Columnist John Schmitt wraps up a series on fishing tools, with detailed descriptions and use recommendations.

Columnist John Schmitt talks about recent inquiries about cable-tool drill rigs and a 1950s 20W publication.

Explanations for lesser-used, maybe lesser-known items to have on hand for a cable-tool fishing operation.

Columnist John Schmitt walks readers through a basic cable-tool fishing operation using a combination socket.

Columnist John Schmitt walks readers through cutting a line before tool retrieval with a combination socket.

Columnist John Schmitt walks readers through his early experiences with pump hoists in water well drilling.

Columnist John Schmitt rounds out his pump hoist series with thoughts on pump pullers and rotating masts.

Columnist John Schmitt talks about the similarities, differences in modern pump hoists in water well drilling.

Columnist John Schmitt walks readers through his early experiences with pump hoists in water well drilling.

Columnist John Schmitt fills us in on installation, servicing work before this critical invention.