In fact its remarkably tough but there are some basic rules for handling and storing rods that will add to their longevity significantly
1.) Tungsten Jig and Waxworm: A Simple Yet Effective Setup A tungsten jig, like the VMC Tungsten Mongo Jig gets down to the bottom where perch are quickly and no perch can resist a waxworm (or spike or other insect larva)
For the Peg (where the magnet attaches at the end of the rope, pictured, but not cut) Use the same 5/8ths inch dowel and cut 1 inch long For connecting the spool to the handle 1/4 inch dowel, 3 3/4 inch long (pictured, but not cut) 2 round magnets Clamp together the 2 wooden discs, off to one side of the discs
Lowrance Eagle 5 Pros and Cons Pros: Simple to use with an autotuning sonar that optimises settings instantly Crystal-clear IPS screen, you can see in bright sunlight and with polarised glasses FishReveal technology spots fish among the structure better Quick setup with twist-lock connectors Create your own maps with Genesis Live One-year warranty included Cons: Simple worldwide basemap needs an upgrade for detailed charts Button navigation only - no touchscreen Readings can get jumpy at higher speeds Struggles in very shallow or deep water Lowrance Eagle 5 Pricing The Eagle 5 with SplitShot HD transducer costs about 298.41 (with VAT)
But heres the thing: you dont need to spend many hundreds of dollars to get a reel that can handle a tough marine environment