Dogbowl
Contributor
I just bought the Halcyon 6’ super slim SMB and Defender Pro spool in 100 feet (above left). According to some videos I watched on how to set up an SMB and spool, you’re supposed to cut off a significant length of the line from the spool to gain better access to the holes on the side of the spool. Makes total sense, but if I cut off 15 - 25 feet of line, I’ll end up with only 75 - 80 feet! Will that be sufficient length if I intend to deploy, say, between 50 and 30 feet of water while ascending to my safety stop, in warm tropical waters with some current such as Cozumel? Should I consider exchanging it for the 150 feet spool instead (above middle), although the spool itself will be larger, which is a con for travelling and carrying?
The videos on how to set up an SMB and spool:
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