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The real test is whether the apps forecast matches what you see on the water over a season of use

Bumping around in the back of a truck or bent to fit in your car, a rod can sustain bumps and bruises that will lead to failure at a later date

Aluminum frames are stronger and more rigid and are capable of withstanding more pressure and torque than traditional graphite frames

Practice : Spend time on the water practicing with your fish finder

However, being the perfectionist that I am and also because I like to make nice technical things, I opted for the bearing system that I used for my fly reels, the O-ring bearing (see the article Tom's Reel)