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.

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. …

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

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 …

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. …

Jan 29, 2024 · I have the Shimano SLX MGL 70 Casting Reel. I am curious is the frames are the same. I'm interested with the 2024 SLX 70, if there's much difference from that and the SLX …

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 …