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What is the best freshwater baitcasting reel for river fishing?

What is the best freshwater baitcasting reel for river fishing?

1d

What is the best weight for casting far on a medium light rod?

What is the best weight for casting far on a medium light rod?

1d

What is the best weight streamer rod?

What is the best weight streamer rod?

4d

What is the best type of fishing pole?

What is the best type of fishing pole?

5d

Which is better, Revo 5x or Tatula 100?

Which is better, Revo 5x or Tatula 100?

1w

Will a Lew's Classic Speed Cast work with a KastKing 2-piece 7' rod?

Will a Lew's Classic Speed Cast work with a KastKing 2-piece 7' rod?

1w

What are the best 4 or 5 star rods under $60?

What are the best 4 or 5 star rods under $60?

1w

What can I fish with a 4-18g rod?

What can I fish with a 4-18g rod?

1w

What kind of setup should I buy for spinning in Lithuania?

What kind of setup should I buy for spinning in Lithuania?

1w

What are the reviews for the Shimano FX 1000 FC and Mikado Bixlite Light Spin 198cm 1-7G?

What are the reviews for the Shimano FX 1000 FC and Mikado Bixlite Light Spin 198cm 1-7G?

1w

What is the best rod and reel combo for shark fishing in Margate/Longport NJ, including the full rig setup?

What is the best rod and reel combo for shark fishing in Margate/Longport NJ, including the full rig setup?

2w

What can I do if my St. Croix Triumph rod is too long for my fishing needs?

What can I do if my St. Croix Triumph rod is too long for my fishing needs?

3w

How much weight can the Chinese bait caster hold?

How much weight can the Chinese bait caster hold?

1mo

Which is better, a baitcaster or spinning reel?

Which is better, a baitcaster or spinning reel?

1mo

How do I choose a fishing rod suitable for bass, trout, catfish, and fish weighing 1-15 pounds?

How do I choose a fishing rod suitable for bass, trout, catfish, and fish weighing 1-15 pounds?

1mo

How do I choose the right fishing rod?

How do I choose the right fishing rod?

1mo

How do I choose the right fishing rod?

How do I choose the right fishing rod?

1mo

What rod would look good and pair well with a 2500 23 Daiwa KIX?

What rod would look good and pair well with a 2500 23 Daiwa KIX?

1mo

What makes a good crankbait rod?

What makes a good crankbait rod?

1mo

What is the best rod for Texas rigging in shallow grass?

What is the best rod for Texas rigging in shallow grass?

1mo

What do I use as backing for my baitcaster?

What do I use as backing for my baitcaster?

1mo

What is the best rod and reel to start with?

What is the best rod and reel to start with?

1mo

What is the best mid range spinning rod for medium action freshwater fishing?

What is the best mid range spinning rod for medium action freshwater fishing?

1mo

What is the best budget spinning rod for medium action freshwater fishing?

What is the best budget spinning rod for medium action freshwater fishing?

1mo

What is the best flipping reel with a big handle?

What is the best flipping reel with a big handle?

1mo

What is the best spinning surf reel for under $75?

What is the best spinning surf reel for under $75?

1mo

What is the best saltwater rod and reel combo for pier fishing?

What is the best saltwater rod and reel combo for pier fishing?

2mo

What type of rod and reel is best for ocean fishing from shore, pier, or bridge?

What type of rod and reel is best for ocean fishing from shore, pier, or bridge?

2mo

Do my reels and rods need to match?

Do my reels and rods need to match?

2mo

How do I check if my spinning reel is in good condition?

How do I check if my spinning reel is in good condition?

2mo

Is there a jigging rod for spinning reels with big line guides that is shorter than 1.5 meters and costs less than 70 euros?

Is there a jigging rod for spinning reels with big line guides that is shorter than 1.5 meters and costs less than 70 euros?

2mo

Is there a full cork handle fishing rod that's heavy action and not longer than 1.50m for spinning reels?

Is there a full cork handle fishing rod that's heavy action and not longer than 1.50m for spinning reels?

2mo

Is there a good spinning rod for targeting catfish that's around 1.50m like a v-jig rod?

Is there a good spinning rod for targeting catfish that's around 1.50m like a v-jig rod?

2mo

Is there a really short but heavy action rod for a spinning reel?

Is there a really short but heavy action rod for a spinning reel?

2mo

What are the features of the Shakespeare Micro 7' Spinning Rod?

What are the features of the Shakespeare Micro 7' Spinning Rod?

2mo

What is the best speed reel for football jigs?

What is the best speed reel for football jigs?

2mo

What is a good budget fishing rod?

What is a good budget fishing rod?

2mo

Which baitcasting reel should I buy, Abu Garcia Revo5 SX or Daiwa Tatula 100?

Which baitcasting reel should I buy, Abu Garcia Revo5 SX or Daiwa Tatula 100?

2mo

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?

2mo

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?

2mo

What are some rod control tips for maintaining bottom contact?

What are some rod control tips for maintaining bottom contact?

2mo

What are the features of the Pflueger President spinning reel?

What are the features of the Pflueger President spinning reel?

3mo

What are the characteristics of a good jerkbait BFS rod?

What are the characteristics of a good jerkbait BFS rod?

3mo

Tell me about Kistler BFS rods?

Tell me about Kistler BFS rods?

4mo

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?

4mo

What is a good affordable combo for glide bait fishing?

What is a good affordable combo for glide bait fishing?

4mo

What are the best EGI or squid rods?

What are the best EGI or squid rods?

4mo

Are the Shimano Tranx reels any good?

Are the Shimano Tranx reels any good?

4mo

Are the Piscifun fishing reels any good?

Are the Piscifun fishing reels any good?

4mo

St. Croix vs Dobyns Fishing Rods?

St. Croix vs Dobyns Fishing Rods?

4mo

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

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

4mo

Is Shimano vs Daiwa baitcasting reels better?

Is Shimano vs Daiwa baitcasting reels better?

4mo

What are the best rods for fly fishing?

What are the best rods for fly fishing?

4mo

What do you know about Studio composite rods?

What do you know about Studio composite rods?

4mo

What are the best baitcaster reels for the money?

What are the best baitcaster reels for the money?

5mo

What rod should I get?

What rod should I get?

6mo

What is the Power Fish'n Hybrid Reel?

What is the Power Fish'n Hybrid Reel?

6mo

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?

6mo

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

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

6mo

Does Grappler casting rod can be used for popping?

Does Grappler casting rod can be used for popping?

6mo

Does Grappler casting rod can be used for popping?

Does Grappler casting rod can be used for popping?

6mo

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?

6mo

What is the best lead core reel?

What is the best lead core reel?

7mo

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?

7mo

What’s a light extra fast rod used for?

What’s a light extra fast rod used for?

7mo

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

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

7mo

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

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

7mo

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?

8mo

What does the size of a spinning reel mean?

What does the size of a spinning reel mean?

8mo

What is the best spinning rod under $60?

What is the best spinning rod under $60?

8mo

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?

8mo

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

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

8mo

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?

8mo

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

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

9mo

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?

9mo

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

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

10mo

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

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

10mo

How to use a baitcaster without bird's nesting?

How to use a baitcaster without bird's nesting?

10mo

Best way to spool a baitcasting reel?

Best way to spool a baitcasting reel?

10mo

How to tune-up a reel?

How to tune-up a reel?

10mo

What is the best Shimano reel money can buy?

What is the best Shimano reel money can buy?

10mo

Is the Shimano Stella reel the best spinning reel available?

Is the Shimano Stella reel the best spinning reel available?

10mo

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

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

10mo

What is the best rod for casting 2 gram lures?

What is the best rod for casting 2 gram lures?

10mo

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

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

10mo

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?

10mo

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?

10mo

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?

10mo

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?

10mo