Hi Rob I use a 7000 Big Game Cl (levelwind).
The only thing I did to modify it was put in Extreme Smoothies Drag Washers. The stock washers
Mike CC here on this site is a sponser, he sells to alot of canal people, Cape Cod Tackle is his website, and M&D's in Wareham is his store. I am sure he will chime in, he has the knowledge,and stuff you seek.