We've included an infographic rating each reel type to 13 fishing attributes to help you pick the right reel for your fishing needs
When fish pull hard, lesser reels flex or fail
Trolling rods are usually very thick and usually stiff in comparison to other rods in the butt section but then often get very flexible in the tip section to allow for a load and then further give when a fish hits, so that they can withstand the force put on them while trolling and tame large and powerful fish
The fabric isnt super weather-resistant, so this would be a good one if you dont mind bringing an umbrella, but its otherwise a great all-around balance between features and packability, offering more pockets than some of the smaller, lighter designs, both inside and out
Despite its compact dimensionsmeasuring 24 x 33 x 17cmthe bag offers a surprising amount of internal volume, providing nine litres of storage