Well, that would certainly boost my bottom time. I'd make a 100' drop for one of those guys (I'd worry about the ascent later). And boys, that gun has been John's life for 4 months. It's great that you can buid something that really satiates a hobby. I'f I could build a euro gun that be great- I shoot them all the time. But sometimes you just want to take your hobby/passion to the next level and whip something out on the table saw that you can throw over your shoulder and have girls check you out while your dragging your stringer along the dock.
Believe me, i know john and the gun that will still get the most use is 24".
By the way the vis. here looks tempting... Obviously better than Chuck-town, although there is some algal bloom or something. seems to be a really greenish 3-5' in the bay. Best part is for the three days I've been here I've seen guys trolling and flyfishing. My only question is stripers or salmon? Either way I'm going to have to take my camera b/c the guns a no-no, damn hippies. Still feel like I'm on Folly.