The Hagane gears and frame lived up to legend status, and I didnt feel any flex or experience any degradation of smoothness through months of use
Oil Daiwa's reel oiler is excellent, Shimano's reel oil spray is great for reaching difficult areas or where oil needs to be propelled for better penetration, but my favourite remains Quantum's Hot Sauce oil which got discontinued for a while then reintroduced in a new form
RS: What does it mean to be in this place where youre able to share these moments, push each other and find new things to build upon, even at this stage in both of your careers
Your Local Fly Shop Bamboo fly rods are a pretty specialized item, so your local fly shop might not have any in stock, but its worth having a look
Although at this point, Im just leaving it out until January
The History Behind Fishing Poles And Rods Understanding where these tools come from helps explain why they are different today