north face backpack jester and borealis The Everyday Laptop Backpack, Gy/Dust Org, OSFA this pack combines technical features with thoughtful organization The North Face Borealis Trail

What to Look For: Compact Design: Go for collapsible or telescoping poles so you can easily stash them when youre not using them

The focus here is specifically on lures rather than rods or reels, and on practical information for real anglers

This catfish contest will take place on the dock and shoreline of Walborn Reservoir

Surf Fishing, we recommend 4000-5500 size reels

Greys Wing Streamflex 690-4 Greys Wing Streamflex 690-4 See It Pros Softer action is a little more forgiving A sleek rod with a high-end fit and finish Cons Lacks the punch to consistently turn over large flies with authority Score Card Accuracy: 3/6 Ease of Cast: 3/5 Max Distance: 72 feet Key Features Length: 9-foot, 4-piece Medium-fast action Half wells grip without fighting butt Alloy/wood up-locking reel seat, with wood spacers, ceramic-lined chrome stripper guides, chrome snake guides Made in South Korea Like the LK Legacy, the Wing isnt necessarily a budget rod, but its an affordable option thats roughly a third the price of the most expensive rods in this lineup

For the Carolina rig youll need a main line (15-25 lb fluoro or braid), leader line (2 to 3 15 lb mono or fluoro), bullet or egg weight (1/2 oz to 3 oz), plastic bead (6mm), barrel or roller swivel (#7), and hook (2/0 to 5/0 kahle, circle or j hook)