I too catch a few every year on the same stretch of the french .... got one two weeks ago . All have white tipped tails , although a very pretty fish not the true blues.
Our regular bait guy always tells us the pickeral is better for the eye's than the french river ...... still drive by it everytime though and never wet a line ..
thanks for the reply davis ..... couldn't find a 01 in any of the 7000 models on their website though ? ..? which gear ratio do you recommend ....casting big stuff and trolling as well .
Looking to buy a new reel .... was thinking of a abu 7000 big game ..... does anyone know if they are made in a left handed model ???? Good luck to all on the opener this weekend ...... i have to wait 2 more weeks !!