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 …

If you are new to fishing or have never fished a conventional reel before, the question is sure to come up about what is better, a star drag or a lever drag on a conventional reel.   Let’s take a look at the two styles of conventional reels so we can learn the difference between …

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 …

In this review of the Daiwa Costal SV, we take a look at a new-sized baitcaster designed specifically for inshore fishing making this ideal for Gulf Coast redfish and speckled trout specialists. Anglers fishing light tackle and small plastics will enjoy the Daiwa Costal SV many features. You can use this baitcaster inshore and in …

Here we have the Shimano Sahara FI. This is another spinning reel from Shimano that comes packed full of their standard features that you would expect from one of their reels. This spinning reel offers exceptional power and smoothness in a lightweight spinning reel that you can count on.  In this Shimano Sahara FI spinning …

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 …

In this Quantum Smoke S3 PT Baitcasting Review, we take a look at a compact baitcaster with longer casting capabilities due to the oversized spool and increased line capacity. The reel defies all odds by having increased performance while still being compact and downsized.  The incredible advances in this reel are what separate it from …

In this review of the Shimano SLX Baitcasting series of reels, we will look at all three versions of this award winning reel.   The SLX and SLX XT were first released in 2018 and the SLX DC was released in 2019 and won Best of Show at ICAST for Freshwater Reel. If you’re the type …