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.

Dec 21, 2025 · Hi; First time post, long time listener.....I am getting back into bass fishing later in '26 out of a Kayak in which I will drag around 6-7 rods ea. time. I really haven't fished for bass-only since my …

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?

Jan 24, 2025 · I’m seeking a larger size 200 series 6:3:1 or 7:3:1 gear ratio baitcast reel for holding a higher quantity of larger size braid for heavier tackle applications - which 200 series bait cast reels do …

Feb 23, 2025 · The Sougayilang baitcasting reels are generally "the best" they have on Temu as the brakes actually work. 90% of the other reels you can only keep from backlashing by tightening down …

Jan 28, 2024 · Some reels have a relatively narrow range of performance and durability where they excel, and it drops off quickly the farther you stray from their sweet spot. The claims I have read …

Mar 28, 2025 · Hey yall, last year someone here recommended I get my reels from a jdm website which led me to get around 5 reels last year from overseas. I got a shimano curado dc, Sahara, miravel, …

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 …

Dec 16, 2023 · For the novice and/or weekend fisherman, IMO, the Pflueger President is the best deal on the market for spinning reels. Fairly smooth, hold enough line, reliable and not expensive. They're …

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