Baitcasting Reels

The Daiwa Tatula was introduced into the marketplace in 2013 under a very creative marketing campaign called “Project T,” with it came three models. The three models share many of …

The Shimano Curado I baitcasting reel was released in the second quarter of 2014 and is what I would describe as the value segment of baitcasting reels from Shimano with …

This review of the 13 Fishing Inception Baitcasting reel will show you why there is so much positive talk about this reel.  The 13 Fishing Inception was released at ICAST in …

The 13 Fishing Concept A has a lot of power packed into a tight, low-profile baitcasting reel that fits very nicely in the palm of your hand.  When compared to …

The 13 Fishing Concept C is the next step up from the 13 Fishing Concept A in the low-profile series of reels.  In reviewing the 13 Fishing Concept C, I …

In this review of the new 13 Fishing Concept A3, we will look at a baitcasting series with continuous upgrades and refinements each season. This year, 13 Fishing is not …

In this review of the Daiwa Tatula CT Type R which was first brought to market in 2017, we will take a look at how Daiwa has been improved upon …

In this review of the Daiwa Tatula CT which was first brought to market in 2016, we will look at this excellent entry-level baitcasting reel from Daiwa. The Daiwa Tatula …

The Shimano baitcasting range of reels has been a staple of many anglers in both fresh and saltwater for many years. The Shimano Curado K continues this 25-year legacy and …

In this review of the Daiwa Lexa 300 and the Daiwa Lexa 400 baitcasters, we will take a look at these high-performance reels that combine powerful gearing, lightweight designs, carbon fiber …