Beechwood chips or bark chips would be recommended as they allow the snake to burrow and present a lower chance of respiratory issues compared to finer particles like sand
High GP food is also recommended, such as Crab Cakes
Not quite the least expensive BFS reel but, it does perform well enough that beginning BFS anglers will not find themselves outgrowing the Tendershoot as their casting skills improve
I also recommend taking along some sunscreen and insect repellant
For softer fish, such as trout, halibut, mackerel, grouper, or catfish, or particularly thin fillets, Parente gave Food Republic a great hack: "Sometimes I'll put a wire rack on top of a grill when cooking delicate foods in order to create more surface area and reduce the chances of the food getting stuck," he shared
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