When you're working surface irons or hard baits along a kelp line near Point Loma, or targeting corbina tight to the beach with a hard swimbaits, feathering your cast into tight pockets without backlash is a key advantage
Chances are you may already have one in your boat, and by purchasing a Humminbird Ice Conversion kit, you get a shuttle, carrying case, and ice transducer that allows you to use the unit as a flasher in a 2D sonar mode, along with the mapping feature
Use of baitfeeders is expanding dramatically in freshwater applications also, in fisheries like trout and catfish, where its to the anglers advantage to ensure fish have a solid hold of baits before setting the hook
This guide will help you understand the different types of fishing rods, how to determine your fishing needs, and what to consider when selecting the best rod for your needs
This middle-range also keeps your casting distance realistic