On the second day of use, landed a trophy smallmouth (at least for me!) (20 inch, 4.5lb)
As the lure hits the water, I move the rod over to my left hand and crank the handle with my right hand
Before we get into the nitty gritty, remember that the fastest way to get good at anything is to practice, practice, and practice some more
My 5000C serial number research continues to point to January 1968 as the date when all frames changed, however, it is the 6000 model that may have been the first to use the "new" 3-screw frame by at least November 1967
The EP has an etched side B that also has a short track of field recordings
360-Degree Screw-In Sideplate Replaces traditional sideplate screws for a tighter, more weather-resistant housing and improved overall rigidity