In this Shimano Twin Power SW review, we will look at a fishing reel has been available in the Japanese market for a number of years and was finally introduced to US marketing in the summer of 2015. The Shimano Twin Power SW spinning reel fits nicely between the Shimano Saragosa and the Shimano Stella …
Do you like lightweight reels and fishing with cut or live bait, but have a need for something larger than a 4000 series? If you answered yes then this review of the Shimano Thunnus Ci4 Saltwater Spinning reel might be just what you have been looking for. Shimano redesigned the popular Thunnus saltwater spinning reel …
When I was at ICAST in 2017 the winner of the “Best of Category – New Saltwater Reel” was the Shimano Sustain FI. The Shimano Sustain has been around for a time now but underwent its first modification in seven years this last year to kick this premium reel up a notch. The Shimano Sustain …
The new and improved Sedona FI is here to impress you both on the water and in your wallet. In this Shimano Sedona FL Spinning Reel Review, we want to show you all the upgrades they’ve made to this reel so you can make an informed buying decision. First things first — if you’re sitting …
The Pflueger President reel was completely redesigned and re-released in the fall of 2011. This reel although inexpensive still provides a lot of quality features at a price point that is very affordable starting at around $59. While the Pflueger President would not be my first choice for someone who is looking to put together their …
In the Shimano Socorro SW review, we will take a look at Shimano’s offering for what I would classify as a no-frills saltwater fishing reel that falls in the “average” price range for a good reel. While at first glance the Shimano Socorro SW spinning reel looks to be similar to the Shimano Spheros SW spinning reel, upon …
In this Daiwa Exceler LT Spinning Reel review we found that this lightweight carbon constructed reel brings a lot to the table. You have a reel that is both tough and durable while remaining precise and smooth in performance and at the same time being extremely lightweight. This reel has an air rotor and bail …
In this review of the Okuma Avenger reel, we will look at the two different models in this series. First, there is the Okuma Avenger B and then there is the Okuma Avenger ABF “B” series. I did not do a separate review on the two different models as the primary difference in the ABF is the bait …
In this review of the Okuma Azores, you will begin to hopefully understand why I think that this reel is one of the best deals going for a larger spinner that is designed for offshore use. If you don’t have a big budget or don’t fish offshore on a regular basis and still want to have …
In this review of the Daiwa Ballistic LT spinning reel, I will go through the features that make this an excellent option for all different types of fishing, from saltwater – both on and offshore to freshwater, too. The Daiwa Ballistic LT is available in 7 models, from the Daiwa Ballistic LT BLSLT1000D to the …