On the Behemoth and the Run, the spare spool is reasonable enough that swapping lines on the water is cheaper than carrying two rods
Howell rigs some of the ballyhoo with a chin weight so that they slightly submerge, but he prefers to skip unweighted baits along the surface
If the knot is not tied correctly, it could come undone, and the fish could get away
Their Springbow was a brown fibreglass net, featuring a very unique, heavy stainless spreader tube, but that said, it was the net of the era and the only serious choice for the carp fisher of the day
The 22-liter capacity held my layers, snacks, and extra water easily, and the roll-top closure kept everything dry when a classic Oregon rain shower rolled through mid-hike