Posted by tleemay on November 03, 2000 at 14:36:53:
In Reply to: after getting a headache at San Miguel last March + posted by mike on November 03, 2000 at 13:08:52:
Rather than a reel, I would suggest a simple spool
with cave line on it and a SS double ender. You
can get them with various capacities (mine is a 150')
and stow them quite nicely into your drysuit or
belt pocket. This was you don't have to clip a big
reel off onto your d-rings and add to the drag
issue. Besides, a good reel can be quite costly
compared to the simple and effective spool. Plus,
spools aren't likely to jam or foul as a reel can.
I am always practicing using my spool as a jon-line
when doing deco stops on the anchor or mooring line,
it's helps pass the time.