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 11, 2025 · The 300 size reels are less comfortable palming and weight for me and would rather stretch out one of these little tanks. I use braid as a mainline so line capacity hasn't ever really …

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Jan 4, 2026 · I don't think there is any disadvantage to using old reels, as long as they are maintained. I love Tatulas but still use the first baitcasters I bought. Probably for nostalgia if anything. Anybody else?

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May 27, 2016 · A PGA golfer wouldn't show up to the course and play a whole round with a nine iron, and you shouldn't show up to the lake with one rod for all your presentations. Different lures require …

Nov 7, 2015 · A 200 yard spool of line will do 3 reels for me. You aren't making casts over 50 yards. So the rest is just wasted good line. Also braid is known to slip on the spool. Backing solves that issue …

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Apr 19, 2025 · I've read through the "best reels" thread and did a deep dive through archive, and couldn't find recent advice on this. I'm really hard on my equipment. This isn't a point of pride, but it's …

Apr 11, 2025 · Just picked this reel up from scheels online with a 5’6” ultralight Shakespeare rod for creek fishing. I’m a long time fan of Daiwa in the bait casting world, but this is my first spinner from …