I use Izorline XXX or Silver Thread Excalibur. Never had a problem with either, other than those caused by user error.

I have to agree on the izorline.

I use BPS Reel Saver (Mil-Comm). Use their products on my firearms also.

I just received some from Hi's Tackle Box.

Citica is the one.

I use MIL-COMM/BPS Reel Saver, both the oil & grease on my Shimanos. I also use the Shimano drag grease. Have used MIL-COMM products on all my firearms and have never had a problem due to lubrication.

I have used copoly and mono with a FC leader to fish for salmon/steelhead is creeks and small rivers. I have not seen any difference really in using the FC. I have not seen any real benefits. Now I might be stupid, but I think I'll save my money and use just mono or copoly.

I have a curado 200E5. Never has let me down. Very fine reel.

I'm dominant left, reel right, also.

Here's my question. Why is it that the bantam oil, star drag grease and permalube is not readily available at retail outlets? Within 20 miles of my residence I can get reel maintenance products by Ardent, Reel Saver,Abu Garcia, Daiwa, Blakemore and Quantum from BPS, Cabela's and Gander Mountain. In ...

[quote="db220"If you end up doing more bass fishing you'll have plenty of time to add more combos...and more, and more.[/quote]

I do like MORE!

Just purchased 6 - 10 pound line. Good Purchase? Salmon, Steelhead, Bass fishing.

Lamiglas, most if not all.

One always needs more combos no matter the species!

I mostly salmon and steelhead fish in Lake Michigan and it's tributaries. I have an assortment of Shimano Stratics and Saros', a couple of Shimano Calcutta 200B's that I fish with. My best bud inherited a bass boat so I'm going to be doing some bass fishin'. Should I spend the money and buy some low...