Congradulations on starting your bow fishing career. You will find it is very addictive. Most of us started with the drum reel like you are talking about. You would be well served to switch to a spin cast reel or if you are really rich and have lots of patience a Retreiver reel. A retreiver reel will cost you around $60.00. A zebco bow fishing reel is around $35. Plus you get to reel in the fish and actually have fun doing it. I once had a retreiver reel and gave it away, after using it only once. But it comes down to personal preference. Like between Ford and Chevy's.