I have used the Automatic fisherman for two seasons now.
I really like it and it has improved my catch ratio by allot.
I do like the 27 inch version better than the 34 in version.
The 34 is for larger fish, like pike.
I have caught trout, walleye, bass, perch, crappie, whitefish, pike, and the hookup ratio is very high.
The automatic fisherman is tops for fish that take the bait run a few feet and drop it. (like trout)
Hope this helps,
Wiener