pistol , having used both fixed spool and multipliers they both are good tools , but if ur birdnesting a multiplier, that may mean even with a fixed spool ur technique may not be right ...so if u r gunning(pardon the pun) for distance , without the right technique the most expensive fixed spool would not do u any justice. u r location say tyne and wear, d ya ever pop down the durham beaches? say horden ?