May 3, 2025 · Explore the best baitcasting reels for bass fishing across three price ranges—under $150, mid-tier, and premium—featuring Shimano, Daiwa, Abu Garcia, and more.

Jan 9, 2026 · Shimano has become lazy on baitcast development while Daiwa just continues to smoke them, particularly in gear design and spool development, even the clutch has become …

Jan 5, 2025 · The Shimano SLX is essentially a Curado with a different color scheme and a few less bearings. Functionally, they are the same and come with the same gear ratios and line …

June 2, 2025—Charleston, SC— Shimano North America Fishing announces the debut of its Exsence B spinning reel lineup with a new 2500-size option, tailored for light-tackle anglers …

Apr 13, 2024 · Been using the same few Shimano grease and Cal's grease for some time now. Tried the Daiwa 104 grease earlier this year, and its pretty good as well. What's y'all using?

May 29, 2024 · I have a new Megabass P5 Whippet coming my way. I was able to pick it up new from Japan for pretty much a steal and I am looking for a new reel to put on it. I have the new …

Jul 10, 2023 · I think Shimano did the right thing by basically offering us swimbait fisherman a Curado that is the perfect marriage of the 150 MGL and 200K. 200K lacked the …

Jul 22, 2025 · Now we are done crying over Daiwa price increase, here's how much shimano will increase on their products.

Apr 28, 2024 · Verbosity and details are my blessing as well as my curse. If they are not your thing I understand. I was reading another thread here about one angler's BFS-ish/Finesse line …

May 6, 2023 · I have been fishing for a few hours each day this week with my new Vanquish C2500S and so far it is amazing. It might be the best spinning reel I have ever used. I knew it …