I have noticed minimal comments on the newer Endurance series from Powell. A few years ago everyone seemed to love the Powell line up. I think the original Endurance rods looked great with the raindrop effect, but the new ones are lighter and offer great value for the price. Has Powell been bypassed...

I went with the Endurance. Nice!

Comparing Loomis E6X rods to the new Powell endurance both casting and spinning. I find minimal reviews about the new endurance rods. The original rods had everyone talking. I have a number of Powell rods and have been happy with all. This new endurance series seems to offer a lot of bang for the bu...

I purchased a shallow running balsa musky lure second hand. It was made by a small manufacturer who has been out of business for years. The lure comes back mostly straight, but it does not dive and runs on it's right side. I determined the bill had been glued in more to the left than straight. Tried...

Given similar rods would a KLX be more sensitive than the E6X?

I have an older scorpion antares 200. Where might I find a drive and pinion gear for this reel ?

Could this rod series be used for occasional surf casting , or would it tent to rust too quickly ?

Cut a sinker lengthwise with a hacksaw and crimp it on like a big split shot.

From the reviews I read it seems the tatula is perhaps more sensitive than an equivalent KLX. My KLX is one of the buzz/chatter rods and I am amazed at what I can feel with it. I am looking for a new rod for mostly texas rigged worms with 1/4 oz weights. Had planned to get an approx 7 ft KLX, but no...

Found a calcutta te 200 gt. Love it so far. Thanks all !

Since finding Tackle Tour and drinking the koolaid, I have upgraded from the basic ABU classic reels to calcutta and luna quality. Happy as can be with both, but this being Tackle Tour that is not acceptable. Now I am ready to upgrade again. Years of reading convince me the conquest is the next step...

I'll take the fifth

Seems real basic to reel assembly, but I seem to be wasting a lot of time trying to hold a screw in place while I start it with the screwdriver. What's your secret for holding a screw on the end of your screwdriver while you reach in to an inaccessible place to start the screw.

Perhaps being pregeriatric I appreciate classic things. The reels are in the fishing category as muscle cars are to the automobile category. I could compare the reels to the 1957 Chevy.

GREAT POST. I have two of the old reels. The 1300 came used from that auction place. It has probably never been opened and cleaned. I use it more than my newer stradic. Sort of like a long term marriage. Sure there's hotter / flashier stuff out there, but the old girl is just so comfortable and alwa...