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Which baitcasting reel is better: Lew's Speed Spool, Shimano SLX XT, or Daiwa Tatula CT?

Which baitcasting reel is better: Lew's Speed Spool, Shimano SLX XT, or Daiwa Tatula CT?

10h

What baitcasting reel is better: Abu Garcia Revo5 SX or Daiwa Tatula 100?

What baitcasting reel is better: Abu Garcia Revo5 SX or Daiwa Tatula 100?

11h

What are some rod control tips for maintaining bottom contact?

What are some rod control tips for maintaining bottom contact?

3d

What are the features of the Pflueger President spinning reel?

What are the features of the Pflueger President spinning reel?

1w

What are the characteristics of a good jerkbait BFS rod?

What are the characteristics of a good jerkbait BFS rod?

1w

Tell me about Kistler BFS rods?

Tell me about Kistler BFS rods?

1mo

Do spinning rods have higher drag than conventional rods, and which is better for big fish?

Do spinning rods have higher drag than conventional rods, and which is better for big fish?

1mo

What is a good affordable combo for glide bait fishing?

What is a good affordable combo for glide bait fishing?

1mo

What are the best EGI or squid rods?

What are the best EGI or squid rods?

1mo

Are the Shimano Tranx reels any good?

Are the Shimano Tranx reels any good?

1mo

Are the Piscifun fishing reels any good?

Are the Piscifun fishing reels any good?

1mo

St. Croix vs Dobyns Fishing Rods?

St. Croix vs Dobyns Fishing Rods?

1mo

Is Dobyns, St. Croix, or Shimano baitcasting rods best?

Is Dobyns, St. Croix, or Shimano baitcasting rods best?

1mo

Is Shimano vs Daiwa baitcasting reels better?

Is Shimano vs Daiwa baitcasting reels better?

1mo

What are the best rods for fly fishing?

What are the best rods for fly fishing?

1mo

What do you know about Studio composite rods?

What do you know about Studio composite rods?

2mo

What are the best baitcaster reels for the money?

What are the best baitcaster reels for the money?

2mo

What rod should I get?

What rod should I get?

3mo

What is the Power Fish'n Hybrid Reel?

What is the Power Fish'n Hybrid Reel?

3mo

What can you tell me about a power fishing reel that uses four batteries and has a 13 lb capacity?

What can you tell me about a power fishing reel that uses four batteries and has a 13 lb capacity?

3mo

What can you tell me about the Powerfish.n electric fishing reel?

What can you tell me about the Powerfish.n electric fishing reel?

3mo

Does Grappler casting rod can be used for popping?

Does Grappler casting rod can be used for popping?

3mo

Does Grappler casting rod can be used for popping?

Does Grappler casting rod can be used for popping?

3mo

Is the Penn Battle 3 Model 5000 reel good for casting and popping?

Is the Penn Battle 3 Model 5000 reel good for casting and popping?

3mo

What is the best lead core reel?

What is the best lead core reel?

4mo

What is the line capacity of the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 LC for 40 lbs mono line?

What is the line capacity of the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 LC for 40 lbs mono line?

4mo

What’s a light extra fast rod used for?

What’s a light extra fast rod used for?

4mo

What rod should I pair with my Calcutta Conquest DC 100?

What rod should I pair with my Calcutta Conquest DC 100?

4mo

What rod should I pair with my Calcutta Conquest DC 100?

What rod should I pair with my Calcutta Conquest DC 100?

4mo

What is a JDM BFS rod that I can buy in Australia that is saltwater ready, lightweight, and has a light cast weight under 300 AUD?

What is a JDM BFS rod that I can buy in Australia that is saltwater ready, lightweight, and has a light cast weight under 300 AUD?

5mo

What does the size of a spinning reel mean?

What does the size of a spinning reel mean?

5mo

What is the best spinning rod under $60?

What is the best spinning rod under $60?

5mo

Which is better, the new Okuma Inspira 24 or Abu Garcia Revo X?

Which is better, the new Okuma Inspira 24 or Abu Garcia Revo X?

6mo

Which spin reel is as smooth as Shimano Stella or Daiwa Exist?

Which spin reel is as smooth as Shimano Stella or Daiwa Exist?

6mo

Is there any low budget spin reel which is as good as Shimano Stella or Daiwa Vanquish?

Is there any low budget spin reel which is as good as Shimano Stella or Daiwa Vanquish?

6mo

Is boat standing rod length relative to user height for maximum leverage?

Is boat standing rod length relative to user height for maximum leverage?

7mo

Is my size 100 Shimano Calcutta Conquest able to consistently cast 1 ounce to one and a half ounce baits?

Is my size 100 Shimano Calcutta Conquest able to consistently cast 1 ounce to one and a half ounce baits?

7mo

What should a size 100 Calcutta Conquest DC be used for?

What should a size 100 Calcutta Conquest DC be used for?

7mo

What should a size 100 Calcutta Conquest DC be used for?

What should a size 100 Calcutta Conquest DC be used for?

7mo

How to use a baitcaster without bird's nesting?

How to use a baitcaster without bird's nesting?

7mo

Best way to spool a baitcasting reel?

Best way to spool a baitcasting reel?

7mo

How to tune-up a reel?

How to tune-up a reel?

7mo

What is the best Shimano reel money can buy?

What is the best Shimano reel money can buy?

7mo

Is the Shimano Stella reel the best spinning reel available?

Is the Shimano Stella reel the best spinning reel available?

7mo

What is the best way to fish with a Calcutta 100?

What is the best way to fish with a Calcutta 100?

7mo

What is the best rod for casting 2 gram lures?

What is the best rod for casting 2 gram lures?

7mo

What lures should I use for a size 100 Calcutta Conquest DC?

What lures should I use for a size 100 Calcutta Conquest DC?

7mo

Will a size 100 Calcutta DC be damaged over time from casting 2 oz lures?

Will a size 100 Calcutta DC be damaged over time from casting 2 oz lures?

7mo

Is my Calcutta Conquest 100 strong enough to cast out 2.5oz lures?

Is my Calcutta Conquest 100 strong enough to cast out 2.5oz lures?

7mo

Is my Abu Garcia Max STX bait caster reel a good choice for fishing?

Is my Abu Garcia Max STX bait caster reel a good choice for fishing?

7mo

Is my Abu Garcia Max STX bait caster reel a good choice for fishing?

Is my Abu Garcia Max STX bait caster reel a good choice for fishing?

7mo