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)

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 …

May 5, 2020 · Why do some reels have 9+1 ball bearings and some have 4+1 and so forth? I ask because my most recent purchases (Revo SX’s) both have 9+1 bearing system and I have been …

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, …

Aug 19, 2024 · Worse. Looks like some of worst Aliexpress plastic reels sold at a mark up. I'm glad Aliexpress reels exist for ultra budget anglers and will recommend the aluminum frame reels I have …

Jun 12, 2024 · Between 1949 and 1997, the Johnson reel company of Mankato Minnesota made what many consider some the best spin casting reels ever made. They were one of the few reels that …

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. …

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 …