The replacement reel was fine, with no problems
Two years ago, when most of the stripers were juveniles, only one out of a hundred were keepers, especially for those fishing from the beach rather than from a boat
So before you start shopping, make sure you check what other people are saying about the camera
The inspiration for this DIY vise came from this YouTube video (it's worth watching)
I have featured the F-Stop Loka as it is my favourite hiking backpack for a few reasons, with the main ones being that it is extremely lightweight, has side pockets suitable for water bottles and tripods, a front pouch (with drainage) suitable for storing wet waterproofs, and above all, is extremely comfortable to hike with