I have just watched the video, yes it's OK. My Lady bought me a 14ft acolyte two years ago, which is ideal for the type of river fishing that I do, and like to do, so I expect a 17ft would perform much the same. What really did interest me was the trotting technique being used. Paying off the line from the reel, by hand was a style I learnt as a kid and have used ever since. This method of trotting can be used with any type of reel. So it begs the question which one of you purists is going to tell umpteen times World Champion Alan he should have used a Pin?:wh Pete.