Designed to set horizontally, even on a vertical drop - this unique rigging method allows for an extremely high hook up ratio
There are many different lengths of fly rods, each with its own pros and cons
Shimano heard the universal praise of Daiwa's 2020 Saltiga large drag knob and went for something similar, here the knob of the previous Stella SW to the left next to the enlarged one of the 2025 model
I find that early morning sessions just towards the end of the run-in are the prime time
Humminbird Helix 5 Series (Best For Small Boats) Pros: Includes sonar and a transducer Cons: Barebones unit Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars (45 ratings) There are new versions of the Humminbird Helix 5 Series (it goes up to the Helix 12 now), but those newer units are more than 4 times the price which puts them out of my price range for use in my small boat and kayak
Other features: A slender, hydrodynamic shape sees them plummet to the sea floor, then stay there for longer, the lure cutting through the current efficiently