I just pulled the trigger on the Yak Attack Cellblock & Switchblade arm arm with a lock-n-load mount for the Helix 7. Fishing the river as much as a lake it just made sense and because I remove the ff while transporting and it makes it a lot simpler, compact unit.
I carry a BassX 6’ two piece ML rod with a Curado SLX on it, 10lb braid and 8lb fluro leader. And a 5’4” GLoomis mag-light spinning rod with a Sedona 500 and same line set up.
Also carry a sling “creek bag” for small box of lures and plastic’s.
ALWAYS in the truck!
If I could only carry one rig it would probably be similar to the Berkley Lighting rod and a 750/1000 size series reel like @Mobasser posted. A nice set up without the worry of being abused or mistreated.
It helps I have a Decked drawer system with a dedicated drawer for fishing gear, rods, creek bag, waders, creek net and such.
It’s like cheating.
I’ve always been a Shimano guy but bought a Diawa BassX from a member here and really liked it sooooooo, just got a new Tatula 6’ 10” MXF Spinning rod for exactly the same thing, river smallies!
I too am a sucker for cork handles. However I was dissatisfied with the very small, tiny, hook keeper, almost useless. And was really surprised by the micro guides on it too.
However it is a very nice rod.
Just saw your post on FB. Sounds kinda like my heart deal; shovel snow, don’t feel well, see doctor next day, sent to the hospital for stents, stents won’t work so following day quadruple bypass!
Yeah, fun. It comes as a surprise doesn’t it?!!
Thankfully you’re doing well and got the yak sorted. Really like the new additions.
Have fun, be safe
I fish all braid with leader if necessary but have seen many pros/club anglers use Sunline lines. If I went to a non braid line I would definitely try out Sunline products.
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