We tested the $599 Shimano Antares 100 B for 10 weeks to see if Shimano’s flagship baitcasting reel truly earns its ...

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 ...

If you like fishing with big baits, you're going to love today's review. The latest toy from Shimano has hit the market, the all-new Tranx 300 B. I've been playing around with this thing for five or ...

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 ...

Low-profile baitcasters tend to be highly specialized, which makes it difficult to find one that’s well suited for all-purpose use. Shimano has been dabbling with solving this problem for years, and I ...

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 ...

Product Features The Shimano SLX is an incredibly sleek looking baitcaster with a stunning matte black finish and beautiful blue accents This reel is 22% more compact than the Caenan Baitcaster but ...

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