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Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L ($169): Lighter and More DurableWith a Catch If youre not convinced by the Routers subpar durability, the Black Hole offers thicker fabrics (TPU-coated, 300D polyester, as well as a 200D lining) while weighing a pound less

Shimano Beastmaster Surf Rod Shimano Beast Master Surf 425BXH Description Shimano's more affordable 13'9" 3 piece surfcasting rod, cheaper than their other ranges but still packed with the quality parts and materials you have come to expect from Shimano rods More information You can trust in Shimanos well-trusted Beastmaster brand to fight them on the beaches

Matched with a 24 Ton graphite rod, the combo offers crisp sensitivity, great castability, and the backbone you need to fish a wide range of lures

(Manufacturers insist that fluorocarbon does not absorb water, though some limited testing Ive done showed fluoro breaking slightly lower after becoming saturated.) Time constraints also deterred me from measuring diameters of mono and fluoro with a digital caliper

Its not a clunky big-pit style reel, but it has enough capacity and control to fish sensibly with strong lines and leaders