Our Hunt & Fish Editor Nicole Qualtieri fished with this rod in 2021, and heres what she had to say about it: The Helios 3 Blackout might be my favorite rod Ive fished with to date
The full casting controls are great, there is an option for a simplified version though if there is trouble getting them down
They have been observed quickly swimming to the surface in pairs, releasing their gametes, and quickly swimming back down
However, its important to note that the quality of the bearings is equally important as the quantity
Im much more likely to pitch a Senko, Baby Brush Hog or beaver-style bait than I am a traditional worm on the Potomac
To keep your lines in front of the boat, you must slow down to keep them where they need to be. Working into the wind with low trolling motor speed is preferable, but when too much wind bounces the bow, anglers struggle to maintain proper rod positioning with the tips just inches off the surface