In this Shimano Tekota A Levelwind 500 / 600 Review, we’re highlighting all the features that make this reel stand out among the crowd. Shimano has an excellent reputation for designing some of the best fresh and saltwater reels. The Shimano Tekota A boasts a lightweight S body type with a smooth cross carbon drag. …
Recently I did a review of the Penn Squall Lever Drag and Lever Drag 2-Speed so I wanted to follow up with a Penn Fathom Lever Drag review and Penn Fathom Lever Drag 2-Speed review. The Penn Fathom series of lever drag reels is the next step up from the Squall in that the Fathom …
We’ve got a good one for you this time in this Shimano Torium Star Drag Reel review. In this review we will go over all of the reasons why this mid-tier reel which is available in 5 sizes and a variety of gear ratios is perfect for all of your offshore jigging and bottom fishing …
If you are looking for a good quality conventional style star drag reel then the Daiwa Saltist Black Gold Star Drag reel is one that you will want to take a close look at. In this review of the Daiwa Saltist Black Gold Star Drag reel, we will look at the features that make this …
In this review of the Okuma Makaira 2 speed lever drag reel we will show you why this reel pops to mind when you envision big game billfish and hard fighting pelagics. This is the new flagship reel of the Okuma brand, and it’s the first joint venture between Tiburon Engineering and Okuma Tackle. This …
The Shimano Calcutta Conquest round reel is at the top of the food chain when it comes to round reel designs and performance. Like anything that is of very high quality, there is a price to pay if you want to play with this bad boy which has a street price of around $549. In this …
In this review of the Penn Squall Lever Drag and Penn Squall 2 Speed Lever Drag reels we will take a look at why these reels are such a popular reel for offshore fishing. Penn is one of the best-known brands in the industry and that is for a very good reason, they make …
The Penn Squall Star Drag reel is the smallest in the Squall series of reels and is geared towards the angler that wants a conventional open round reel design without a level wind system. If you are looking for a reel that combines the ability to cast your baits and lures long distances on …
In this review of the Okuma Cortez Star Drag reel, we will take a look at why we feel that this is a great reel for the money. As I have said in several of my other reviews of Okuma equipment, I am really impressed with what you get for your dollar. If you are …
In this Accurate Valiant BV-300 / BV-400 / BV2-400 review we will take a look at why the Accurate name has come to mean high-tech, high-quality and durable over the last 29 years. Home of the patented twin drag system Accurate has produced several reels for both light-tackle and blue water. Today we look at …