Instead, the top of the shoulder straps are attached to the back panel adjustment mechanism at the top and a nylon cord running between the bottom of the shoulder straps thats tucked into the bottom of the back panel
Inspection and removal times are firm
In a nutshell The Leash does/should keep your outboard from possibly becoming disconnected and jumping up into the boat if you're running fast and hit something you didn't know was there
The reel is finished in a beautifully subtle dark blue and has understated graphics that look stunning on any carp fishing rod setup.
I like to have the square ends to work off of, I also dont like using round stock (dowels) on the lathe, I find centering a dowel to be an unnecessary pain in the buttbut thats just me
This style of construction also greatly benefits durability of a rod destined for the rough and tumble life aboard a boat where rods are subjected to rattling against boat gunnels, getting pinched behind swiveling seats, slammed in rod locker doors and getting bent around outboards while fighting fish