I think there is some people confusing winding power with speed of retrieve.
Yes I agree if a fish shoots off upstream a fixed spool would have the edge keeping a tight line on a fish.
But a centrepin is better for hit and hold tactics for sure, let me explain
When I started north sea boat fishing in the 70s we used to catch cod ,ling and conger on a simple Scarborough Center-Pin Sea Fishing Reel no drag just the hand to control the drag on the edge of the drum you could exert so much force on a hook it would straighten out a 6 /0 O’Shaughnessy and I would say you could even snap a 30lb class boat rod.
If you want winding power a multiplier or a centrepin you don't see many fixed spool big game fishing reels Lol .
And unfortunately an elasticated pole would be the worst thing you could use to stop a powerful fish, Yes it would give you leverage but the elastic would defeat the purpose of trying to keep the fish out of the snag .You would need to tie the line direct to the tip, flick tip style "Tenkara style ". The pole could posably snap so I would not recommend it.