Easy to use - allows you to spool fishing lines by yourself, without needing someone else holding onto the spool
Usually, the first sign of a few drops, and they start pulling boats out of the water, packing their lawn chairs up on the banks, and generally getting as far away from the area as possible
The best jigs for this approach are at the small end of the spectrum, and the current does the bulk of the delivery work much like drifting nymphs with a fly rod
As noted, it holds a lot of line backing
Brown trout dominate, with rainbows mixed in
Regardless of the choice, quality rod-reel-line combinations can be found in the $100 range, and 2-3 combos is usually sufficient, especially considering that certain states restrict the number of rods that can be used by individuals