[reelapeelin]

Generally the rear of a boat takes less pounding than toward the front...I think that's why mfgrs usually point the tips forward so the reels(being heavier) will take less abuse...but I doubt you're gonna beat up your gear turning them around... ;)...sounds like a good idea as long as the tip of your rod doesn't become the STOP...let something else keep the rod from sliding backwards in sloppy seas... :)...