The shoulder strap is completely unpadded (despite the bags product page photos showing otherwise), and after just five minutes hauling 30 pounds through L.A.s Union Station, our testers traps started getting sore
Given the usual behaviour of a big tuna during a fight, where the fish generally goes deep and applies constant pressure once it tires, I can see a strong case for being able to accurately increase drag at any time during a fight with any tuna over about 75kg or so - at any spool level - so that between the angler and the skipper, the angle on the fish can be changed to help plane it up while knowing exactly what pressure youre exerting on fish and line
But as a player, you want to get back out there and keep helping your team, so players often try to downplay injuries
In general, they are meant for small streams and lakes where anglers are targeting small- to medium-sized fish
For high-output activities, vest-style straps (found on fast-packs) distribute weight across the ribcage rather than just the shoulders, minimizing pack bounce while youre moving quickly
But to winterize, theyve swapped out materials on the back-of-hand and flip mitt top