by MNPHATS » Tue Nov 05, 2013 6:04 pm
In my humble opinion, it's absolute nonsense. You were integral in their current success. My first serious reel ('93) was a Shimano. My devotion to their quality hadn't wavered. I became a devoted fan of yours in '94, and shortly thereafter moved to MPLS and began working at Thorne's. Long story short, you deserve better. I've conveyed similar sentiments to Shimano. I will reluctantly keep using my reels, because they produce. Know that you're responsible for innumerable memories, including my friends 53x27 Mille Lacs Curado Muskie yesterday.
Either way, you'll keep teaching. And despite the absurdity, you'll impart the most important lesson -- effort, instinct, and knowledge trump brand names. It's about catching, which is what you do best.