mitch seguin

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.

Coho

I have had Okuma's for several years without any issues whatsover.

I replaced mine after 27 years, just because....with no real issues. I keep my original line as a spare.

I agree on the durability and abrasion issue when using nanofill for floatfishing in freezing conditions. Crystal is superior IMO. What is even better is the fireline Ultra 8; however, they have chosen to discontinue this product as well. I had to search a lot to find one spool.

Looking forward to seeing the completed rod.

X2 on the motherboard being the likely culprit.

Please no more more covid opinions. The thread just goes sideways from there.