Quote Originally Posted by Gobob View Post
So if a guys was to purchase a 998 or 1198 what would it come with ? My wife would kill me if after dropping 2g the dang old thing didn't work like it should. She says I catch plenty now why do I need this high dollar equipment. I thought briefly about using the shoes purses angle. But last time she gave me the how many fishing poles you need check mate lol
This would depend on when the unit was actually manufactured ...and, more so...how long the unit has been sitting on the retailer's shelf...

The date of manufacture is in the serial number on the box (and the unit)...if you can get that info...

Rickie