I got the idea for a telescoping rod on this site. I absolutely love it. I won't fish with anything else, well, unless I had to. It is much more convenient to use, plus it collapses down small. I use a small open faced reel. Last year I tried out braided line and love that as well. I think it is much better than mono. For tackle, I bring a couple clear bubbles, a couple flies, and a couple trebles with powerbait. It all fits in a little box.
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