Sparkey- thanks a ton for the advice. He is fixated on the Abel, and I suspect he'll be spending most of his time in fresh water, so it's probably OK. You seem to like the 3 piece rods, is that because that's how they are offered, or ????

NWflyguy- gift certifificate was my first thought also, but I think the guy supplying the coin wants to really blow him over. I'll resuggest it.

ChucknDuck. Go Cougs, class of 78.