I agree that you should always ask first. If you look at the picture closer, you see that it is a Penn DR I believe, and that what you see is the fluted end of the rod holder in the background. It makes a perfect line to the rest of the holder.

I understand that you are all a tight knit group and that we who are new to the board must prove ourselves first, but why so much hostility towards the uninformed?? Obviously the question should have been raised as to whether it was hatchery or not if he had a question about it, but perhaps he chose the wrong method of getting that question out.....??

I appreciate most all of the posters on this board. Most of you are true sportsman and very helpful. I look forward to meeting you guys someday. Thanks for everything you do for our sport!