On my third outing in SE MN, I caught these three browns:


I recently found out the LL Bean rod I got at a garage sale for $3.00 was built by Bill Franke from a Lamiglas blank which I feel privileged to own and use. It fished well and was a blast to land the three trout pictured above. Thank to this forum I grabbed the rod when I saw it, and had a Martin 67SS to put on it.

Fun all around and my two sons (11 & 13 years old) called it "our" fishing spot after only two times out. Hopefully many more fish and memories to come.

Thanks for sharing ... it don't get any better than fishing with your kids

I’m pretty sure you’re doing it right. Thank you for sharing.

I couldn't resist looking into matching my rod & reel, but the prices I saw the Angler 1s going/listed on auction is too steep for me to justify.

They sure look nice though!

successful day, nice report, and nice photos - thanks for posting.

Thanks for all the encouraging comments!

motosacto, I hope you have good luck & I hope to hear what you think of the rod afterward.

Congrats!

Just keep looking.. paid $30 for mine, with a new Cortland line on it, basically bought a line and got a free reel ;-)

All three of the Angler 1s currently shown on ebay are from one seller in Japan, who is overpricing their goods.

I have both the 67SS and the Angler, among my favorite reels..