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.

Jan 11, 2025 · The 300 size reels are less comfortable palming and weight for me and would rather stretch out one of these little tanks. I use braid as a mainline so line capacity hasn't ever …

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 …

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)

Nov 7, 2015 · A 200 yard spool of line will do 3 reels for me. You aren't making casts over 50 yards. So the rest is just wasted good line. Also braid is known to slip on the spool. Backing …

May 27, 2016 · A PGA golfer wouldn't show up to the course and play a whole round with a nine iron, and you shouldn't show up to the lake with one rod for all your presentations. Different …

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Jul 3, 2020 · Hi, I have a lews rod and lews baitcaster. I'm not sure the exact model, but I can look if that's necessary. I have some braid on it currently (I belive 12-14 test). I have been having …

Aug 26, 2020 · I do like my equipment, but some of it makes no sense to me. Could somebody use layman's terms to effectively explain the MGL platform. I'm looking for a reel for finesse …

Apr 19, 2025 · I've read through the "best reels" thread and did a deep dive through archive, and couldn't find recent advice on this. I'm really hard on my equipment. This isn't a point of pride, …