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 2, 2009 · Fishing rods, reels, and line. What works best? What should I buy? What knots should I use? (Sponsored by Delaware Valley Tackle)

Aug 30, 2024 · Anybody here have experience with Bates Reels? They are way out of my price range, but I have a friend coming to visit, and I would like to sic the Bait Monkey on him. I know he needs a …

Sep 15, 2014 · The whole fishing reel oil debate reminds me so much of my former lives as a bicycle mechanic and a downhill longboarder and the staggering selection of lubricants on the market. …

Feb 9, 2022 · I keep getting ads a baitcasting reel from a company called Obalus. The price is $49.99 with free shipping for an 8.1:1 shallow spool carbon drag reel. On the website, they have tons of …

Jun 17, 2018 · All of my spinning reels are and have been the better Quantum’s. A few years ago, they removed the anti reverse switch and I wasn’t pleased. I never back reel, but I do like to back up the …

Jan 7, 2014 · Does anyone know what the pros use for their baitcasting reels of choice(and rods)? Do they use factory reels or supertuned? Also are there any links to this info like Bassmasters used to …

Jun 8, 2009 · Ok so I'm in the market for a bait caster but I want to be straight on something. When reels are referred to right handed or left handed is that talking about which side of the reel the reeler is on? …

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Apr 19, 2017 · If this topic has been discussed ad nauseum, please forgive me for bringing it up again. It's been a long time since I've been in the market for a spinning reel and up until today, was …