Recent content by jcat

My lowe roughneck 1760 has a factory installed aluminum floor, mounted on the cross supports with what look to be pop rivets. Last year they started coming loose. I tried to replace this with ss metal screws but only short term success. I'm thinking I need to drill some new holes and put...

Good grief, I think I now have more than 10 of the powell rods. Great value for the money. I have not used the loomis or dobyns rods, but the powells are much better than others I have had. With the exception of diesel, the rods have a lifetime warrenty. Lightweight, great actions. Tackle...

After years of using both casting and spinning, I find the casting reels get most of the use. Way less line twist is sweet. I just like this style better. To learn and improve use cheap mono. You will probable waste a lot. Do not fill the spool all the way to the edge. You will get less...