Reels

Okuma Trio Spinning Reel Review

by JD on February 22, 2011

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! [click to continue…]

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Cure for the Dreaded Backlash!

by JD on December 29, 2009

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

by JD on February 8, 2009

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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