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 ...
When I first started fishing in the 1980s, baitcasting reels were mysterious and a little bit daunting. The old-timers told us tales of monstrous “bird’s nests” and “backlashes,” which they euphemized ...
We tested the $599 Shimano Antares 100 B for 10 weeks to see if Shimano’s flagship baitcasting reel truly earns its reputation as the best of 2025.
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