The reason for this is that every time saltwater gets on the reel and dries, it leaves a microscopic coating of crystalline salt residue
The reel is built with a custom titanium spool shaft that reduces flex and weight as well as oversized brass main gear and C-6191 brass pinion gear that is double supported with ball bearings
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I was initially skeptical that the Alpinisto would become an everyday bag, mainly because I have a 40 litre pack which I've used for years and which fits me perfectly, but since getting the Gregory a couple of months ago, I've used it everyday I've been out
FEATURES One large main compartment Pack-able side pocket Luggage trolley pass-through Removable adjustable shoulder strap with padding Front zippered pocket Padded top haul handle DIMENSIONS & SPECS Dimensions: 21" x 10.5" x 9.5" / 52.5 x 26.5 x 24cm Extended Strap Length: 49.6" / 126cm Capacity: 40L / 2440cu in Materials: 100% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester Main Body Fabric Weight: 0.88lbs / 0.4kg
It wasnt until a few years later, under a fall moon, that I saw a bunch of huge brown and rainbow trout in a backwater of that same stream absolutely gorging themselves on creek chubs and golden shiners