Gotta agree on a few points. St Croix does have an excellent warranty and service after the sale. The new Loomis STR series is sweet. And yes...people who make fishing a competitive sport are wankers. Lastly, "wanker" is an awesome word that I have not heard in awhile and I need to use more.
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