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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 who...

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...

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...

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...

The Shimano Saragosa has been on the market for a number of years with its last revision in 2013.  If you have been looking at Shimano's lineup of larger fishing reels for your offshore fishing, then the Saragosa is going to fall below the Twin Power SW and the Stella...

Well, Shimano has done it again, in this Shimano Stradic FK reel review we will show you why this is such a popular reel. For those of you familiar with the legendary Shimano quality, it will be no surprise that this reel is quiet, durable and beautiful while...

In this Florida Fishing Products Osprey review, we’re taking a look at the ins and outs of what makes this reel qualify as a premium saltwater spinning option. By the end, you should be able to determine if the Osprey is the right choice for your inshore fishing. Much...