May 3, 2025 · Explore the best baitcasting reels for bass fishing across three price ranges—under $150, mid-tier, and premium—featuring Shimano, Daiwa, Abu Garcia, and more.

Nov 6, 2024 · I've noticed there has yet to be a discussion about the new Shimano Vanford 2024. If any of the shimano heads out there have an opinion on the upgrades that have been made …

May 6, 2023 · All the Shimano '18-22 worm drive (except New Stella) interchange parts - and are the same reel design using different MOC and number of ball bearings - '18 Stella, '19 Stradic, …

Dec 24, 2012 · What would be the lowest grade Shimano spinning reel you would consider? I'm not much of spinning guy, but this can become my spare or my daughter's main set up. I'm …

Apr 28, 2024 · Shimano Curado BFS has a very shallow spool. I can cast far enough to see a little bare spool or close to it. It truly has a capacity of 45 yards of 15 lb braid (Smackdown) at most. …

Jun 2, 2012 · I've been seriously considering getting a baitcasting outfit. I was pretty set on the Shimano Curado because of all of the great things I've heard about it here and elsewhere. …

Dec 19, 2024 · Shimano Curado 200 M vs Curado 150 MGL By Mojo Bass December 19, 2024 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots

Nov 8, 2023 · Would you say the Shimano SLX 150 is a good reel? One that you would recommend for the price? Also, what is the difference in the different models, like the MGL, …

Sep 25, 2021 · In my opinion Shimano combined the Curado 200k & Curado 70k MGL and the result is the 150MGL plus 6 pin brake weights instead of 4. It should palm like most SLX.

Aug 27, 2019 · I've fished for many years, exclusively with spinning gear. I've decided to get a little more serious/technical about bass fishing, and want to try a bait casting setup. I recently …