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Thanks Tom, Sounds like you guys use the same stuff we use here in Wisconsin. Your right, they are a blast to catch. I use a 7' med/xft rod. When the bite is on it's non-stop action

Maybe its quiter, but for almost double the price is it really worth it? Not sure how it is "a lot better"...Ill deal with a little bit of noise(which I dont notice), over spending almost double for 832. I am sure it is a good line, and if it drops in price after it has been out for awhile I will probably try it. PP works great for me, I would rather spend that extra $8 (as insignificant as it seems to others) on a new plug, or a couple packs of plastics. just my .02 though I agree! Being retired, I would rather use the xtra $10 on a couple bags of craws.

JB Weld is a quality product. Should work just fine.

Al Lemire, on the east coast, has started his own bait co. He makes a wooden bait similar to a Jitterbug called a Sea Fly. He also sells them in kits or you can buy just the wobble plates if you prefer. lemiresplugworks.com

I've invested in a few low profile reels over the years, but have 4 Ambassadeurs still in use. 5000- 1st free-spool reel. 46 years old and still in use. 5500 C3- Bought at garage sale for $7. Was in bad shape! Had it serviced for $25 and it's like new. 6500 C3- Still on one of my Musky rods. 2500 C- They don't make it anymore, but it remains my favorite. It always amazes me how many fishermen I talk to, still have at least one.

I started using Power Pro a couple years ago, and it's become my choice in braid. I've tried a lot of different braids over the years and for the money, you can't beat Power Pro.

We have a White Bass run in, early spring, on the Wolf river here in Wisconsin. I know White Bass fishing is popular in Texas and other parts of the country. Would like to know what baits are commonly used in other areas?

Cabela's has 25% off on Rapalas. Bait monkey got me!

SUNSET CRAW BLEEDING GILL

It could be a cultural thing or maybe it boils down to the way your brought up. Here in Wisconsin, it's common to see men and women fishing together as well as women fishing alone. It also doesn't surprise me when I see women fishing in local tournaments. Myself personally, there are times I enjoy fishing with a woman and times when I would rather fish alone or with another guy. I just love to fish. I really don't see the need for a separate forum for women. I would enjoy hearing what women have to say on all subjects. I think the problem is either there is not a lot of female members, or they may be intimidated by posting. It also could be they just don't have the time.

I couldn't agree more! Confidence is built by the knowledge you gain, from the experience you get, from the time you put in. That equals success. 8-)

Where are you in Wisconsin?

I would rather fish in the rain than fight the wind when it's really blowing. I usually would try to find a sheltered spot on the lake, but there have been times when the wind has cut my day short. >

Very versatile! Hard to fish it wrong. Awesome colors!

In 1947, Pacific Laminates hired Herb Jenks away from NARMCO (Conolon). Presumably Jenks was hired to develop the manufacturing of tubular fiberglass products. By 1948, Pacific Laminates was making the Silaflex line of fiberglass fishing rods [1] (later called the Standard series). These were conventional, tubular fiberglass rod blanks. In the early 50s, Pacific Laminates developed a high pressure lamination technique. The method wrapped the resin impregnated cloth around a tapered steel mandrel and sealed the combination inside a pressurized bag during the heat curing step [2]. The result was a strong, smooth, thin walled blank that did not need sanding. Similar high pressure processes were the key to Phillipson's Eponite rods (1955) and Fenwick's Feralite rods (1959). The high pressure process was used to make the Medallion rod blanks, which were added to the product line in 1952 [2]. In the late 50s, the Perfexion and Magnum rods were added to the product line. The Magnum rods were claimed to have a "progressive taper" that originated with the steel mandrel. The mandrels did not have linear tapers, but instead were tapered in a gentle curve. The 1960 catalogs and price sheets continued to list Standard and Medallion rods along with the newer models.

I like to hold a rod in my hand before I buy. You have a new Gander Mountain in your area and the last time I was there, they had a good selection of brand name rods in many price ranges. They also have their own series of rods. They have a in-store spring sale that should be coming up soon.

Yea, a lot of great posts and pictures. Makes it seem like it wasn't that long ago. I would give the 300 another chance, but that Pflueger Supreme would have to stay in the box. Don't know if I could take those spinning handles. ;D Maybe someone could dig up some vintage mono. That would make the 300 more authentic.

My Dad still has, and occasionally fishes his 5000 that he bought about the same time you bought yours. It was about his proudest possession at the time. I was looking at it last year when visiting him in Florida - it is a real "veteran" reel - lots of exterior scratches, etc., but internally - it's probably really clean. As an aircraft engine mechanic for many years, my Dad was fanatic about cleaning and lubing. Which might be why, right next to the 5000, he has two Mitchell 300s that are the most modern spinning reels that he owns.....and he bought them in the late 50s. One of those 300s reeled in his 10+ lb bass... I owed a few 300's, which I passed down to my kids when they started fishing. My oldest son, now 42, still has his 300 and a 308 that he still uses. I have a friend that still uses a 300, and I amazed him by giving him a bunch of hard to find bail springs I found in an old tackle box. ;D

That product listing is great. What's even better is I still have my 5000 and the leather case.

Goose52, That is just awesome!

Keep it in the box. If it ever becomes a collectible, it's worth more with original package or box.

Wow! Every post brings back more memories. My 1st spinning reel was a Mitchell 300. The Ambassadeur 5000 came out in 1955, but I had to wait 10 years before I got one. They sold for $45 back then. The best thing about the "good old days", are the memories!

HaHa! Ya had to know how to scull, if you made noise with the oars you were in trouble.. I had a South Bend reel that had "level wind". I thought I was really special.

When the open faced spinning reels became popular, they had bail springs that would always break at the worst time. I will never forget changing one on the lake when the fish were really on the bite. >

My grampa had a 14' cane pole with guides and an old casting reel that were all held on with black tape. He could cast that thing a mile. ;D