I have the Chamberlain stacker release my only problem is with the mechanism that locks it onto the steel cable. I've been using a cannon release just above it to keep it from sliding up.Scotty clips seem not to grip too tightly and there are only two setting to fidget with. Do you guys find you need to make adjustments with braided line vs. mono in the clips?
How is the release sliding up on the cable? The stackers should have a white slide clip on the side which you push on as you slide the stacker up the cable, and it should lock in.For The OP: chamberlains all the way. Get the stackers as they are more versatile than the ones which attach directly to the ball.
Blacks Releases are good as well. Load up the rod and easy to adjust. Chamberlain was going to be my next release, but the Blacks work great for me.
just a simple pinch pad attached to the back of the rigger weight works fine for me.even if the fish is to small to pop it out of the release,you will see your rod dancing.then you just pop it out and fish on.the lighter the rod the better.