- 2025 Baitcast Reel Buyers Guide - Bass Fishing Resource Guide
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
- Shimano Vanford 2024 - Bass Fishing Resource Guide
I've noticed there has yet to be a discussion about the new Shimano Vanford 2024 If any of the shimano heads out there have an opinion on the upgrades that have been made to this new version, please share Additionally, what use cases would you reccomend this reel for and in what size gear ratio
- Shimano Expands Flagship MGL Spinning Reel Lineup with the Exsence . . .
June 2, 2025—Charleston, SC— Shimano North America Fishing announces the debut of its Exsence B spinning reel lineup with a new 2500-size option, tailored for light-tackle anglers targeting freshwater species with techniques
- Shimano SLX - Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots - Bass Fishing Forums
Would you say the Shimano SLX 150 is a good reel? One that you would recommend for the price? Also, what is the difference in the different models, like the MGL, XT, or the 150 A?
- Shimano Curado 200 M vs Curado 150 MGL - Bass Fishing Resource Guide
Shimano Curado 200 M vs Curado 150 MGL By Mojo Bass December 19, 2024 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots
- Stradic FM users - hows your reel now that youve had it a while?
The only change from Stradic FL to Stradic FM is a slight increase in spool pitch (slightly taller spool, slightly longer spindle) It shows Shimano had so well over-designed FL that they pushed their design a little farther with FM
- Why would you buy an ABU over a Shimano or a Daiwa?
Shimano, Daiwa, Lews, and Abu all have their issues, strenghts, and weaknesses And each one brings something different But would anyone here actually buy a 5th Gen Revo SX that MSRP's for $170, Revo STX $230, Zata $190, Rocket $330, Winch $230, Zenon X $350 Over a Tatula 100 from Japan for $110? Tatula CT from the US for $150, SLX XT for $125?
- 2023 Shimano Vanquish Review and Initial Thoughts
All the Shimano '18-22 worm drive (except New Stella) interchange parts - and are the same reel design using different MOC and number of ball bearings - '18 Stella, '19 Stradic, '19 Vanquish, '20 Vanford, '21 Twin Power, etc ) Stella has the stainles gears and forged magnesium body and rotor
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