I can't catch a cold on blue. I would guess its because of the green Niagara plum that pumps into out lake. No other lake has such a powerful plume like we do.
Amen and by the time you split the cost up 4-5 ways, it will only be about $100-$150/each! People don't realize how cheap it is after splitting it up and the info you'll get is priceless.
I get almost 400' on mine. I would never put only 150yds of backing on. You'll get spooled. You lose at least 100' putting on the planer board. Only my opinion.