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Staying ignorant about the product you're off to mess around with is fairly difficult when it comes to rods, since little more than "medium fast action that's full of feel" is enough to bias you before you even cast a rod, but is fairly easy when it comes to reels given their complexity, the vast number of reels on the market, and the fact that reels -- unlike rods -- seem to lack a specific character

However, a good friend of mine Matt Newman who owns IROD, throws straight braid in Californias crystal clear waters and catches some absolute water donkeys on braid

And the ones with a rear plopper can be good from spring to late fall and can cover a lot of water and draw fish really well

Price: $395 Features: 40-liter capacity 1.82 lbs Adjustable sternum and waist straps Exterior daisy chains and fasteners Side pockets Weight distributing padding Sealed seams Pros: Designed for hikers, skiers, and mountain climbers, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Prism Pack is so lightweight, you will barely feel it at all