Counting passes of the line guide works just as well as a line counter if you are trying to instruct newbs in how far to put the plugs out.

You can get by without the line counter and save a few $.

I'm partial to the Diawa Luna line for "reel em up" sorta reels. Pick your size. I have a few round Abu's on plug rods as well with no real complaints and they are significantly cheaper.

PS - 6 passes of the line guide seems about right on the 300 series.
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