It might help a little if we knew what kind of fishing line you are using. 50' of 5# test is a whole lot different than 50' of 100# test. Monofiliment verses wire. All these are variables. Doug uses 20# test. That cold be the difference the main difference.<br><br>If your using 50' of fly line, I think you might want to try a different type of line. ;>).