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Test your knowledge with these top questions!
On a Zebco spincast reel, which control releases the line for a cast?
Holding the button pinches the line; letting go on the forward swing sends the bait flying.
Why do campers pump the small plunger on a Coleman fuel lantern?
Pressure moves liquid fuel into a heated generator tube, where it becomes vapor before reaching the burner.
Which numbered Zebco model became a tackle-box staple after its 1954 debut?
The Zebco 33 appears in Walk the Line when Johnny Cash and June Carter go fishing together.
Why did campers thoroughly dry canvas tents after rainy camping trips?
Damp canvas stored folded grows mildew that rots fibers and smells, so airing saved the tent.
What did campers place under tents to block ground moisture?
A canvas or plastic sheet kept the tent floor drier and shielded it from rocks and abrasion.
Which part glows to give a classic Coleman fuel lantern its bright light?
Mantles are fabric bags coated with minerals that glow brightly when heated by burning fuel vapor.
Why did campers dig a shallow trench around canvas tents?
The trench channeled runoff away before sewn-in waterproof floors became standard on tents.
Why should campers avoid touching used Coleman lantern mantles?
First lighting burns away the fabric and leaves a fragile mineral shell that gives the bright glow.
Which company name was shortened to create the brand name Zebco?
Zebco came from Zero Hour Bomb Company, a Tulsa firm that moved from oilfield gear into fishing.
Which fuel is sold in cans as Coleman fuel for Coleman lanterns?
Coleman's fuel includes a rust inhibitor to protect the tank and stabilizers to help it keep during storage.