Throwing a Double Rig (popping cork, or whatever "conventional" tackle) is not difficult
Any net is better than no net but I prefer a net with a large hoop and something with small holes in the net bag, this preference comes from my time spent as a competitor, the small holes wont allow even the smallest fish to slip through and the large hoop makes it much easier to corral fish of any size
While bigger species should be caught on larger reels, but for those who are after smaller fish, other factors become important, including: Sensitivity Line weight Visibility of the line Boat Rod Materials Rods for fishing from boats have developed extensively in the last decade or so, and are now built from the latest materials including carbon fibre
I have been collecting for over 30 years and have many more items not yet on the web site
From trips in the Pacific Northwest to treks in Nepal, these products have safely taken me all around the globe