I don't think it's the tstat, you'd have the opposite problem.
Does it blow hot if you rev the engine standing still? Maybe something is restricting the flow to the heater core (bad hose)? Sorry I dont have anything better for you.
Abu Garcia 6501 C3 is propably the best bang for your buck going in a lefty. You could propably get away with a 5501C3 if you don't do much fishing with obnoxiously large baits.
sorry to hear it happened to a fellow cherokee driver. nice lift, it looks like you have invested some time and money into her. hope you can get it back on the road and get something from those punks or their parental units.
I'm a fan of the st. croix line. You may be able to get a 7' Med or MH at your price point. You will definately be able to get a St. Croix Triumph. The triumph line is new last year I believe. Assembled offshore for cheaper price.
tough to beat the value and tougness of an abu 6500 c3 or 7000. people have been using them for years and years.
if you have extra money to burn, a calcutta is propably the best. the old curados are not meant for muskie fish'n and wouldn't last. like blake said, the new 300 is being touted as a muskie reel.. little too early to tell if it'll stand up.
i use 6501 c3s and the quantum cabos a few guys mentioned.
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