Re: What Mods
Ok. The first one i bought(7 bucks) was exactly the same thing as the line tamer. Yes it did require mods to accept larger line than tiny fishing line. Basically, I took a razor blade to the small rubber wheels as they were turning to form a larger groove between the 2 wheels similiar to using a wood lathe and chisel. It took about 5 minutes. I then cut the slot in the top to accept midline another 5 minutes. After these mods it worked well on smaller diameter throwline. The second one i bought(9 bucks), is half thesize of the first, but internally the rubber wheels are set up a bit different, the one wheel is attached to a spring mounted arm which allows it to move back and forth for varying size lines. Because this wheel has a greater range of motion than the original there is no need to cut the groove into the rubber wheels, it will accept line as small as fishing line and as large as what will fit into the hole. As a matter of fact, i used it sripo the line off of my fishing rod, then the very next day(without mods), I used it to flake my TL into my cube on the job site.
This smaller unit uses 2 AA batts. rather than 2 C's, so it does not have quite the same power as the larger, but it is plenty adequate.
Reading my original post, I come across the wrong way regarding Sherrill, which was not my intent. I just have to wonder why every other item they sell is accredited to the manufacturer by name ( Petzl, Kong, Buckingham, etc.) but for this particular item no manufacturer is named, just Sherril line tamer. Why is Berkley not accredited? It is exactly the same thing Ive compared them side by side. Anyway my apoligies, I like Sherrill very much and think they are a great outfit, but I seem to think much of their products are way overpriced thats all.
I will post a pic of the second line stripper as soon as i can.
