*Hootie

Ahh, the good ole days. When you wanted a "fishing" rod, you just went out and bought a "fishing" rod. Hootie

I knew you would have an answer Raul....lol....love it!! You're the best!! Hootie

That's almost like saying I returned my Hyundai Accent and bought a Porsche Boxster...lol. Hootie

Hey Raul, are you sure? The OP is 47 yrs. old. I don't believe Shimano was making reels in 1968. Hootie

Core 100mg7 Core 100mg Chronarch 200e6 x2 Scorpion XT 1500 Scorpion 200 Chronarch 50e Curado 50e x2 Calcutta 100b x2 Curado i 200 x3 Stradic 2500fj Hootie

I think he might be talking about the cap covering the nut that holds the handle on. Hootie

If the spool is moving back and forth, the tension knob is too loose. Hootie

As I said, it's never been a problem. Hootie

Interesting, don't you think? Hootie

I can't see why anyone even cares. Call it "action", call it "power". Call it "Leroy". Does that really ruin your day?...WHEW!!! Hootie

Fishing season must be just about over. Hootie

I have also noticed this in any bass fishing magazines that I read. The pros are always calling power ratings, action. Heavy action, medium heavy action etc. Hootie

I oiled mine maybe three times this season. Even then it wasn't squeaking. If you dislike maintenance, "NEVER" buy a house. Rent an apartment....lol. Hootie

Check on YouTube. All kinds of videos on how to do just about anything to a reel. Hootie

I would probably say that you've heard wrong. That's without doubt the best BPS baitcasting reel made. Just the comments and reviews on here, never mind the reviews on their website. I am also speaking from personal experience, since I have four of these reels and have "NEVER" experienced a problem with any of them. Hootie

I tried several times to upright that picture. All it would do is flop from one side to the other. No upright...lol. Hootie

FANTASTIC!! Hootie

A beautiful late October, mid 70's day in southwest Indiana. Fishing from my buddies big fancy Triton bass boat. Sure beats the crap out of those aluminum rental boats that I normally fish from. And notice, I am trying to smile. Hootie

An almost undetectable tap. More like a slight quivering of my line. If it had been windy, I likely would have missed it. Had to fish very slow. Couldn't get any response on any kind of reaction baits. Hootie

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I hear you Bill. Been through the prostate cancer thing myself. I am officially a five year survivor. Other than that, I am in excellent health. Plenty to be grateful for. Hootie

Bill, I know you say you're frugal, but I don't think you are. You don't buy high end stuff but you seem to buy low priced stuff by the crate. You've always got something coming in the mail. I'm not saying this as a criticism, because I don't believe you can be involved in this sport and be frugal. Some like to have a few high end rigs. Others like yourself would rather have a ton of inexpensive outfits. To each his own. Hey, it's all fun no matter which path you take. Hootie

I have the G Loomis spinnerbait rod. It's 6'3". Hootie

Absolutely, that's me with a big smile on my face....lol. Hootie

Get that nice reel off that "DANGED ROCK"!!!! Hootie