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 20, 2023 · You pick up your rod which has a lure tied-on, and the lure is tight up against the rod tip guide. How do you get line out of the reel to prepare to cast? Do you force the bail open? Do you pull …

Mar 7, 2023 · There are so many old quality reels that you can get a cheap BFS spool for, and it will perform extremely well and for cheap. There's zero reasons to buy Temu reels just because they're …

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 …

Jul 8, 2025 · I was browsing the Daiwa site and saw the new Tatula X coming out in July, which looks to be a replacement for Tatula CT. When I compared it to the Tatula TW 100, it looks like it has all of …

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 …

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