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The combination of excellent construction, thoughtful design, and abundance of features makes the Albackore II the only tackle solution to ever win TackleTour's Editor's Choice award

Most of the packs on this list use two vertical stays to transfer weight from the shoulders to the hips, and even include a short crossmember near the middle of the pack

Benton likes the Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon because its not real bulky and will keep your bait down in the water column near the deeper grassbeds. Like most anglers interviewed, Carriere likes the Evergreen JackHammer bladed jig and will add a Zoom Tiny Fluke as a trailer

Other brands use strong materials too, but Vancharli Outdoor is special because of its waterproofing and custom choices

There is ample stopping power for saltwater species, but the smooth startup protects light tippets, an area where many budget reels fall short

Fillet Tools If you keep fish for the table, a decent fillet knife matters