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On the subject of fit, I go by a rule that an old DH race friend taught me: new full-face helmets should be tight enough that when you try to move them up-and-down or side-to-side the skin on your head moves and the helmet doesnt slide around

The Saltwater series will be a timeless "Piece de resistance" which will probably serve more than one generation

Who you ultimately choose among will impact your drafts as the rounds progress

Paired with weighted or weedless hooks, soft plastics can be fished in shallow or deep water, giving you lots of options

It offers ample storage space thanks to its generous capacity that allows you to carry everything you need

But either way, here's what we ended up with: Taylor Rojek is an associate features editor who has been writing, editing, and testing gear with Bicycling and Runners World since 2014