The Cable-Suspended Outfit is for general stream gaging since it can be suspended from boat, bridge, irrigation channel, walkway or other platform. The Handline reel is a much improved modification of the old style suspension cable with steel meter cable. The Handline reel contains 40 feet (12.2 m) of meter suspension cable and easily stores excess cable while providing an aluminum grip to hold the reel with cable while suspending the outfit over the waterway.