patagonia wheeled duffel sizes Black Hole 100L Aqua Stone Available at Travel Country Outfitters. Patagonia Black Hole Wheeled 40L

Nomatic packs it with all sorts of great features such as a water bottle pocket, tons of organization pockets and even a full perimeter zipper that gives you complete access to the 15 liter main compartment

And from Sandev, a recommendation to just go with a middle school throw back: the Five Star Stand n Store Pencil Pouch

And the feather went right

When we pushed the pack near its 35 lb max comfortable load, it began to feel a tad shoulder-heavy

And while it's possible to luck in to a fortune in old lures, reels or rods at an estate or garage sale, or even combing through old tackle boxes stored in a basement by your grandpa or great uncle, it's likely wise to keep your day job rather than hoping to win a tackle picker's lottery

Its also a killer dragged through the weeds. Adjusting the weight is key for Gelles success, Early in the pre-spawn, when water is in the lower 50s, I will use a ounce weight, but as it warms up, I lighten the bait. The pro prefers a Yamamoto Senko in the color Green Pumpkin with a 3/0 EWG standard wire worm hook