When to choose lumbar over backpack: Long walks to fishing spots, wade fishing where balance matters, hot weather where shoulder straps trap heat, or when you're already carrying a rod case or cooler
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Plus, it works well in open water when your frog finds those holes in the slop
Anywhere you can find transitions, deep to shallow pockets, and of course, if you have forward facing sonar it does make it easier
A spring bobber is particularly beneficial, as it is more sensitive than a slip bobber setup, and very simple to quickly adjust when targeting the shallow shoreline