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Uncle Russ · 02-05-2008, 12:36 PM

Tom: I keep hearing from folks that they can cast as well (or even better) with conventional gear. However, I can not and will not believe it--even if I saw it with my own eyes.

I have been trying to cast a conventional reel ever since I was a child, and when, in 1957, I found out there was such a thing as a Mitchell 300 and I could buy it for about 5 bucks, I jumped at the chance. Same with the Stellas.

No joke--if I had to cast lead weight 50 feet with no wind, I would pick up a spinner. If you happen to cast well in your trials, it is only an optical illusion--or a dream.

Russ

02-05-2008, 12:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Uncle Russ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,134	Tom: I keep hearing from folks that they can cast as well (or even better) with conventional gear. However, I can not and will not believe it--even if I saw it with my own eyes. I have been trying to cast a conventional reel ever since I was a child, and when, in 1957, I found out there was such a thing as a Mitchell 300 and I could buy it for about 5 bucks, I jumped at the chance. Same with the Stellas. No joke--if I had to cast lead weight 50 feet with no wind, I would pick up a spinner. If you happen to cast well in your trials, it is only an optical illusion--or a dream. Russ __________________ "Tschirhart: Helluva deal. You bait the hooks--I catch the fish!--Grimm."