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For a better idea of ice fishing, you can use the flasher mode where the screen will change from a regular fish finder SONAR returns screen to a flasher screen for a more traditional ice fishing experience

Notably, it doesnt integrate with a backpack, and there isnt a great place to store a water bottle

There is then a choice of whether to hold the rod below the reel with the thumb resting on the outside rim of the bottom half of the drum (see fig 1) , or to hold it 'over the top' of the fitting, effectively holding both rod and reel at the same time, and with the thumb resting on the outside rim of the top half of the drum (see fig 2)

Yes, it's important to match the size of the spinning reel to your specific bass fishing needs

When I cast my baits or lures I like to be able to stop the bait or lure in mid-air so that Im place the bait or lure exactly where I want it in the water