OhioFisherman

https://belmetric.com/fittings/banjo-fittings/

Sounds like a great deal

not mine, had one just like it.

https://rockpineresort.com/ it's been a long long time since I was there though.

Late, but hope all is well!

quit driving in 2011, knew my skills were gone.

https://www.cleveland19.com/2024/01/22/more-than-20-people-stranded-lake-erie-ice-floe-near-catawba-island-state-park/ Ice is tricky here.

That reel was a remake of the ABU - ZEBCO reels of the same style, late 1990's? Never took off well, seems to me they were 200 - 300 bucks back then. https://zebcofishingreels.net/en/american-classic-iv-circa-1997-rare-made-in-usa-zebco-cardinal-4-tribute-limited.php#American Classic IV circa 1997 Rare Made in USA Zebco Cardinal 4 Tribute Limited

https://www.amazon.com/banjo-bolt/s?k=banjo+bolt

Also in Ohio, my local bank could convert a limited amount on the spot and more with a few days notice.

The guys on tactical bass are using what they call a modified blood knot, just 10 or 12 per side wraps compared to 5 or 6 on a normal blood knot.

Never was much of a fan of fishing for bedding fish, and even doing it for bluegill or crappie can harm the population without some limits and controls. Bother it until it bites?