No Zed, I have never burnt the line with my stogie........geez
The camera mount is this one packaged by Hobie and I do stock them.
I usually only use 1/2 this set up, I like the shot better with the full length but it bobs around more in the ocean.
http://www.amazon.com/Hobie-Camera-M.../dp/B00FY4P6OM