Recent content by frankc

We have used Ugly Sticks for many years, as they stand up to abuse well. The first two graphite rods I bought soon lost their tips against a boat top or other damage as the children were young, so we went to the sticks. Lately we have been using the $16 Walmart Shakespear graphites which do a...

Thudpucker, you sound like someone just one tiny step from mastering the casting reels. Keep trying it and all of a sudden your thumb is trained and you are good to go. Stop the cast by feathering the thumb pressure on the spool and do not wait for the spool to stop on its own. Hopefully you...

You may have a leaky crankcase seal. If anyone closed the low speed needle too tight, it could have been damaged against the seat. If you have been running with alcohol in the gas, it may have damaged some elastomer parts also. That is common today. I believe that year model came with a...

I started fishing with bait casters before drags and free spool was widely available spooled with braided nylon or dacron. When spin casters became available, we went the Zebco 33 for light baits in fresh water and then took up spinning gear when it became popular. The bait casting reels...

We have used Ambassadeur reels since the early 70's and are sold on them. Our latest are Revo S reels which have been great little reels and have landed channel bass (redfish) up to the 30 - 34" class with no problems using original Stren mono. We stuck with the S rather than the upgraded...