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• Daiwa Grand Wave-Z
This reel has landed a lot of Sturg. Biggest 7'7" 35" girth. Just keeps going.
Reviewed by: on 2011-10-20 | Rating: 
• Shimano Sidestab
my wife and i both use sidekick,sedona shimanos. i have landed HUNDREDS of fish, guppy to trophy, fast water and calm,with fish that dont care if they live and some that i have gone chest deep...
Reviewed by: tom albright on 2011-05-28 | Rating: 
• Jerry Brown Spectra
Spectra is the only line I use for inshore, offshore, etc. I love the hollowcore knotless solution that goes through the guides easily. I load up all my reels with spectra including spinning....
Reviewed by: Zach Ingan on 2011-05-25 | Rating:
• Van Staal VM150
I purchased a vm-150 and thus far it has performed poorly. It does not lay line well and the 20lb fireline that two tackle store owners have tried to adjust on the spool properly ,always...
Reviewed by: Mike Sanford on 2011-05-24 | Rating: 
• Shimano Teramar
You don't need custom rods when you got teramars for inshore use.. I have many of them and use them all the time in south florida.
Reviewed by: Kent on 2011-05-24 | Rating:
• Shimano Sidestab
i have had this reel for 10 years and it has reeled many fish in, it has been my favorite reel untill recently the anti reverse stopped working-does anyone know how to fix this? thanks much!
Reviewed by: diane on 2011-05-09 | Rating:
• Penn Affinity
I'm not sure if they make these anymore but they are worth having in your arsenal. I picked up one up on ebay for about $60 last year and is still going strong. I highly recommend you rinse...
Reviewed by: Tyler Cruzan on 2011-05-04 | Rating:
• Hogy Soft Baits
I use the hogy for snook, tarpon and reds and have had great success. The action is great mirroring a wounded baitfish.
Reviewed by: Craig on 2011-05-04 | Rating:
• Calstar Grafighter
I have a few of these for yellowfin tuna fishing paired with avet and accurate reels. Extremely lightweight but a ton of backbone which is great. I also use an 8 footer... The only thing I...
Reviewed by: Pam Sims on 2011-05-04 | Rating:
• Quantum Iron
I purchased 2 from a Canadian dealer here in New Zealand 15 years ago for $120nz. I have serviced these myself(so easy)and have caught albacore, kingfish, schnapper all in excess of 20lb to...
Reviewed by: Neil Stephens on 2011-04-24 | Rating: