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Mechanical Current Meter System with AquaCalc Versus Other Point Velocity Discharge Systems
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The USGS HIF (Hydrological Instrumentation Facility) Type 1 tagline reel is made of high impact Lexan plastic and can hold up to 600 feet (180 meters) of wading Kevlar tagline. The reel has a built in hollow handle into which a 1/2" diameter bank stake can be inserted to anchor the reel on the stream bank while in use. A variable drag device and lock down bolt are features of the reel.
This item number is for the empty reel only.