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John Garrett (8th

In a shallow stream, current slowly pulls the bait downstream, so keep releasing line as it drifts naturally

Ive had my eye on the Striker 5CV for some time and played around with it a bit at my local fishing store

While its not the lightest pack on the market, it doesnt feel overly bulky, and the additional features make it worth the trade-off