I know it seems overwhelming, but remember, that most of our manufacturing has been sent to China. There are 20,000,000,000 Chinese, who are more than happy , to take every manufacturing job in N.A. The next time you try to by a fishing rod or reel, check to see where it's made. O.K. now i'm started. Sorry. I feel for you Bud, but you have to be greatful for what you have. I don't think that this will ever be the good old days.