I deploy my dual Raptors in shallow water, or engage Spot-Lock on my Ultrex if Im offshore, enabling me to focus on making a precise cast or flip
My Hardy Lightweight on my 8 3 Medium Fast Action 5 wt rod on the Salmon River and big Cutthroat
Theres a diagonal front pocket, a horseshoe-shaped main compartment, and a pair of skinny shoulder strapsits about as inline with other travel daypacks as you can get
As soon as the retreive is halted, it will remain at that depth until the retreive is continued
The Feature MIPSs straps are light, plenty adjustable, and most importantly, lay nice and flat around my ears
If dipping the lure isnt an option, you could also paint it by hand