| I couldn't wait. My brother-in-law was interested in buying my old rod & reel
off me (the one I didn't like much), so I was left with only my kids equipment
to use (a Zebco-101_100%_plastic_won't_last_the_season reel and a
Fisher_Price_wish_I_had_never_bought_it kiddie rod).
The Hypercast feels good and works well. I'll keep an eye on the trigger and
will reply here is there are any problems.
Regards,
Jim_who_has_been_skunked_twice_this_year_already_Fischer
P.S. I've been skunked, but it sure is fun to watch your 6 year old son bring
in a 14", 2 lb LM Bass. 'Course, now he claims to be the 'real' fishman
in the family and '...Dad just practices' (how can I argue).
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| Well, I was a little bored today so I thought I'd mosey on down to
my favorite tackle shop (Le Barons!) and just *may be* pick out a
couple of crankbaits for my "new, from Santa" Plano box. Of, course I
start looking around and remember cat'n and pike'n is just a couple of
weeks away and I can't fish for big fish with a little fish rig. Out
comes the VISA.....DO'H!!
To make a long story short, I walked out of the store with an
ABU 6501-C baitcaster and an Algonquin AL-gaphite series rod. The reel
is quite a common unit for this application and I pretty much new I
would end up with one sooner or latter ($112 Can.)...nice.
As for the rod, it was too good a deal to pass up. $43 and
change...perfect.
Here's my question: Has anyone heard of Algonquin rods? It says
"imported for Diawa" in the "specs" area. Its rated 15-30lb. test,
1 1/2 to 6oz's. It's very, very light (I compared it to a Fenwick Musky
series at twice it's price), 6'6". I think I did quite well...
Bring on the FISH!!!!!!
-kev_ (biGFish!)
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