38 l travel backpack Minimul M38 38L Zipped laptop compartment for MacBook (up to 16) and iPad (up to 12.9) Tour Lite 38L: Travel Backpack

Size 24 Hook: Very small gap and short shank, used for tiny dry flies and midges

For the average user seeking great rain protection, we recommend Patagonia Torrentshell 3L

There are different shapes of bait hook with different names like Octopus, Sickle, Big River, or TechSet

The Balance Taper line was chosen intentionally

One helpful way to think about casting skill is through three priorities: quickness, accuracy, and distance

A final note on rain jackets: It was a close call between the Columbia Watertight II and REI Co-op Trailmade, which actually is a bit cheaper at $70 (although youll likely be able to find Columbia on sale for less than that most of the year)