Baitcasting Reel Reviews

Have you considered purchasing a refurbished or reconditioned fishing reel? Sometimes in order to own a higher priced or higher quality fishing reel that is constructed from composite materials, aluminum, graphite or carbon type products like what the stealth bomber is made out of, you need to buy used. Mainly, because a new reel costs too much.Well I don’t know about you, but buying a fishing reel from a guy that had this expensive reel in the garage for a couple years is not to comforting to me. Who knows where it’s been stored or if it really works as good as he says it does.

I would prefer to buy a fishing reel that has been used some then returned to the manufacturing company because they didn’t like it or something on the reel was not performing properly.The nice thing about buying a refurbished fishing reel is that they get returned to the company that makes the reel to get reconditioned or just inspected in order to make sure its OK to resell. They may need to replace a part that malfunctioned or just needs an adjustment. Sometimes refurbished reels are only returns from large retail stores that used them as display models. There may have been nothing wrong with it at all, its just been opened or handled by potential customers. The manufacture cannot sell the returned item as a new reel any longer, so they sell them as used or refurbished. I also found out that many reels returned are inventory close outs or overstock items at the end of a season. Mostly these reels are in great shape. They may have some scratches or tiny dents or some peeled paint, but they will work properly. If they don’t they back them with a 90 day warranty! At least the refurbished reels I have come in contact with do. I would not buy one without it.

I also learned that a refurbished reel is only resold again, as long as it didn’t have any internal damage. That reel would not be resold. That was comforting to know. Now that’s the way to buy a used fishing reel!Another benefit is that you can buy a refurbished fishing reel at about 30% or more less than new. Plus you get a warranty that backs its quality and reconditioned state directly from the manufacture. That’s better than taking a chance buying a used reel from someone’s garage with no warranty. So the next time you need a new fishing reel, don’t forget to take a look at the refurbished one’s. Maybe you can get a better quality reel than you were originally going to buy for the same price you would spend on a new one. At least take a look at them and see what is out there. Make sure you are getting a warranty from the manufacture. Good Fishing!

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Have you considered purchasing a refurbished or reconditioned fishing reel? Sometimes in order to own a higher priced or higher quality fishing reel that is constructed from composite materials, aluminum, graphite or carbon type products like what the stealth bomber is made out of, you need to buy used. Mainly, because a new reel costs too much.Well I don’t know about you, but buying a fishing reel from a guy that had this expensive reel in the garage for a couple years is not to comforting to me. Who knows where it’s been stored or if it really works as good as he says it does.

I would prefer to buy a fishing reel that has been used some then returned to the manufacturing company because they didn’t like it or something on the reel was not performing properly.The nice thing about buying a refurbished fishing reel is that they get returned to the company that makes the reel to get reconditioned or just inspected in order to make sure its OK to resell. They may need to replace a part that malfunctioned or just needs an adjustment. Sometimes refurbished reels are only returns from large retail stores that used them as display models. There may have been nothing wrong with it at all, its just been opened or handled by potential customers. The manufacture cannot sell the returned item as a new reel any longer, so they sell them as used or refurbished. I also found out that many reels returned are inventory close outs or overstock items at the end of a season. Mostly these reels are in great shape. They may have some scratches or tiny dents or some peeled paint, but they will work properly. If they don’t they back them with a 90 day warranty! At least the refurbished reels I have come in contact with do. I would not buy one without it.

I also learned that a refurbished reel is only resold again, as long as it didn’t have any internal damage. That reel would not be resold. That was comforting to know. Now that’s the way to buy a used fishing reel!Another benefit is that you can buy a refurbished fishing reel at about 30% or more less than new. Plus you get a warranty that backs its quality and reconditioned state directly from the manufacture. That’s better than taking a chance buying a used reel from someone’s garage with no warranty. So the next time you need a new fishing reel, don’t forget to take a look at the refurbished one’s. Maybe you can get a better quality reel than you were originally going to buy for the same price you would spend on a new one. At least take a look at them and see what is out there. Make sure you are getting a warranty from the manufacture. Good Fishing!

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Have you considered purchasing a refurbished or reconditioned fishing reel? Sometimes in order to own a higher priced or higher quality fishing reel that is constructed from composite materials, aluminum, graphite or carbon type products like what the stealth bomber is made out of, you need to buy used. Mainly, because a new reel costs too much.Well I don’t know about you, but buying a fishing reel from a guy that had this expensive reel in the garage for a couple years is not to comforting to me. Who knows where it’s been stored or if it really works as good as he says it does.

I would prefer to buy a fishing reel that has been used some then returned to the manufacturing company because they didn’t like it or something on the reel was not performing properly.The nice thing about buying a refurbished fishing reel is that they get returned to the company that makes the reel to get reconditioned or just inspected in order to make sure its OK to resell. They may need to replace a part that malfunctioned or just needs an adjustment. Sometimes refurbished reels are only returns from large retail stores that used them as display models. There may have been nothing wrong with it at all, its just been opened or handled by potential customers. The manufacture cannot sell the returned item as a new reel any longer, so they sell them as used or refurbished. I also found out that many reels returned are inventory close outs or overstock items at the end of a season. Mostly these reels are in great shape. They may have some scratches or tiny dents or some peeled paint, but they will work properly. If they don’t they back them with a 90 day warranty! At least the refurbished reels I have come in contact with do. I would not buy one without it.

I also learned that a refurbished reel is only resold again, as long as it didn’t have any internal damage. That reel would not be resold. That was comforting to know. Now that’s the way to buy a used fishing reel!Another benefit is that you can buy a refurbished fishing reel at about 30% or more less than new. Plus you get a warranty that backs its quality and reconditioned state directly from the manufacture. That’s better than taking a chance buying a used reel from someone’s garage with no warranty. So the next time you need a new fishing reel, don’t forget to take a look at the refurbished one’s. Maybe you can get a better quality reel than you were originally going to buy for the same price you would spend on a new one. At least take a look at them and see what is out there. Make sure you are getting a warranty from the manufacture. Good Fishing!

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If you want a lightweight reel that casts farther than any other spinning reel on the market, the U.S Reels company has the reel for you. They make the SX series of spinning reels, which I think are the best on the market for the price. They are made with lightweight carbon fiber components, high quality SDS drag system, four ABEC stainless steel ball bearings and wide spool design for long, smooth, accurate casts.

The 180SX weighs only 7.2 ounces. The 230SX weighs in at 8.9 ounces while the 240SX weighs 9.9 ounces. These are some of the lightest reels on the market, which makes them easier to cast and you don't get tired so quickly! They work great with braid line as well as Monofilament line.

The 230SX Supercaster utilizes proprietary materials in a high pressure stack system that ca generate more drag than all but the biggest spinning reels. Another feature is this reel has a sealed drag making it ideal for saltwater as well as freshwater fishing applications. The supercaster has a larger diameter spool relative to the drag disks. This leverage means the supercaster starts with less loading and faster than all other reels. That means the drag can be set higher than all other reels. In addition, the exclusive SDS steady drag system compensates for drag temperature increases and reduced line as line is paid out so that drag tension remains the same throughout the fight.

Other benefits of the wide spool design, is less line twist which means less line is wrapped around the spool. By reducing the twist it reduces the line memory which means fewer line control problems and greater casting efficiency. Casting distance is another benefit of the supercaster reels. The wide design put line on the spool in bigger loops so on the cast those larger loops will explode off the reel for casts up to 30% farther than the long nose reels.

The supercasters are the most versatile reels. One supercaster model can fulfill the requirements of up to four sizes of a competitor's reel. For example, the 180 SX can fulfill the need of a 500 size up to a 2500 size reel. The 230SX from a 1000 size to a 4000 size reel, and the 240SX from a 2000 size to a 5000 size reel.

If you want the best spinning reels on the market today, I would recommend looking at the Supercaster reeels from the U.S. Reel company. You don't have to spend a lot of money on the best.

Japanese jigging, butterfly jigging and jigging are terms used to describe a contemporary technique for fishing with long metal jigs, in a rhythmic action. The action goes something like this: drop the rod tip and wind the reel one revolution, lift the rod tip and repeat at speed, through the fish active water column. Sounds awkward but with practice it becomes a natural fluid action. Mechanical jigging is very effective, often out-fishing traditional speed jigging, mainly because the lure is kept longer in the fish zone and a more frenzied lure action produces more bites.

Rods used are short, non-traditional parabolic high modulus graphite rods, which are very strong with huge lifting power and the parabolic action imparts some fluidity to the jig. These rods are generally not parabolic in the original sense but, with great hoop strength and thick walls, they are capable of handling heavy braid and massive drag pressures. Know this: not all rods are created equal. There are some real back-breaking shockers out there.Most good rods are factory-tested so if you break one, warranty claims may on deaf ears because it may have been used outside the manufacturer's specifications.Rods are given a PE rating, which is the braid-breaking strain: PE-8 is 80lb, PE-5 is 50lb generally. Rods also have a rating for recommended lure weight, maximum reel drag setting and maximum angle at which the highest drag setting can be applied to not point-load the rod. Some popular rods are Smiths, Shimano jigwrex, Shimano blue rose, Xzoga, Jigging master, Terminator, Daiwa Monster Mesh and power jig rods.

The reel specs are as follows: braid capable, ideally narrow, low speed - between 4 and 5:1 for heavy braid PE 5 -8 (that's 50 to 80lb, but usually breaks at 100 to 150lb crazy ratings but that's the world of braid) and up to 6:1 ratio for lighter braid is fine.Popular reel brands include Daiwa Saltist, Daiwa Saltiga, Shimano Ocean Jigger, Shimano Torsa, Shimano Trinidad, Accurate Reel, and Fin-nor Offshores. There are also some exotics like Blue Heaven and Pro Gear. Factory drags are often up-rated with carbontex kits but be warned: this can void a warranty. However, you will find that these reels can take it when market handles (like the Power jig T-bar and Accurate round knobs) are fitted, making it more comfortable and less abrasive than a rubber handle. Spin or overhead? In New Zealand, we're about 80/20 in favour of overhead. Daiwa Saltiga Expedition 6000, Shimano Stella SW 20000 and Fin-nor Offshore 7500 8500 are the pick of the bunch and will handle PE 5-8 braid and all low speed so you can get a crank on decent fish. Metal jigs, long jigs, knife jigs, 7 gram to 700 gram, centre, tail- and head-weighted, all shapes and sizes - there is a huge variety of jigs, from designer to cheap. But you do get what you pay for. Good jigs don't bend so much, the paint and prism film doesn't lift and the wire that sticks out the end goes right through the jig. A kevlar cord, via a solid ring that is, in turn, attached to the jig by a strong split ring, usually connects the hook. Hooks need to be super-sharp and strong to ensure good penetration and holding power. Reliable brands include Zest Jigs, Powerjig, River 2 Sea, Hook Choice, Fisherman, Owner Monster and Mustad Hoodlum.

Here at Go Fish we are mechanical jigging specialists. We built the gear, we understand modern tackle and techniques and we are always happy to discuss trends and tackle. So it's time to go out to the shed, put the old gear up for sale and invest in some modern mechanical jigging tackle. We're not only talking heavy gear. There is also great light 20-30lb tackle available that's effective on yellowtail (kingfish) bass, haupuka, trumpeter, haupuka, tuna, and many other fish and that will keep you smiling and enjoying your sport fishing for years to come. This is fishing today.

Gofish Tackle Co is an Auckland fishing store that has been following and developing all the tackle and gear required to suit New Zealand conditions. We are always happy to discuss tackle trends and development.

Whether youre a fresh faced fishing rookie or a seasoned veteran, it is always important to take into account the proper equipment needed to make for a successful trip before venturing forth into the world of inshore fishing. Pensacola offers much in the way of variety and excitement, so lets take a look at some of gear you may want to consider picking up before you explore the coast.

Inshore fishing is most common due to the fact that it is a very accessible sport, not to mention relaxing. While deep sea fishing generally requires more intense equipment, as you head farther out into more dangerous waters to catch possibly dangerous fish, inshore fishing can be tackled (no pun intended) with a decent set of affordable gear. Florida gulf coast fishing in particular is host to a lofty selection of fish, so the equipment you purchase makes a big difference in what kind you catch.

Salwater fishing is among the more popular forms of inshore fishing. Casting rods are great for top water plug action, and make use of moderately heavy lines. A popular rod used often in Florida for redfish is the Penn II International Inshore Casting Rod performs extremely well for a wide variety of fish. Actions and tapers are often utilized for bait application, whether you are using artificial or live bait. The GLoomis Gulfcoast Series Casting Rod is also a popular one amongst inshore frequenters. It has a light, fast taper, which is good for folks who arent accustomed to the more difficult rods out there, and would like to have as much control as possible without overexerting themselves. Be forewarned, these two arent exactly budget rods.

When it comes to reels, youre definitely going to want to go for light tackle spinning reels, as they are ideal for inshore angling. Youre looking at about an 8 to 15 pound test range for strength and line capacity, so this gives you the proper amount of support for a wide variety of fish. If you are trying to keep in line with your light and fast rod, it would be a good idea to pick up a reel with at least four ball bearings to ensure a smooth experience. Some reels are heavier than others, so it would be a good idea to feel one out in a shop first (along with your rod, or potential rod, if possible) before making a purchase.

There are numerous types of fishing reels to use for panfishing. You can use the same reel for crappie, bluegill, perch, black bass, bullhead, sunfish, trout, smallmouth bass and many more fish that weigh up to about 5 pounds or so. Many fishermen use ultra light reels for fish up to 10 pounds at times, but they know how to use the drag system properly on the reel. If you don't have experience fighting bigger fish and using the drag system, use a stronger rod and reel combo set.

Panfishing reels can be a simple spincast reel that has a push button for casting the line out. It usually comes with line already spooled on the reel. A spinning reel is another fine choice. You only need a little practice learning how to open and close the bail when casting. There are also baitcasting reels available for panfishing, especially fishing for crappie. These reels need a little more practice in order to learn how to work the spool. You need to use your thumb and spool the reel while casting and reeling in. All of these ultra light reels can be spooled with 2lb to 8lb test line, with some even more than that.

Panfishing reels are manufactured by many different tackle manufactures. Some companies that make the least expensive panfishing reels are, Shakespeare, KingHawk, Zebco, Pinnacle, Daiwa, Shimano, Mitchell, and Master. If you can afford a better quality panfishing reel look at the higher end models from Daiwa, Shimano, Ardent, US Reels Co, Penn, Quantum, Abu Garcia, Okuma and Pflueger. All of these companies make good to excellent quality spinning reels and baitcasting reels.

When you choose the reel you would like to fish with, now you need to pick up a fishing rod to match it. For ultra light reels, make sure you pick an ultra light rod to match your reel as well as a spincast rod for a spincast reel, baitcast rod for a baitcast reel. Or to make it even easier, pick up a rod and reel combo already set up for you. There are many to choose from. All of the tackle companies mentioned earlier make combo sets as well.

One way to figure out which level of quality you need to purchase, is to think about how often you will go fishing. If you are planning on fishing a 100 times per year, spend more on your equipment so it will last longer and operate better. Look at the quality of the rod and reel separately. You need to make sure you have the right equipment for the amount of fishing you will be doing. If you are only Fishing 10 times per year you only need some inexpensive fishing combos to get you started. Then if you find out you love to fish, then spend some extra money on better quality equipment. You will need more rods and reels anyway.

Fishing for panfish can be the least expensive sport you can get into with the family. No need to spend a lot of money in the beginning until you know you will enjoy yourselves.

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If you want a lightweight reel that casts farther than any other spinning reel on the market, the U.S Reels company has the reel for you. They make the SX series of spinning reels, which I think are the best on the market for the price. They are made with lightweight carbon fiber components, high quality SDS drag system, four ABEC stainless steel ball bearings and wide spool design for long, smooth, accurate casts.

The 180SX weighs only 7.2 ounces. The 230SX weighs in at 8.9 ounces while the 240SX weighs 9.9 ounces. These are some of the lightest reels on the market, which makes them easier to cast and you don't get tired so quickly! They work great with braid line as well as Monofilament line.

The 230SX Supercaster utilizes proprietary materials in a high pressure stack system that ca generate more drag than all but the biggest spinning reels. Another feature is this reel has a sealed drag making it ideal for saltwater as well as freshwater fishing applications. The supercaster has a larger diameter spool relative to the drag disks. This leverage means the supercaster starts with less loading and faster than all other reels. That means the drag can be set higher than all other reels. In addition, the exclusive SDS steady drag system compensates for drag temperature increases and reduced line as line is paid out so that drag tension remains the same throughout the fight.

Other benefits of the wide spool design, is less line twist which means less line is wrapped around the spool. By reducing the twist it reduces the line memory which means fewer line control problems and greater casting efficiency. Casting distance is another benefit of the supercaster reels. The wide design put line on the spool in bigger loops so on the cast those larger loops will explode off the reel for casts up to 30% farther than the long nose reels.

The supercasters are the most versatile reels. One supercaster model can fulfill the requirements of up to four sizes of a competitor's reel. For example, the 180 SX can fulfill the need of a 500 size up to a 2500 size reel. The 230SX from a 1000 size to a 4000 size reel, and the 240SX from a 2000 size to a 5000 size reel.

If you want the best spinning reels on the market today, I would recommend looking at the Supercaster reeels from the U.S. Reel company. You don't have to spend a lot of money on the best.

Have you cons idered purchasing a refurbished or reconditioned fishing reel? Sometimes in order to own a higher priced or higher quality fishing reel that is constructed from composite materials, aluminum, graphite or carbon type products like what the stealth bomber is made out of, you need to buy used. Mainly, because a new reel costs too much.Well I don’t know about you, but buying a fishing reel from a guy that had this expensive reel in the garage for a couple years is not to comforting to me. Who knows where it’s been stored or if it really works as good as he says it does.

I would prefer to buy a fishing reel that has been used some then returned to the manufacturing company because they didn’t like it or something on the reel was not performing properly.The nice thing about buying a refurbished fishing reel is that they get returned to the company that makes the reel to get reconditioned or just inspected in order to make sure its OK to resell. They may need to replace a part that malfunctioned or just needs an adjustment. Sometimes refurbished reels are only returns from large retail stores that used them as display models. There may have been nothing wrong with it at all, its just been opened or handled by potential customers. The manufacture cannot sell the returned item as a new reel any longer, so they sell them as used or refurbished. I also found out that many reels returned are inventory close outs or overstock items at the end of a season. Mostly these reels are in great shape. They may have some scratches or tiny dents or some peeled paint, but they will work properly. If they don’t they back them with a 90 day warranty! At least the refurbished reels I have come in contact with do. I would not buy one without it.

I also learned that a refurbished reel is only resold again, as long as it didn’t have any internal damage. That reel would not be resold. That was comforting to know. Now that’s the way to buy a used fishing reel!Another benefit is that you can buy a refurbished fishing reel at about 30% or more less than new. Plus you get a warranty that backs its quality and reconditioned state directly from the manufacture. That’s better than taking a chance buying a used reel from someone’s garage with no warranty. So the next time you need a new fishing reel, don’t forget to take a look at the refurbished one’s. Maybe you can get a better quality reel than you were originally going to buy for the same price you would spend on a new one. At least take a look at them and see what is out there. Make sure you are getting a warranty from the manufacture. Good Fishing!

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You want to try something new in a spinning reel? The U. S. Reel company has invented a superb spinning reel with many features and benefits that can make your fishing experience outstanding! These reels are up to 50% lighter when they are compared to other spinning reels with similar spool diameters. They are made of super light carbon fiber components which is the same material used in the B-2 Stealth bomber, plus its as strong as it is light. If you want to cast a long distance with accuracy, this is the reel for you. Casting distance is one of its defining features because of the wide spool. It will out cast any other spinning reel with a “long-nose”.

Another great benefit of these “supercasters” is less line twisting and low line memory. The supercasters wide spool design significantly reduces line twisting which has always been a major draw back of using spinning reels. These reels also come with a new type of drag system that starts faster and with less effort than other spinning reels does. They have a patent pending system that will maintain a smooth, steady pressure from the time you set the hook, until you bring it in the boat.
The Supercaster weighs less than most 1000 size reels, yet you can do the same job as a 1000-4000 size spinning reels. No other reel on the market today can match that! These are high performance reels used in fresh water or salt water to catch Bass, Walleye, Redfish, Snook, Northern Pike, Trout, Salmon, Panfish and many more species of fish.

The supercaster is also a great reel if you prefer to use braid. Other benefits include a spool lip within easy reach regardless of the spool position, making it much easier to feather or pitch casts. A spool arbor is included to adjust line capacities and eliminate backing for many fishing conditions. The arbor is also sticky to make it difficult for braid to slip.

Other Features:

Stainless Roller Bearings, Aluminum or carbon fiber body SX – Composite- XL, Spools made from Aluminum, Spool shaft is stainless steel, Handles up to 30lb test of braid line and 16lb test of mono.

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