The side blocker tubing helps to keep any bags and supplies from rubbing on the tire or bumping the rear fender
As noted, the bag expands from 27L to 33L in case you need more or less room depending on your trip
Variations Specifications 174 SWI (641-1156946) C174SWi Cardinal 170SWi Spinning Reel 10, Line Capacity: 190/0.28, Ratio: 5.1:1, Recovery: 78cm, weight 305g Manufacturers Part No: 1156946 176 SWI (641-1156947) C176SWi Cardinal 170SWi Spinning Reel 10, Line Capacity: 220/0.35, Ratio: 5.1:1, Recovery: 85cm, weight 395g Manufacturers Part No: 1156947 177 SWI (641-1156948) C177SWi Cardinal 170SWi Spinning Reel 10, Line Capacity: 223/0.38, Ratio: 4.8:1, Recovery: 90cm, weight 568g Manufacturers Part No: 1156948
Ironically, although some 20 years my senior which is why I always called him Old Man Ned had never expressed much of either desire or aptitude for fishing until a trip in my ancient Ouchita ruined him for life
Grabbing past the foregrip, high-sticking the rod, or allowing the rod to smack the gunwale are the most common ways to break a rod, says Cathart