I think the big difference is the running and gunning we do for tuna, albies etc...I assume you real up when you move from spot to spot and the angler takes a seat. Whereas we may be fishing rips etc...and moving a good distance with the angler still in the bow. Saves time reeling up and stripping line out later. I use a plain old orvis basket for lower line weights that will sit in the basket fine but the heavy core lines we use for tuna work a lot better in the bigger bucket.
Sean