In this review of the Fin-Nor Lethal spinning reel, I will talk about the features that make it an excellent option for everything from inshore fishing for trout, redfish and snook all the way up to hard fighting species such as the smaller tuna, tarpon, and...

In this review of the Daiwa Saltist Back Bay LT spinning reel, I will discuss the features that make it a versatile option for many different types of fishing, particularly back bay AKA Inshore fishing which is specifically what it has been designed for. Wow! Smooth,...

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...

In this review of the Abu Garcia Revo Inshore Spinning reel, I will show you the features that make this a great choice for a variety of your inshore fishing.  The Revo Inshore is available in 4 models, Revo Inshore 30, Revo Inshore 35, Revo Inshore 40 and the largest...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...