I have had a pair of these for a while and love them. They live up to the name and are very comfortable and very light. As mentioned you do get moisture build up in them so its worth taking the liner out after each use and letting them dry.

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Personally, I do one of 2 things;

Once I find a spot and save it I will take a lead + marker float out with the boat to feel the bottom and confirm what is down there. When I am happy with the spot I let the float up and park the boat next to it and re save the spot.

or

Reduce the angle of the scan to the smallest your sonar allows (mine is 7 degrees) and then depending on the depth of the water centre the boat on the spot before saving it and dropping the bait there.

This needs adjusting if you are able to feel the lead down as there will be some back swing when you do that.

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No idea on the size, I was looking at one for the same reason as you. Even contacted Fox customer support about the dimensions and they have ignored me.

Brought a Nash Trax Evo instead

I currently have a Fox Explorer Deluxe barrow which has been fantastic for me over the years. I am now doing longer sessions on larger waters and as such need to transport more kit than I can fit on the barrow. Does anyone have any thoughts/recommendations on an upgrade? I would need transport kit for up to 5 days. It does not need a motor, I willing to do some work ;p

I do have my eye on a Nash Trax Evo mk2.

Thanks

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For a budget rod they are pretty good, cast OK, good feel etc. Yes there are better rods out there but for the price you they are good. Only issue I had was with the handle as it is quite short compared to other rods, I upgraded to the Shimano TX2 and found that the longer handle on the TX2's made accurate casting easier.

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I have been using this line for the past few years as I was fishing on a very weedy lake. Had no issues at all, loved it the line. Great knot strength, never let me down, had no issues casting to 13 wraps in a cross wind. Could feel the drop OK.

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The section of the river near Grantchester always used to be good and was free. I would avoid the section with all the rowing boats on it, not only are there loads of rowers out but everyone fishes that section so bites are not common.

Check in some of the tackle shops also as they will know better than me.

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I brought the Sonik combo a few years ago as my first spod setup and never had any issues with it. If you are able to get a better reel with the rod then do so. Whilst the Sonik reel is not bad there are better out there in the same price range.

With this setup I can easily hit the distances you are talking about with a large or medium spomb.

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I have recently got the AKS bivvy, very happy with it. Good construction and quality, easy to put up and loads of space too.

For the price I think its great.

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Another vote for the Heli setup.