Its also a nursery for breeding bass, so catch and release is essential here
The ability to locate the perch shoals can often be the most difficult bit on these huge waters, and when targeting the 40-50cm perch these, I can either normally see them directly on the side scan or I look use the 2D to locate bait fish shoals
As with some other rods in this survey, I found that it also excelled with some topwaters, and I even put it into service with a finesse swimbait
Integrated magnets on the exterior keep flies, pliers, and other items readily accessible for quick changes, and several additional attachment points, D-rings, and pockets ensure intuitive use and swift access
For freshwater-only anglers, the Vanford is the top choice