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 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 …

5 days ago · Some highlights; New Calcutta conquest DC Conquest BFS limited New scorpion DC Redesign of the zodias rods https://fish.shimano.com/ja-JP/product/new_product/2026ss.html

Dec 24, 2012 · What would be the lowest grade Shimano spinning reel you would consider? I'm not much of spinning guy, but this can become my spare or my daughter's main set up. I'm …

Oct 19, 2022 · Has anyone tried the brand new SLX DC XT? It's supposed to be available by this month. I didn't pay much attention to the SLX line, but this one really piqued my interest. It …

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 …

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 …

Apr 28, 2024 · Shimano Curado BFS has a very shallow spool. I can cast far enough to see a little bare spool or close to it. It truly has a capacity of 45 yards of 15 lb braid (Smackdown) at most. …

Aug 27, 2019 · I've fished for many years, exclusively with spinning gear. I've decided to get a little more serious/technical about bass fishing, and want to try a bait casting setup. I recently …

Dec 19, 2024 · The only Shimano I’m considering is the Metanium 70 DC, primarily because of Ben from The Hook Up Tackle, who claims it’s the best reel Shimano has ever made. …