Casting fixed spool (dropshot)

[stalin]

I've been wondering how a fixed spool/dropshot reel contributes to more distance when a cast is executed.  In my observation it is mainly the rod and the technique which do the trick, seeing that line peels independently from the reel unlike when one were casting a multiplier reel.  A crap fixed spool can still give you a good cast so long as the technique and rod are in order.  What do say? 
 
   hmm! I'm welcoming myself.
 
Stalin (used to be mnyamane) 

[AndriesH]

Hi Stalin  .

I was trying out some new Karpista reels the other day and found that reel 1 was spooled up to about 5mm from the rim of the spool, while reel 2 was spooled to the brim.
Believe me, it made a 30m difference in the cast.
You got to fill it up to the edge.

[stalin]

Wow Andries! Does this prove my theory wrong?

[AndriesH]

Stalin.
horses for courses.

If you cast a multiplier with too little line, it also limits your casting distance.

I just think that for heavier casting weights, the multiplier is better for the application. The heavier weights get the spool rolling and the line runs straight off the spool, no problem.
Work on the technique and you'll get excellent distance.

The coffee grinder is good for lighter weights as the line spools off the reel without having to accelerate the spool as well. If you want to cast heavy weights, get some finger protection, because you clip the line to your finger as you cast, and the acceleration of the weight puts pressure on that finger, until you release.

For comfort while dropshotting, I'd agree with you that a coffee grinder works best.

These comments I make for LONG casts on long rods as there are some brilliant small multipliers out there that are commonly used for bassing and nowadays for dropshot as well.

[jaenswart]

both fixed and multipliers abide by these rules - more line on spool means more line coming off per coil or revolution of spool, which is short mean the fuller the reel the further you will cast.....