Northern Pike seem to hit all day long but even pike can get a sour stomach if the atmospheric pressure drops or rises too fast for their air bladder
Thoughts on dupes Im not a huge fan of brands copying other brands, but I also dont love paying more than you need to for something
If you have items like trekking poles, ice axes or closed cell foam pads strapped to the pack the cover probably wont fit
The stitching is clean and tight throughout, with no loose threads or weak points, and all zipper ends have neat finishes, adding to the packs long-term reliability
What a Drag There's plenty of debate about which drag designs are best - I personally have only limited experience with some of the "sealed" drag designs that are common on newer reels these days - I am most familar with the classic "disc drag plate" systems commonly used in high-quality classic saltwater fly reels like the Abel, the Billy Pate, Tibor, and others