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, …

Here’s one for all of my freshwater anglers out there. In this independent review of the Daiwa Tatula LT Spinning Reel, we’re finding out if Daiwa can design a lightweight reel without sacrificing performance and durability. The Tatula LT comes in five different sizes. The 1000 and 2000 have 11 max pounds of drag, and …

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 reels …

What is Salt-Away Saltwater Remover? Salt-Away is the leading brand of saltwater removal solutions on the market today and has been available since 1994. Salt-Away is primarily marketed to remove saltwater from the exterior of your boat as well as the boat engine but honestly, it can be used to remove saltwater residue from any surface. …

In this review of the Penn Clash Spinning Reel, we will take a look at the reel that was first debuted at the 2015 ICAST show and what makes it another good option from Penn. The Penn Clash is another in a long line of reels from Penn and fits in between the Penn Spinfisher …

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. …

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 …

Learning how to choose a fishing rod of good quality along with the proper reel is at the foundation for having success and fun when you go saltwater fishing. Like most things in life, you typically get what you pay for, however like most things in life, there are overpriced products and then there are really …