Hiya Ed.

Thx for the advice. I can't tell you how many times I keep changing my mind between heavy duty spinning gear vs. baitcaster. After talking with my musky nut friend last night, he told me to work and turn a big musky....well, it's really not gonna work with spinning tackle.
(Of course, I'm not sure I'm going to ever CONNECT with a big musky, but I suppose one has to be prepared!)
Hey Ed, how far are you from Residence Inn in Ottawa? Maybe I can try to spin by...
SteveH, thx, too, for your detailed advice. 2 yrs. with a baitcaster and you still tag yourself as a beginner baitcaster!
Soaking it in, people, soaking it in...
Sevendustfan - I didn't mean to hijack your thread. It just coincides with my shopping dilemna. Hopefully, you're getting some good info, too!
Back to YOU, now!
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Thanks, Dad, for taking me fishing when I was a kid.