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Its useful to cast in a fan shape to cover a whole area before moving on to cover more ground, actively seeking out the fish

MQ stands for Monocoque Body, which increases rigidity and allows for larger internal gearing

The two perennial creeks and one river (not counting the Colorado River, which this hike follows for a few miles) pour over some of the Grand Canyons loveliest waterfalls (see the photo near the top of this story), course through sculpted narrows, and nurture oases of trees and vegetation

If you are into painting your own fishing lures, this airbrush netting is perfect

Magnetic clasps pop open too easily, and open-top bags are an invitation for pickpockets