Crankin4Bass

These boxes are great. I previously used shoebox size plastic containers. These are so much better with the dividers. I have tried to simplify things and the 4 spaces are perfect for me to keep a few packs of worms, curly tail grubs, paddle tails, and some jig trailers all in one box.

Shimano Chronarch 200e7

A friend of mine who owned an independent auto shop and sold tires, told me a lot of auto companies use cheaper tires with less initial tread to save a few bucks. I wonder if this is the case with your car? In addition to tread depth, tire pressure is something to check regularly as it can also affect wear.

Okuma Celilo UL is a good inexpensive option. https://okumafishingusa.com/collections/rods/products/celilo-specialty-b-rods

Definitely lighter and stiffer. Makes a huge difference at the end of the day if you are in a paddle only kayak. I had a Werner Camano. Got it on sale, but still expensive. https://www.rei.com/product/781866/werner-camano-straight-2-piece-paddle Drip rings help with paddle dripping water on you. https://www.rei.com/product/208493/seattle-sports-seawall-drip-rings

Spyderco Delica 4 https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C11BK/209 Have had the Swiss Army Classic SD keychain one mentioned above for years. Upgraded to a newer Rambler keychain model that adds a philips screwdriver and bottle opener. https://www.victorinox.com/en-US/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Small-Pocket-Knives/Rambler/p/0.6363 Also keep an OG Leatherman in the glovebox.

Looks good! What crossbar feet did you get to fit the Subie?

What single hooks do you guys like?

Anyone know where to download old USA Shimano Catalog PDFs? Google searches keeps showing me ones for Europe or Asia. No luck finding US ones. Looking for specs on older rod lines. Thanks!

Another vote for the NRS Chinook. Comfortable and the pockets are great for keeping hooks, baits, and pliers. Buy once, cry once.

Good fishing for trout! Try some kastmasters on a long rod so you can really chuck it out there. Make sure to use some bug repellent. It's tick central. More info here: https://www.mass.gov/locations/wachusett-reservoir

@Bazoo Don't know if you ever found a 2 piece casting rod. Found that Daiwa makes a 2 piece 6'6" Medium and a 7' MH in the Aird-X line. Lot's of good reviews of the Aird-X line on Bass Resource. $50-$55 https://daiwa.us/collections/freshwater-rods/products/aird-x-rods

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Thanks for all the replies!