Ok, for you 'tackle tarts' out there ....

[fredaevans]

http://technology.newscientist.com/channel/tech/dn14304-tiny-fishing-reel-gets-dna-researchers-out-of-a-tangle.html

[Tyke]

I doubt it would balance a 16 footer, & backing capacity is always going to be a problem..........

Regards, Tyke.