WaterWayne:Gosh, you should be on late-night TV ads, as you read my mind. I was just thinking about getting a reel this week (already have the SMB), and working on deploying it on my second dive. Why the second dive? I'd like to try it on a platform, which is both more shallow and offers a grip.
--Wayne
Get a fingerspool, and a bolt snap or two, ScubaToys has 'em at a really good price. They are much easier to handle and work great for smb's. Try hovering just above the platform and keep the smb out in front of you, remember you don't have to fill the bag as it will grow on ascent. Wish I could come play!
tony