I went up to Diamond Lake on tuesday 04/23/13 and fished from the small concrete pier located at the north boat ramp.I was using assorted colors of powerbait with a #16 treble hook and a 1/4 oz egg sinker.The fishing wasn't red hot or anything but I did manage to catch my limit
and lost 5 or 6...
I had a " Royal Express" that I used for steelhead mostly. I traded it for a 5501c3 because I didn't care for the thumbar release.Just my preference.It was a great reel , very comfortable,smooth drag and casted nicely.
:clap::clap:Your refurbish job looks very very nice. Looking forward to see from "fish porn" pics soon. Nice job on the trailer as well . You'll look good getting there as well as on the water!!:clap::clap: