If I did I don't bother with a platform for canal venues - but do have a footplate (mainly to attached keepnet to) #28 Todays incarnations shouldn't be called boxes IMO, they should be called seats
I cant say that will be your experience, but Id suggest checking it out if youre on the fence
More line is often required for the techniques these reels are used for so the larger spools are necessary for line capacity purposes
The day arrived to pick it up from the tackle shop and then I realised I didnt have any attachments that fitted so bought various keepnet arms and a side tray which added another 60 or so and this was getting expensive, also unlike several of the other seat boxes on the market, winders werent supplied
However, exercise caution around their nests as other wasp species may inhabit the area
With sinking frogs, stop the retrieve at small openings so it sinks a foot or two into the pocket