The Shimano SLX A 150 is a fantastic baitcasting reel that has been a best-seller since it was first introduced six years ago. As impressed as I was with the Gen 3 Speed Spool, I’ve been equally ...

The name alone elicits a variety of reactions from anglers, some good, and some painful. However you feel about musky, there’s no denying their appeal as a top-tier freshwater sportfish that puts ...

A great value catfish rod and reel combo. Many anglers and guides who troll or drop baits on big rivers use baitcasting reels for a couple of reasons. One is that they’re convenient to store and ...

Dial in the size and power right, and a Shimano Teramar ... a spinning-rod-and-reel setup is the most versatile and the easiest to use. Compared with a baitcasting or fly-fishing setup, for ...

Sponsored When you use links on our website, we may earn a fee. Fishing reels are one of the most undervalued equipment in an angler’s arsenal. Having the correct reel for the job can make the ...

Shimano's eagerly anticipated Dura-Ace R9200 upgrade delivered 12-speed, electronic-only shifting and a semi-wireless setup. After a nearly five-year wait, none of this was unexpected but, when it ...

The world of bass fishing is constantly evolving. New trends come and go every year, but few have had the staying power of Bait Finesse System (BFS). If you’ve somehow missed this craze, BFS is a ...

The modern-day trout angler has a vast array of fly rods to choose from. As someone who’s spent far too much time in fly shops looking at and thinking about all these options, I understand how ...

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