However, the baseplate (which you can't really flex in your hand!) tends to be the most telling in terms of overall flex feel in my experience, so the riding test is the real test
With multiple internal compartments and plenty of smaller boxes that complement the main box, all manner of items are kept out of harms way, from the tiniest rig rings through to spools of leadcore, scissors and other larger items
Not sure that either of these helmets has a proper crack position
Finally you need to cast a rod at the distances you most often fish (dont get caught into parking lot hero casting) and find one that matches your casting stroke
Its far from the cheapest in the budget range, and of the models BikeSocial has tested, you could get something for around half the price, but this is a very well made, comfortable and secure-feeling lid