Having said that, the 765CB charts our very favorably in the neighborhood of our deep cranking rod average but out on the water, I'd say it's more of a general purpose cranking rod that can handle everything from small, shallow running cranks, to those deep divers in a pinch
Whenever possible, we sent packs to multiple testers in multiple regions of the country to control for bias and personal preference
Parking at a hotel or restaurant can be particularly stressful if your boat is loaded with expensive rods, electronics, and tackle
Big lakes have more open water options and deep structural habitats
Not at all a big deal and they'd be almost impossible to see without the lighting and photography angle, yet it reflects the fact that for 15 years Daiwa demoted rubber to the second tier offshore reels (Catalina, Isla, Certate SW) with the lesser emphasis on premium finish this entails