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These rods have a strong reputation for being very tough

Shop at REI: Shop at Backcountry: Best overall (larger frame): Osprey Aura AG 65 (womens) / Atmos AG 65 (mens) The 65L version of our favourite pack offers all the same comfort and adjustability, but with extra interior space for bulkier gear or longer unsupported trips

Best for Tip-Ups: Cabelas Prestige Braided Dacron Pros Doesnt tangle easily Very strong and durable Easy to hand-line and fight big fish Available in heavier weights Cons Absorbs water and can freeze Can bite into the ice and get stuck Higher visibility Key Features 20- to 130-pound test Color: Green/white High-tensile strength Abrasion-resistant Minimal stretch Maximum knot strength When hand-lining your catch on a tip-up, Dacron is easy to grab and doesnt instantly turn into a tangled mess

Redwing Leader 7.6-pound = 0.23mm diameter Seaguar STS Leader 8 pound = 0.235mm Berkley XT Mainline 8 pound = 0.30mm (this could probably lift a 15-pound weight off the floor) Raven Mainline 8 pound = 0.26mm Sunline Mainline 8 pound = 0.235mm Suffix Elite Mainline 8 pound = 0.279mm You can see most 8-pound leaders are significantly smaller in diameter than most 8-pound mainlines

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