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Best Saltwater Rod And Reel Combo For The Money (Reviews)

saltwater rod and reel combo for the money

If you’re going to be spending any significant amount of time saltwater fishing, I can't recommend strongly enough to have a high quality saltwater rod and reel combo.   But acquiring all this fishing gear can be expensive. That’s why I want to share with you what I've found to be the best saltwater rod and reel combo for the money. Sure, there are other rods and reels … [Read more...]

Best Rod and Reel Combo (For Bluegill, Crappie and Other Panfish)

best rod and reel combo for bluegill crappie panfish

Rod and Reel Combos For Bluegill Not only are bluegill, crappie and other members of the panfish family pound for pound some of the best fighting fish out there. But these fish are also delicious to eat. Sure, they're not the biggest fish you can catch, but they're definitely some of the most fun. And when you get into them, you can find yourself catching fish all day … [Read more...]

The Best Saltwater Baitcasting Reels (Reviews and Buyers Guide)

best baitcasting reels for saltwater

The Best Saltwater Baitcasting Reels If you're thinking of using your freshwater baitcasting reel for saltwater fishing, you may want to think twice, especially if you paid a lot of money for it! Saltwater fish are much more powerful than their freshwater counterparts and if you're not careful, they can strip the drag on your reel. And lets not forget about the corrosive … [Read more...]

Piscifun Phantom Carbon Baitcasting Reel Review (Pros and Cons)

Piscifun Phantom Review

  When selecting your fishing gear, it can be tough to find the right balance between price and power. It’s very easy for things to spiral out of control as soon as you start looking towards higher end equipment, and if you’re like me, your budget doesn’t always allow you to splurge on super high-end equipment. That’s why I was so intrigued by this reel when I first … [Read more...]

KastKing Royale Legend Elite Baitcast Reel (Review)

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My Hands-On KastKing Royal Legend Review With a slimmed down design, the latest edition of the Royale Legend from KastKing has a whole lot going for it. Will this product measure up to previous iterations from KastKing? I got a chance to examine the KastKing Royale Legend Elite in real-world conditions and I’ve got a whole lot to tell you about. Let’s take a look at some of … [Read more...]

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