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And when you have a little bit heavier line, its much easier to cast a fly

If you have a bus or train journey to do this summer, then a bag like this is great to pack something to keep them occupied and a snack

This is a pretty budget-friendly option, too, coming in at $64.99 (although you can often find it on sale for half that)

*Recent trek updates: My plan was to take the Jungle Blanket XL until my friend Warren at Cedar Ridge Outdoors heard that I am allergic to down

The advent of extra-long poles is to allow us to fish of the far side hiding places

There are a zillion ways to fish a crankbait, depending on the lure and conditions