This winter, I set out to test some of the best Shimano reels available, from spinning reels to baitcasters. The test logistics included many moving parts like target species, reel size, and ...

After thoroughly testing the Shimano Stradic FL for a year, I can confidently say it’s one of the best spinning reels available. This spinning reel is the Swiss Army knife of fishing. I’ve caught ...

As Shimano’s flagship baitcasting reel in their already robust lineup, the redesigned Antares 100 B epitomizes the pinnacle of the company’s design and engineering, high-performance casting, and an ...

The best fishing gear salesperson isn’t the associate at your local fishing store or an ad on TV. It’s a friend that outfishes you with superior gear. Last summer, I was frog fishing with a buddy who ...

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LET'S be honest — some of you probably cringed the moment you saw that dirty little acronym: BFS. Yep, it’s back again. And I’ll admit it; at first, I was sceptical about throwing 1 gram lures on a ...

Of course, the appearance of a fishing reel won't help you catch more bass. However, the distinctive look of the Antares can't be ignored when unboxing the reel. It's flat out sexy. Shimano engineers ...