Tman1

Definitely check the brass swivel- they fail.

Clean it up, relube, add a manual bail kit and either a 704 or 704z spool. The 704 spools have a better drag washer set-up, the 700 only has one fiber washer. Have fun with it!

Yes, Check the St Croix website for deals on the avids

I’ve been using a three tube gear-up bag for a few years. It’s a very Nice bag and would work well for your needs.

I remember seeing those type plugs. They were a cheap. Chinese knock-off wood plug with screw eyes. You would be better off with a Gibbs Polaris (wood) or Super Strike little neck popper. I also would move away from those old brass snail swivels and use a duo-lock, coast-lock or one of the paper clip type snaps.

That’s some good news.

Very nice find, especially the hellcats and the Mac windcheater!

Cool, I believe that the made a spook type version too.

He was an interesting guy, he took a few photos of me including one of my 46 in front of Paulies.

Blue marine grease.

Always direct.

I was fortunate to pick up another Beretta Silver Mallard AL390. It looks perfect and came with a bunch of chokes and a users manual. It’s below my old one.

Mono 15#-20 big game by Berkeley would be good. A 710 might be better on a 8 foot rod.

I generally use a 1321m with the VS250.

Great rifle I have my Dad’s 1957 35 that put a lot of meat on the table.