fishing rod holder for luggage rack ReelDeal Rooftop Carrier – Yakima this rack is built to withstand tough conditions and the rigors of outdoor adventures Tight-Line's Vacuum Roof Top Rod

You will need to choose the size of your rod based on the thickness of the ice and type of fish that you are fishing for

Spring through autumn is prime, with MayOctober being peak season as bass are most active inshore

Baitcasters give better control and accuracy because you can thumb the spool to affect how far your cast goes

Freshwater favourites at night include bass and barramundi, while in the salt the list would include bream, mulloway, flathead, barramundi and mangrove jack to name a few

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It was actually nearer the 11lb mark but I like to err on the conservative side, and at the end of the day who really cares