quote:Originally posted by doger5
Nothing beats a UGLY STICK
Don't know if this counts as an "ugly stick" but have used a 6'6" Sea King (roller tip) heavy action, SK 165HRT (imported from ?? - china, japan....... who knows) with a Penn #285 since the early 1980's. Have not had any trouble or broke anything...........didn't land any 50 plus pounder's but still like it. Ya gotta love the Army & Navy
Keep in mind this is the same person who is STILL using a S&A Steelite, center pin, bake-light reel, made in Australia, from the 50's or 60's, don't really know how old they are but can remember using them in the early 70's on a departed friend's boat, for salmon fishing and still using them today and still landing salmon.