John ~ 3 7/8" ~ LHW/RHW ~ EXC ~ This early classic from Hardy features a leaded gray frame with coin edge rims and straight line writing on the back plate, ventilated spool, 3-screw silver quick-release latch plate cap, white ebonite winding knob with alloy post, dual riveted ribbed brass foot, and a smooth and powerful dual spring & pawl drag system with rim mounted silver drag tensioner
One of his favorites is a nine-inch Hogy HDUV tail on a -ounce jighead
* I haven't had a really long time to study the failure rate, but with what I've done so far, it comes out to 50%, which is a nice, round number that people love, so I believe it to be true)
However, monks thrive best when they avoid these situations to begin with
Specimans here frequently exceed 75kg