The Chinooks now have a softer edge as they tumble them from my understanding.
Been running them exclusively last 3 seasons. Not one break off on the leader. (probably shouldn't have said that )
We run 12lb floro for browns, 20lb floro with spoons for Kings and 40 when running attractors.
Wire when the fleas are present. Braid spring & fall. We also use a modified version for longer leads as described in another post as opposed to running the slide divers.
The Chinooks simply have a much easier retrieve.
The Luhr Jenson certainly are tried and true though!