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By TERRY TOMALIN © St. Petersburg Times, published June 4, 2000 The National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame is in Hayward, Wis., and is the home of the World's Largest Muskie. The Hall of Fame's museum is located in the muskie's belly and its mouth can accommodate about 20 people or more. The museum houses an inventory of about 5,000 dated lures, as well as hundreds of antique rods, reels and classic outboard motors. The Hall of Fame also operates a records program for trophy freshwater fish. Basic membership costs $22 and includes a membership card, one-year museum pass, calendar, newsletter and annual book of world and state records. Write to the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 33, Hayward, Wis. 54843 or call (715) 634-4440. The Hall of Fame Web site is www.Freshwater-Fishing.org. For records, check records@Freshwater-Fishing.org. The International Game Fish Association in Dania Beach recently opened a museum and is worth a visit. "I received a Penn 6500SS for a present. What rod should I buy?" -- Herbert Claeys, New Port Richey The reel you mentioned is rated for 20-pound test line. Larry Mastry of Mastry's Tackle, 1700 Fourth St. S, St. Petersburg, recommends two rods: "Choosing a rod is a matter of angler preference, but a good choice would be a Deluxe 20 Star Rod or a Deluxe 25 Star rod. The first one is a 7-footer, medium-action and will work well with 15- to 20-pound test line. The second rod is 71/2 feet long and will work well with 15- to 25-pound test." He said either rod is good for kingfish, tarpon or light bottom fishing. The Star rods cost about $85 to $95. These are good choices for pier fishermen and should be among the finer production rods on the market. -- If you have a question on anything from sheepshead to flyline tippets, send it to Ask the Experts, Times Outdoors, P.O. Box 1121, St. Petersburg, FL 33731, or send an e-mail to tomalin@sptimes.com. Please include your full name and address.
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