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Theyre nice when moving upstream or into a wind, but they have obvious drawbacks in that they take up space and add weight, at the very least

Protective Gloves While not strictly for the fish's benefit, a good pair of fishing gloves can protect your hands from sharp gill plates and teeth

Just downstream from the bridge, there should be a washout

I trust the reliable brake system to control my cast, so I dont lose an expensive swimbait to a backlash tangle

If so, consider getting a fly rod that packs into 4 or more pieces - they are far easier to travel with

The use of artificial bait is more complex a technique than it sounds