Hardware: Brass fittings and robust YKK zippers
Yes, there are cheaper options out there from budget brands, but when it comes to protecting your back and generally not annoying the hell out of yourself as you travel, a high quality backpack is a necessary investment
The fishing tackle shop has top-shelf Daiichi fishing hooks for sale that will not only improve your catch rate but improve your bottom line
After about 6 weeks, the stiching on the shoulder straps began separating
When you pack it up, the pillow compresses into its stuff sack to about a third of the size of a water bottle, so you have no excuse to leave it at home
Vom Hofes reel was a result of a design provided by William Boschen, whose contribution was acknowledged with his initial added to the model name: B-Ocean. Before the reel reached the market, Boschen had used a prototype to catch a 315-pound broadbill swordfish, which was the heaviest ever caught by a recreational angler up to that time