Category Archives: Reels

Okuma Trio Spinning Reel Review

Posted on February 22, 2011 • 49 Comments

Okuma's Trio

Okuma has been making some serious waves in the fishing industry lately, leaping from relative obscurity to respected brand in short order. Part of their rapid climb up the ladder has been a series of innovative and fresh ideas, none more so than the Okuma Trio series.

We’ll admit, the Trio series looks cool — kinda like a Stealth fighter — is priced right (around $75) and boasts a laundry list of interesting features…but how does it fare out in the real world? We aimed to find out! … Continue Reading

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Cure for the Dreaded Backlash!

Posted on December 29, 2009 • 10 Comments

Okay, so if you’ve ever fished with a baitcaster…you have, undoubtedly, been on the receiving end of the dreaded backlash (rat’s nest, professional override or Cluster Foogazi). So, what to do?

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Diawa Regal 2500 XiA

Posted on February 8, 2009 • 3 Comments

In this day and age of reels that cost more than your first car, can the $50 Diawa Regal 2500 Xia really compete? I mean, seriously? After all, I’ve spent more than that for a spool of braided line…

Features & Specs

• 11-bearings (10 + 1 roller)
• DigiFear™ drive train
•  Infinite Anit-Reverse.
• ABS Metal spool
• Locomotive Levelwind
• Gyro Spin® balanced rotor
• Tangle Guard™
• TwistBuster II™ Lifetime® Bail Spring
• Spare aluminum spool
• Gear Ratio: 5.3:1
• MSRP: $49.95
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Shimano CORE 101 MG

Posted on May 6, 2008 • 1 Comment

shimano coreShimano’s new Core 101 MG baitcaster reel is amazingly light. But how did it fare when put to the test? Read on!
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