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.
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Fishing rods, reels, and line. What works best? What should I buy? What knots should I use? (Sponsored by Delaware Valley Tackle)
Between 1949 and 1997, the Johnson reel company of Mankato Minnesota made what many consider some the best spin casting reels ever made. They were one of the few reels that competed with Zebco during the 1950s and 1960s. This company also made reels for Sears and Roebuck, as well as Montgomery Wa...
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Why do some reels have 9+1 ball bearings and some have 4+1 and so forth? I ask because my most recent purchases (Revo SX’s) both have 9+1 bearing system and I have been eyeballing the Shimano SLX DC which has only 4+1 bearing system. I read an article online that said “more bearings the better” v...
Help me understand ball bearings in reels - Fishing Rods, Reels, Line ...
Since KVD left, i am not too sure how they're surviving. They don't offer any interesting reels and their prices aren't neccessary lower than the lower end from daiwa, shimano and lews. Who even buys them nowadays? In the early 2000's, at least they had some reels such as the Energy PT that was i...