Yeah right Gary, and they aren't any fun to fish with either huh?
Seriously, I own a few of those myself, although I use my Scotties most of the time now, that is when I am not mooching. I grew up fishing the south sound with my dad using meatlines and with no such thing as sonar. I can remember the days before the fiberglass rod used to go through the handles and my dad would get hung up on the bottom. If you were not watching, it would be "CRACK"!!! and "Splash" as the rod would disappear into the depths. Remember those window sash weights we used to use, back then.....geez, I can't be as old as it sounds, can I?
I have caught some hogs on those things and let me tell you, it can get your blood pumping just like a steelie on a jig rod. The advantage is that you can fish the depths of 250 plus and stay constantly in touch with the bottom. They also build muscles on your arms, if you know what I mean. I guess thats one reason I now choose the Electrics.

Ng