Yeah, I used gsp and a new razor. After watching a few more videos I'm going to try trimming with scissors. Seems like that might give the look I'm going for. Not that it matters for fishing.
When I'm using gear I'm mooching 99% of the time. I prefer a direct drive level wind reel, like a 5000D. Any older level wind can be used if you take the reverse cog out and crank the drag all the way down. I feel like it gives me more control using my thumb. I use longer rods 10'6" to 12'3"...
I was out with NRC recently and he was using more muted natural colors while I was using brighter non-natural colors. I realized then that bright colors aren't everyone's go to. I'm wondering what the breakdown of people fishing cutthroat is?
I grew up with the Shimano trigger reels. I don't use them much anymore. I have a newer blue Spirex but prefer the older grey metal frame one that came before it. Front drags always seemed smoother to me. Silvers are the biggest thing I have used them on.