dobyns a rig rod Champion XP Casting Rods grade Portugal cork grips Dobyns Rods Frenzy Casting Rod,

Pros Easy to operate 1/4 target separation Has bottom zoom Comes with Lead Acid battery Cons Doesnt have all the Vexilar features Need to recharge the battery after each day to ensure enough power for the next days outing Best for Mapping/Navigation: Helix 5 & Helix 7 If youre looking for an ice fishing electronics unit that will help you navigate on the ice, look no further than the Helix 5 and 7 models

Its particularly handy for whacking small jigs to the horizon

When fishing larger spoons for larger trout, I remove the barbed factory hooks and put on replacement single barbless hooks (C'ultiva SBL-35 hooks)

Anglers who have used both often note that Shimano has more grunt, but the key factor is that both are designed as assist reels, not winches give them a break by hand cranking occasionally to prevent overheating

Go Deeper and Slower Since fish are often deeper and less aggressive, baits that can reach these depths and are presented slowly are most effective