I use the 30' rule then cast the line to see how it compares to a known line. (doesn't have to be on a reel) I've had a couple of lines that have apparently never heard of the 30' rule...
In the era before and at the dawn of REI Eddie Bauer was the Nazz for down jackets and sleeping bags! I remember looking through their catalog with envy at gear I could only lust after. Thankfully REI opened a Portland store and I was able to somewhat satiate that lust.
I wonder who's blanks...
What line weight? Axisco Airrite (Japanese glass) makes a 6'6" 2 wt. and a 7'6" 3 wt. I have the 2 wt. and there's a 3 wt. advertised for sale on the Fiberglass Flyrodders site, a bit spendy though. The 2 wt. gets 4 out of 5 stars in my book. and the 3 wt. is well regarded. They may have other...
Hell, the GPNF has been using that excuse for over 40 years... must be spreading... The best way to decrease your workload if you're managing the forest is to keep people out.
rant mode off... I go now...
Hardy LRH with the two screw line guard and a spare spool. In really, really good condition. It kills me every time I see one. I sold 'em because they wouldn't hold a 6 wt and backing... Dude! It's for a 4-5 wt... I was an idiot...
Rather then circuit breakers on each battery install a single 60A DC rated breaker (40 VDC or better) on the positive feed to the minn kota. Put a battery disconnect on the positive terminal of each battery. Then you can easily isolate the batteries for charging and not have to deal with any...