Closed-face (spincast) reels are easier for absolute beginners
You can rip a lure back as soon as it hits the water, or you can allow it to sink to the bottom first and then rip it back

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However, scientists warn of interannual recruitment volatility linked to temperature anomalies exceeding +1 C in spawning areasa recurring factor in the Bering and Okhotsk Seas
You state obviously that you like to hike, rather than camp