I tend to default to Shimano Stradics and mainly 2500 and 3000 sizing. I fish smaller than most folks,by quite a bit,as I'm driving a GL3 Loomis 1141-S 9'6" UL 99% of the time for Steelheading. Hint.

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I'm purty tender on Terminal Tackle too. Hint.

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Have long been happy to grant others the first cast or first shot,because it don't hurt my Production any.(grin)

Hint................

Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."