mitch seguin

The float reel was considered bullet proof due to its construction. I personally found mine too heavy and did not like the location of the reel handles. I have not seen one around in years. Can't offer what it might be worth; however, there are some floatfishing sites that list used reels for sale. You just need to do a bit of web surfing.

https://www.grandpas-tacklebox.com/

Non-angling methods of capturing fish Ontario and Canadian residents and non-Canadian residents with a valid recreational fishing licence may fish with one dip net, one seine net, one spear or a bow and arrow for the species and during the periods outlined below. If the Zone is not identified below, then there is no open season for that species. Dip nets: may be no more than 183 centimetres on each side if angular, or 183 centimetres in diameter if circular. Seine nets: may be no more than 10 metres long and two metres high.

That is an old site and not updated

Ote no longer (bankruptcy protection) exists with a former member, who went off on his own (with his wife) and started a new company ow being investigated for fraud.

I just replaced with new. Not aware if ethanol tolerant lines are available.

Also running a 1991 Evinrude without any issues. As Spiel suggested, I changed my fuel supply line. The assumption that marinas are providing ethanol free fuel is not true.

I switched to Patagonia Cloud Ridge Jacket and Pants about 5 years ago and have been very pleased.

Salt cure. Air dry in fridge overnight and sprinkle with mule team borax and into day sized baggies has been my go to for the last 25 years.

Consider Streamside, low budget good performance for the price rods.

I use it in my float fishing set up. Yes, an Asian product

Have tried quite a few over the years and I've settled on Sunline Super Sniper.

Can we keep the politics out if this discussion, otherwise it will go south quickly

There is no wholly owned Canadian native refinery BTW

Last sentence totally inappropriate. Please consider editing your post.