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When I was stationed in Beaufort, SC we used to fish Santee Cooper and Lake Moultrie a lot. Someone asked if I had ever tried the Cooper river which I had not. The very first time we fished it, I was chucking a blue and black Culprit under some low hanging branches and something hit it with a fury. Line got wrapped around some small branches, but I could still feel the fish. I knew it was a big gal. I was in front trying to get to that branch so fast that we were stepping on poles, poking our eyes out on branches, trying to get the net. It was pretty funny what 3 Marines will do when it comes to a hog. I tried for what seemed an eternity trying to untangle my 17lb Trilene from that stick. Then the fish surfaced and luckily I had witnesses. It looked like an 11-12 pounder that you could stuff a softball in that mouth with room to spare. My buddy went to try and get a net around it and how it happened we weren't sure but the line snapped. I just stood there staring in despair. I trolled away from the bank with nothing, but sticks and Spanish moss in the boat.

Bought a PD at a garage sale for $50. Used it for a year, but man are they slow if you are used to a cable. Sold it to a guy who mostly fishes for Walleye and Crappie. My Maxxum seems to be easier on the battery and of course much quicker if I am heading for a stump or something.

USMC 1981-2001 Retired as 2D Marine Division Infantry Weapons Chief

I just sold my old Sea Nymph and let the 55lb Maxxum go with it. My Tracker has an Edge 45 on it and I am kicking myself for not swapping as finding the 55 is impossible now. Not even on MK's site anymore. I miss the variable speed, easier deployment and the easier to use momentary foot button. Going to pick up a used one for sure.

Howdy folks, my name is Steve. I am a retired Marine GySgt who has enjoyed fishing all my life. I got heavy into Bass fishing after meeting another Marine in SC who was from SC. In less than a year I was fishing in a local club and then the Military Bass Angler's Association. Went from walking ponds to fishing Santee Cooper in a shiny Skeeter. Never stopped fishing even living in Japan for 3 years. The Army Corps of Engineers made some really nice reservoirs full of nice Bass. I still miss SC as the Beaufort area had some of the best fishing I have ever experienced. Maybe I'll move back down there some day. Glad to be here. Sorry for the novel.