i don't think you'd make it.... would be a very tight squeeze at best.... be careful if you try it. in a 16 foot aluminum tiller, we usually have to duck sitting down
John, I rarely post b/c unfortunately I don't get out much, but when I do I fish 12 and 17 pound test. Try spraying WD40 on the spool. I do and never have much problem with the fleas.