I personally think that by pulling off the line you might be sacrificing
some casting distance as well, though I'm unsure. Reel physics (or any
other kind for that matter) isn't my forte...lol.

Warren
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http://www.warrenwolk.com

"RichG" wrote in message
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RZ, a very good idea, and one that I actually had considered.

However, much like the rest of you guys, I like new toys too. The kids
have
to buy me something ( it is a RULE around here ) so this will work out a
lot
better than some sweater. When I fish this morning, I may try the "less
line" process! RG
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RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN
http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners
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"RichZ" wrote in message
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RichG wrote:
Thanks Steve, with that information, I was able to find the same
item,
new,
at BassPro for only $99.99. I see the first bid on Ebay is at 79.99.
If
I
get into a bidding war with someone, I MIGHT save ten bucks or so....
and
then pay shipping......

I have to make up a list for the kids to buy ME something for
Christmas,
so
I'll just put the BassPro details on it!
Thank you very much.....

Why not just strip half the line off one of your existing reels? I have
a reel in my hand with a 6:1 ratio. It retrieves 26" of line per turn of
the reel handle with a full spool. That's 4.25" per revolution of the
spool. If I strip off line until the spool diameter is 1.1", it
retrieves less than 21" per revolution.