gold shimano reel TLD50IILRSA TLD Shark Combo Rust Bearing) stainless steel ball bearings are specially treated to drastically increase the corrosion resistance of the bearing Shimano Trinidad 12 Gold Conventional

This is kind of annoying, since the reel is rated for saltwater use, but I found WD-40 and a terrycloth towel helps fix that

Ark Rods Genesis Rods This was my original travel rod and Ive put a lot of miles on it

That includes trips on the Sea-to-Sea Route (7,775 miles, 11 months), the Great Western Loop (6,875 miles, seven months), the Alaska-Yukon Expedition (4,700 miles, six months), and a half-dozen high routes in the Mountain West

It often seems like each fish you encounter is in a different mood than the last and sometimes it feels like pursuing trout with lures is a game of throwing a bunch of ideas against the wall and seeing what sticks

It is water based, non-hazardous and biodegradable