amount. Because the counter clips to the rod, you can use it with an existing spinning reel or overhead setup instead of buying a reel with a built-in counter purely for this job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eProven in 400 m Plus Deep-Drop Fishing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWe have used these counters well beyond normal inshore depths. At Browns Mountain off Sydney, they were used while fishing in more than 400 m of water, including readings around 415 m. We have also clipped one onto a rod when the display on an electric reel was playing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThat real-world use is why we are comfortable describing this as a 1000 m-class fishing line counter while still being precise about the hardware: the mechanical display itself has three digits and reads from 000 to 999 m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eFor the full story, including deep dropping, electric reels, homemade downriggers and jigging against sounder marks, see our practical guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 1.8em 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/tackle-news\/count-down\" class=\"action_button\"\u003eHow to Use a Fishing Line Counter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFishing Line Counter FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDoes this line counter measure to 1000 metres?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe counter has a three-digit display reading from 000 to 999 m in one-metre increments. In practical product and search terms it sits in the 1000 m line-counter class, but 999 m is the maximum number the three-digit display can show at one time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCan I use it with a spinning reel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes, the counter attaches to the rod rather than being built into the reel, so it can be used with suitable spinning-reel setups. Mount it where the line can run cleanly through the counter without being pulled sharply sideways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCan I use it with an electric reel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. We have used a detachable counter with electric-reel fishing, including as a practical backup when an electric reel display was not behaving as expected. Do not assume two different measuring systems will always show exactly the same number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCan it be used on a downrigger?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes, it can be clipped to a suitable downrigger boom. We have supplied this type of detachable counter with our downriggers for years. Position it so the line runs cleanly over the measuring wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eIs the counter showing the exact depth of my bait or jig?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIt is measuring the amount of line that passes through the counter. In still water with a near-vertical line that may be close to depth, but current, drift and line angle can create a difference. For target-depth fishing, use the counter together with your sounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCan I use it to measure line while spooling a reel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYes. This is one of our favourite uses for it. Reset the counter to 000 and measure the line as it passes onto the reel. It is a practical way to check actual line loaded rather than relying only on the nominal capacity printed on the reel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 34px 0 10px; padding: 28px 22px; background: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAdd a Counter to the Tackle You Already Own\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eChoose a single detachable fishing line counter or a two-pack above. Australian delivery is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#line-counter-buy\" class=\"action_button\"\u003eChoose 1 or 2 Line Counters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Downriggershop","offers":[{"title":"1 Line counter","offer_id":7443839320113,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Line counters","offer_id":7443839385649,"sku":"","price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/detachable-fishing-line-counter-main-2048.png?v=1787877668"},{"product_id":"mono-and-flurocarbon-leaders","title":"Mono and Flurocarbon leaders","description":"\u003cp\u003eLine specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 metres Fluorocarbon coated mono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 pound breaking strain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy use dispenser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 metres 100% Fluorocarbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 pound breaking strain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy use dispenser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery included in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downriggershop","offers":[{"title":"Fluorocarbon coated mono","offer_id":7444149698609,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100% Fluorocarbon","offer_id":7444161331249,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/products\/mono_and_fluocarbon_leaders_1.jpg?v=1524466029"},{"product_id":"braid-lines","title":"Braid lines","description":"\u003cp\u003eLine and spool sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000m 6 pound colour change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000m 12 pound colour change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000m 30 pound colour change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000m 50 pound colour change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000m 80 pound colour change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000m 200 pound plain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll braid spools will be shipped with a free detachable line counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery included in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraid line. There’s countless varieties now – flat, special composite, hollow and the like. We stick to the original and the best, being PE, known under the brand names of Spectra and Dyneema. We buy it from one of the largest manufacturers in the world. They produce huge volumes of braid for the European and USA market. We add our orders of 100 spools or so to their giant production runs, then we pass the savings on to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spools of Downrigger Shop braid line, wrapped and ready for shipping\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/products\/braid_lines_1_large.jpg?v=1539665322\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraid samples are regularly tested for correct breaking strain on our office line tester:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Downrigger Shop tests breaking strain on our office line tester\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/breaking_strain_tester_large.jpg?v=1539731757\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll braid spools are shipped with a free detachable line counter included. So you know exactly how much line you’ve put on your reel, and how much is left to spool up another of your reels or a friend’s reel. That reduces wasted line and saves you money. Here’s some feedback from happy clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Downrigger Shop braid comes with a free line counter\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/products\/detachable_line_counter_1_cdb87dc6-d9c9-466a-ab3f-2dc18ddba9b7_large.jpg?v=1539665339\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi! Andrew,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust returned from Swains Reef with a group of like minded  mates, it was a first for my son and myself we had a ball, no monsters the largest being a 15kg Chinaman, Lost plenty to the Grey Overcoats never realised how many sharks can appear from nowhere . Big Hammer Heads, Tigers and Reef sharks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Catching 15kg Chinaman on braid line\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/15kg_chinaman_caught_on_braid_large.jpg?v=1539731757\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking forward to our next trip.The lads that I bought the colour braid for were more than impressed with their purchase thank you, we saw what looked to be very similar line if not the same in one of the tackle shops on the way up at over $400.00 per 1000 mtrs we got a good deal thank you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Catch Chinaman without wasting money on overpriced braid line\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/chinaman_caught_on_colour_change_braid_large.jpg?v=1539731757\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhil G went wide off Brisbane and fished 380 metres down, for some beautiful blue eye cod:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Phil with a Blue Eye caught on braid line off Brisbane\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/blue_eye_caught_on_colour_change_line_large.jpg?v=1539731757\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd a solid 51 kilo hapuka:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Braid line worked for this 51kg Hapuka\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/51kg_hapuka_on_braid_line_large.jpg?v=1539731757\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhil’s report is short and to the point:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHey Andrew, the braid works just fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlad you’re pleased with it, Phil! After a different trip, he wrote again:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Giant Blue Eye caught on Downrigger Shop colour change braid line\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/giant_hapuka_on_downrigger_shop_braid_large.jpg?v=1539731758\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi Andrew, it has been four years of planning, finally got the kit together. 24 feet of glass boat, 175 hp Suzuki, raymarine sounder with 1kw transducer, alvey reef king, some Hestelow 200 lb braid, a few tips out of the how to catch deep sea ooglies from the downrigger website and bingo I  have my first Blue eye.  Yahooooooo. He went 15kg and jeez do they taste good. The little 17kg mahi mahi was on your 24 kg yellow braid. That stuff is good too! Thanks for your part, Philip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 17 kilo mahi is ‘little’??? Phil, I’m glad to hear our braid has worked so well for you. In a big discussion on various braids on Sydney Angler Forums, website member Brownie wrote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJigging braid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI buy from Andy (downrigger shop) our site sponsor, it works great and is far cheaper than the branded lines. Save yourself some money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi Andrew thanks for the line, we tested it and it broke at 67 lbs which is pretty good, and i used it yesterday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Catching Cobias, great fish\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/cobias_caught_with_downrigger_shop_gear_large.jpg?v=1539731758\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaught 3 big cobias [black kings] how good and lucky was that, to actually catch 3 and me mate also caught 2 all approx 15 kgs [great eating size mate] but never had any probs with your line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrevor K:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Huge Sambo caught on our braid line in Western Australia\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/giant_sambo_on_colour_change_large.jpg?v=1539731759\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew, thought I'd drop in this photo of this sambo from last Saturday, we were camped in 35m of water straight out from Ocean Reef, WA. This was caught on the floating mulie routine, needless to say it was a back breaker for 5-10 mins and your braid held up effortlessly. We guesstimated it at 30+ Kg, it was released with no dramas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Paul G:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Catching Snapper on colour change braid\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/great_snapper_caught_on_our_line_large.jpg?v=1539731758\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHi Andrew, just reporting back after our trip to Gnaraloo last week. Thanks for the colour-change - braid it worked a treat and the crew I was with were pretty impressed. Needless to say there will be some orders coming through for some more when I get them all sorted. One of the crew of 8 was my old man and at 81 he kicked our butts on quality fish as the pictures show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter H:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Big Mackerel caught on 50lb Downrigger Shop braid line\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/our_braid_is_tested_large.jpg?v=1539731760\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have bought cheap braid in the past and found it drips a black stain everywhere when it gets wet and was very stiff. I got some of your coloured 50lb Braid and spooled it on a Daiwa LD40 on a Monster Mesh and it performed beautifully on the Mackerel. I found there was no releasing of the colours and was very impressed with the flexibility of it, I will now be re spooling all my other rods to get rid of the other stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrad, WA, May 2012:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou won't be disappointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBert Hall in amongst them up north:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Jigging with 50lb Braid has been a deadly combo off Townsville, Queensland\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/jigging_with_braid_line_works_large.jpg?v=1539731760\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks Andrew, paid and excited to test out some new gear.  I have attached a few photos of some fish caught using your 100g, 250g jigs and 50lb colour change braid.  All caught offshore from Townsville, Queensland which makes for a change to your usual Southern reports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bert catching Cobia and Spanish Mackerel on 100g and 250g jigs paired with braid line\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/cobia_and_spanish_mackerel_on_braid_large.jpg?v=1539731759\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100g and 250g jigs have proven themselves time over on Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, Trevally and Cod to name a few species.  Look forward to trying the 40g jigs and the new spinning combo, Thanks again for your assistance,  Bert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnytime at all Bert. Greg Costello likes our braid for deep dropping:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Greg pulling up Blue eye on Downrigger Shop line\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/blue_eye_is_a_great_eating_fish_large.jpg?v=1539731757\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI got this blue eye first drop with the braided line I purchased off you recently, first drop I got a double header. The line is great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice blue eye Greg. Lachlan Oldfield and Co went to Lord Howe Island to find gold:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"A monster 142cm Kingfish caught on Greenback Charters with colour change braid\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/huge_kingfish_caught_on_colour_change_braid_large.jpg?v=1539731759\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHey Andy here are the shots! This king was 142cm on Dave Gardener's Greenback charters. Dave also said to mention that he uses your braid, thus this fish was caught with your braid!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent! 142 cm, I could go some of that action. If you’d like to see a braid sample first, just click the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"The Downrigger Shop contact page\"\u003eCONTACT tab\u003c\/a\u003e? We will put a metre or so in the mail for you, same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for reading,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downriggershop","offers":[{"title":"6 pound","offer_id":7447277109297,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 pound","offer_id":7447280943153,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 pound","offer_id":7447280975921,"sku":"","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 pound","offer_id":7447281008689,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 pound","offer_id":7447281041457,"sku":"","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200 pound","offer_id":7447281106993,"sku":"","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/products\/80_pound_colour_change_braid.jpg?v=1540073949"},{"product_id":"carbontex-drag-washers","title":"Feuille Carbontex à découper","description":"\u003cp id=\"carbontex-buy\"\u003eUne feuille de \u003cstrong\u003e100 × 195 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e pour découper vos rondelles de frein. Choisissez \u003cstrong\u003e0,5 ou 1,0 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e selon vos pièces d’origine. Feuille non découpée, sans âme en fibre de verre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dr-carbontex-delivery-short\"\u003eEnvoi ordinaire sans suivi inclus, selon destination. Option avec suivi facturée séparément.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cnav class=\"dr-carbontex-anchors\" aria-label=\"Sur cette page\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#carbontex-mesurer\"\u003eÉpaisseur\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#carbontex-montage\"\u003eMontage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#carbontex-livraison\"\u003eLivraison\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#carbontex-atelier\"\u003eAteliers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dr-carbontex-fr\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"carbontex-mesurer\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoisir la bonne épaisseur\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa feuille convient à la fabrication de rondelles de friction aux dimensions de votre moulinet, notamment pour entretenir plusieurs moulinets ou un ancien modèle. Ce n’est pas un kit propre à une marque.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesurez une rondelle d’origine :\u003c\/strong\u003e diamètre intérieur, diamètre extérieur et épaisseur, idéalement au pied à coulisse.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRespectez la hauteur totale de l’empilage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choisissez une épaisseur compatible avec le montage d’origine. Plus épais ne signifie pas meilleur ; le type de moulinet ne suffit pas à choisir.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVérifiez l’éclaté de votre modèle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ne forcez pas le circlip pour faire rentrer des rondelles trop épaisses. En cas de doute, indiquez-nous le modèle exact et vos mesures avant de commander.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/pages\/contact-us\" hreflang=\"en\"\u003eNous contacter — page de contact en anglais\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/carbontex_drag_washer_new_old_comparison_large.jpg?v=1539737123\" width=\"409\" height=\"480\" alt=\"Rondelle d’origine brune au-dessus d’une rondelle Carbontex noire découpée\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eLa rondelle d’origine sert de référence pour les diamètres et l’épaisseur. La rondelle noire en dessous est une pièce de remplacement découpée dans la feuille.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"carbontex-matiere\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDu Carbontex dans toute l’épaisseur\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNos feuilles de 0,5 et 1,0 mm sont noires dans toute leur épaisseur, sans âme en fibre de verre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/cheap_vs_real_carbontex_comparison_large.jpg?v=1539737123\" width=\"480\" height=\"239\" alt=\"Notre Carbontex en bas ; matériau sandwich à âme en fibre de verre d’un autre fournisseur au-dessus\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eNotre Carbontex est présenté en dessous du matériau sandwich de qualité inférieure à âme en fibre de verre vendu par d’autres fournisseurs. Ce matériau sandwich provient d’un autre fournisseur et n’est pas vendu par Downriggershop.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"carbontex-montage\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDécouper et monter vos rondelles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePréparez un plan de travail propre, un pied à coulisse, des ciseaux bien affûtés adaptés au matériau, un emporte-pièce creux au bon diamètre ou un foret adapté, et la notice de votre moulinet. Les photos montrent des exemples : l’ordre et le nombre de pièces dépendent de votre modèle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dr-carbontex-step\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003e1. Photographier et garder l’ordre\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesserrez le frein et accédez à l’empilage comme indiqué dans la notice. Sur le moulinet spinning illustré, il se trouve dans la bobine. Retenez le circlip lors de sa dépose pour éviter qu’il saute. Photographiez chaque étape, puis alignez les pièces dans leur ordre et leur sens de montage, y compris les rondelles métalliques et leurs ergots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/drag_washer_assembly_downrigger_shop_large.jpg?v=1539996252\" width=\"480\" height=\"257\" alt=\"Bobine, circlip et rondelles du frein alignés dans leur ordre\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eGardez une trace de l’ordre et du sens de chaque pièce. Cet empilage est un exemple, pas un montage universel.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dr-carbontex-step\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2. Reporter le gabarit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUtilisez la rondelle de friction d’origine comme gabarit. Maintenez-la sur la feuille sans la déformer, puis reportez les diamètres intérieur et extérieur. Disposez vos découpes sur les 100 × 195 mm avant de commencer pour limiter les chutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/getting_ready_to_cut_carbontex_to_size_large.jpg?v=1539737123\" width=\"480\" height=\"319\" alt=\"Rondelle d’origine maintenue sur une feuille Carbontex par une pince\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eLa pince maintient le gabarit en place pendant le repérage.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dr-carbontex-step\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003e3. Faire le trou, puis découper le contour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRéalisez le trou central avec un emporte-pièce creux adapté ou un foret du bon diamètre, sur un support stable. La photo montre le matériel utilisé pour le perçage. Découpez ensuite le contour avec des ciseaux adaptés. Travaillez progressivement pour reproduire les dimensions de l’original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePortez une protection oculaire, évitez de respirer les poussières et fibres, puis nettoyez les chutes et le plan de travail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/use_a_drill_for_easy_carbontex_cutting_large.jpg?v=1539737125\" width=\"480\" height=\"435\" alt=\"Perceuse, ciseaux et deux rondelles illustrant la découpe du trou central\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eLe trou central est réalisé avant la découpe finale du contour ; un emporte-pièce adapté peut remplacer le foret.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dr-carbontex-step\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003e4. Vérifier les dimensions et la propreté\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eComparez chaque pièce à son gabarit. Les bords et le trou doivent être nets, sans fibres libres ni débris. Vérifiez que la rondelle s’insère correctement sans se coincer. Nettoyez les pièces métalliques selon les préconisations du fabricant et faites contrôler toute pièce déformée ou endommagée.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/pre_cut_carbontex_drag_washers_large.jpg?v=1539737125\" width=\"480\" height=\"429\" alt=\"Rondelles Carbontex de différentes tailles découpées dans une feuille\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eExemples de rondelles terminées. Elles illustrent le résultat ; vous achetez une feuille non découpée.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dr-carbontex-step\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003e5. À sec ou légèrement graissé\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuivez les instructions du fabricant pour votre frein. Si un montage graissé est prévu, appliquez un film fin et régulier de graisse pour frein de moulinet compatible avec les rondelles carbone, puis essuyez l’excédent. N’utilisez pas de graisse automobile pour étriers de frein. Si le montage doit rester à sec, n’ajoutez pas de graisse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/greasing_new_carbontex_drag_washers_large.jpg?v=1539737123\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" alt=\"Application au pinceau d’une fine couche de graisse sur une rondelle carbone\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eGraissez seulement si le montage le prévoit, avec un produit adapté et sans excès.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dr-carbontex-step\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ch3\u003e6. Remonter et essayer le frein\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplacez les pièces dans leur ordre et leur sens d’origine, puis le circlip et la bobine selon la notice. Vérifiez que tout se met en place sans forcer. Commencez avec un frein peu serré et exercez une traction régulière en position sûre ; la bobine doit démarrer et tourner sans à-coups. Vérifiez progressivement la plage de réglage avant de pêcher, dans les limites du moulinet, de la canne et de la ligne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSi le montage est inconnu, étanche, électrique ou couvert par une garantie, confiez l’intervention à un réparateur compétent plutôt que d’improviser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/installing_new_drag_washers_in_old_reel_large.jpg?v=1539737124\" width=\"480\" height=\"250\" alt=\"Bobine et rondelles métalliques et Carbontex préparées pour le remontage\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eLes nouvelles rondelles sont replacées avec les pièces métalliques d’origine, dans l’ordre propre au moulinet.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour aller plus loin : \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/blogs\/tackle-news\/upgrade-drag-washers\" hreflang=\"en\"\u003eguide illustré détaillé — en anglais\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"carbontex-questions\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUn frein qui accroche ? Les vérifications utiles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eLe fil sort, mais la bobine ne tourne pas\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa tresse peut glisser autour du moyeu : cela peut ressembler à un défaut de frein. Ne serrez pas davantage pour masquer le problème. Corrigez la fixation du fil et le bobinage selon la notice, puis refaites un essai.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eLa bobine tourne, mais le frein reste irrégulier\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotez s’il colle avant de lâcher, pulse ou change de résistance. Retirez seulement les saletés accessibles comme le fabricant l’autorise, sans les pousser à l’intérieur. Des rondelles usées, glacées, déformées ou cassées méritent un contrôle, mais le montage, le sel, le sable ou une autre pièce peuvent aussi être en cause. N’ajoutez pas d’huile ou de graisse pour tenter de diagnostiquer la panne. Si le défaut persiste, faites réviser le moulinet ; après immersion en mer, suivez rapidement les consignes d’entretien du fabricant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/pages\/why-is-my-fishing-reel-drag-sticking\" hreflang=\"en\"\u003eDiagnostic détaillé avant démontage — en anglais\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCombien de moulinets peut-on faire avec une feuille ?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCela dépend du diamètre, du nombre de rondelles par moulinet et de la disposition des découpes. Une feuille peut fournir plusieurs rondelles, voire servir à plusieurs moulinets, mais aucun nombre fixe n’est garanti. Une unité commandée correspond à une feuille de 100 × 195 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eEst-ce que le frein sera plus puissant ?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe but est de remplacer des rondelles usées et de retrouver un frein régulier avec un montage correct. Cela ne renforce ni les engrenages, ni les roulements, ni le bâti du moulinet. Respectez les limites du fabricant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"carbontex-livraison\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLivraison depuis l’Australie\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL’envoi ordinaire sans suivi est inclus\u003c\/strong\u003e lorsque ce service est disponible pour votre destination. Pour un suivi, choisissez l’option facturée séparément au paiement. À l’international, Economy est sans suivi ; Standard est l’option avec suivi lorsqu’elle est proposée. Les services et montants définitifs s’affichent avant validation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes articles en stock sont normalement \u003cstrong\u003eexpédiés sous 1 à 3 jours ouvrés après paiement\u003c\/strong\u003e. C’est le délai de préparation, pas le temps de transport. Les délais d’acheminement sont estimatifs ; le transport international et la douane peuvent les allonger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrais d’importation :\u003c\/strong\u003e sauf indication contraire explicite, la TVA à l’importation, les droits de douane et les frais de traitement éventuellement réclamés à destination sont à votre charge, en plus du prix payé à Downriggershop. La mention « Taxes incluses » du panier ne signifie pas que ces frais sont prépayés.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\" hreflang=\"en\"\u003ePolitique complète de livraison — en anglais\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommande défectueuse, incorrecte ou retardée\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContactez-nous avec le numéro de commande et une description du problème ; joignez si possible des photos de l’article et de l’emballage en cas de dommage. Pour un retard anormal ou une livraison manquante, nous pourrons enquêter auprès du transporteur. Signalez rapidement toute erreur d’adresse ; une modification après expédition n’est pas garantie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContactez-nous \u003cstrong\u003eavant tout retour\u003c\/strong\u003e. Une évaluation peut être nécessaire pour déterminer la solution adaptée : réparation, remplacement, remboursement ou autre recours applicable. Les retours pour simple changement d’avis ou erreur de choix ne sont généralement pas acceptés ; vos droits au titre de l’Australian Consumer Law et les droits impératifs supplémentaires de votre pays restent préservés.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/pages\/contact-us\" hreflang=\"en\"\u003eNous contacter — page de contact en anglais\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" hreflang=\"en\"\u003ePolitique complète de retours et remboursements — en anglais\u003c\/a\u003e, notamment pour les frais de retour et l’évaluation du produit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"carbontex-atelier\" class=\"dr-carbontex-workshop\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVous entretenez des moulinets en atelier ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour plusieurs feuilles, un mélange d’épaisseurs ou de grandes feuilles entières d’environ 195 × 300 mm, indiquez-nous les quantités, les formats, la répartition entre 0,5 et 1,0 mm et le pays de destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLots atelier et grandes feuilles sont proposés \u003cstrong\u003esur demande\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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