They definitely last . I have two of them for bank and boat fishing. I'm not too worried about finding the perfect rig, but I like to see what others like.
What Rod do you use for Backpacking ? I have 3 Pflueger President reels in size 20 to size 30 I use. For rods I have a Rogue ( G Loomis former partner)but it is a 2 piece , Daiwa Presso ( brittle rods and they break near the tips ), Bass Pro Shop Microlite 4 piece ( great rods) and might buy a...