I've been usingthe CMNAG's for several years, tehy are great guides, adn the Chrome Alconites really do withstand SW even without rinsing. I've got a rod I've been using for several seasons frm a jetty, which I have washed maybe 3 times, adn the guides are rusting. But considering how I've neglected them, they are in great shape and I have had no failures at all.
HEre's a pic of a guide wrap on my Renaissance Rod, an 85 Monster Mag with a 2 piece FUji reel seat & CMNAG guides. 8'8 is what the rod ended up when it was done.
