tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651656564842797172.post1441729700101485871..comments2023-10-10T04:18:23.631-04:00Comments on The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog: Why Clean Fishing Gear Is Essential For River HealthSmokyMountainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12288538940523306530noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651656564842797172.post-41715426397238647652014-10-29T13:39:06.298-04:002014-10-29T13:39:06.298-04:00A simple internet search of "bleach and alumi...A simple internet search of "bleach and aluminum" will likely convince that that bleach will damage your reel.<br /><br />The Goretex customer service department recomends against using bleach.<br /><br />I am definitely in favor of disinfecting my gear but bleach sounds like a really bad idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651656564842797172.post-10687112356675761042014-10-29T13:02:50.515-04:002014-10-29T13:02:50.515-04:00Tip for the author: if you want to convince your ...Tip for the author: if you want to convince your audience to do something, you probably shouldn’t begin your article by calling them lazy. (I haven’t taken offense but others might.)<br /><br />I am interested in your recommendation for disinfection. What is the origin of the recommendation for 10 minute hot bleach solution followed by 48 hours of dry time? Why is this so much more extreme than other recommendations that I’ve read?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com