What is a Baitrunner Spinning Reel? So what is this reel they call a Baitrunner or Free Spool as some refer to it all about? If you are not familiar with the Baitrunner reel, then let me explain. They are used when you want to fish with either live or cut bait and want to …
The Daiwa Saltist spinning reel is as the name implies, a reel designed specifically for saltwater fishing. The Daiwa Saltist fishing reel comes in 7 models ranging from a SALTIST2500 all the way up to a SALTIST8000 to cover a wide spectrum of different lures and baits. This fishing reel is designed for the angler …
The Shimano Stella SW Spinning Reel has been called a lot of names including “The King of Saltwater Spinning Reels” and “The Premier Big Game Spinning Reel on the Market Today”. With names like that and a reputation that follows comes the high price tag. In this review of the Stella SW reel, I will …
In this review of the Daiwa Fuego LT, we will take a look at this new reel that was released at the 2017 ICAST event. Based on the reels name, we would have to ask ourselves is this really a HOT, LIGHT & TOUGH reel – let’s dig in and see. As many of you …
If you are new to fishing or have never fished a conventional reel before, the question is sure to come up about what is better, a star drag or a lever drag on a conventional reel. Let’s take a look at the two styles of conventional reels so we can learn the difference between the …
The Shimano Spheros SW is the newest version of the Spheros model and was first released in 2014. In this review of the Shimano Spheros SW, we will take a look at how it compares to other reels from Shimano such as the Shimano Stella SW and the Shimano Saragosa SW spinning reel. While Shimano …
The Penn Spinfisher VI is the sixth generation of this classic spinning reel from Penn. The Penn Spinfisher VI ranges in size from 2500 all the way up to 10,500, giving you a great selection of sizes depending on what you’re targeting. The 2500 size is actually the newest addition to the Penn Spinfisher family. …
In this review, I will take a look at the newest of the Penn Slammer saltwater spinning series of reels. The Penn Slammer III was released in 2016 and was a winner for the best new product at iCast 2016 in the category of “Best Saltwater Reel”. So what is it that has made the …
In this review of the Daiwa BG SW Spinning Reel, we will take a look at what makes this Daiwa reel such a good bang for the buck. The new Daiwa BG saltwater fishing reels were released in the spring of 2016 as the newest version of the extremely popular Daiwa Black Gold that was …
I want to answer the question that I often get – “What is the best saltwater spinning reel under $100”. The first question that you have to answer for yourself, is what type of fish are you going to be targeting with this saltwater spinning reel. We have selected what we believe to be the …
The Shimano NASCI spinning reel is a high-quality fishing reel at an affordable price point that is suitable for both freshwater as well as light to medium saltwater fishing applications. In the Shimano NASCI reel review, we will look at how Shimano incorporates their Hagane HGN cold-forged gearing and their X-Ship technology for improved power, …
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