texwest44
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I have to get input from someone else, and I'm trying to be nice as possible. But I feel like there's been a real, noticeable decline in the quality of some fishing gear, tackle specifically. I've been using Zebco monofilament for small/medium fishing my whole life, but these last couple of years I have to re-line my reels at least three times a season. Today, my dad had a regular-size (maybe 14") rainbow pull a swivel open while reeling in, and we lost it along with the hook in its mouth (I fish barbless, hopefully that situation resolves itself).
And for fun, before I hit post just now, I went through some swivels and my new 6lb test I just bought two days ago and been storing in my car because we fish every day, and the swivels barely close (piece that latches in is too short), and my line on the spool snaps in my hands way too easy.
What gives? Can we no longer use regular Zebco and Eagle Claw products? Is it just me? I'm not a fan of fluoro and braided lines, and if I can't trust Eagle Claw, I don't know what to think.
All input is welcome.
And for fun, before I hit post just now, I went through some swivels and my new 6lb test I just bought two days ago and been storing in my car because we fish every day, and the swivels barely close (piece that latches in is too short), and my line on the spool snaps in my hands way too easy.
What gives? Can we no longer use regular Zebco and Eagle Claw products? Is it just me? I'm not a fan of fluoro and braided lines, and if I can't trust Eagle Claw, I don't know what to think.
All input is welcome.