Maybe you are familiar with the Shimano Stradic line of fishing reels and their different variations. What makes the Shimano Stradic Ci4+ different and worth the extra few dollars when compared to the Shimano Stradic FK? Let us find out in this review. The Shimano Stradic Ci4+ spinning reel was released in April of 2016 …
The Penn Fierce II or Penn Fierce 2 is a quality reel from a great manufacturer that has been around for decades which is why I have decided to do a review on it. The Penn Fierce II was first released in the fall of 2015. Penn has been producing a large number of …
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. …
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 …
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 …
In this Penn Battle II review, I will show you why it is one of the best all-around reels you can buy for your hard earned money. One of the things I love is that Penn has been able to keep their price point affordable for the average angler, while still producing a quality reel, that if …
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 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 …
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 …