Deep cranks are at their best around hard-bottom areas like shell beds, rock piles, points, and ledges
According to Dave Bertolozzi, National Sales Manager for BKK Hooks, there has been a trend in Florida below the 28-degree latitude line (so, just north of Clearwater or south of Melbourne) to use circle hooks for bottom fishing
It's not the greatest thing to load down and wear all day, but for shorter excursions and running errands, the Bellroy Classic Backpack ($149) gets the job done with aplomb
The 8-degree view is better for vertical drop fishing, whereas the 20-degree is best for locating where the fish are and where to set up your hole
A pack that fits properly will effectively distribute the weight of your gear onto the structural elements of your body your hips and shoulders which is more comfortable and efficient