2025 Baitcast Reel Buyer's Guide - Bass Fishing Resource Guide
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.
2026 Shimano new releases - Bass Fishing Resource Guide
3 days ago · Some highlights; New Calcutta conquest DC Conquest BFS limited New scorpion DC Redesign of the zodias rods https://fish.shimano.com/ja-JP/product/new_product/2026ss.html
2023 Shimano Vanquish Review and Initial Thoughts
May 6, 2023 · I have been fishing for a few hours each day this week with my new Vanquish C2500S and so far it is amazing. It might be the best spinning reel I have ever used. I knew it would be good …
Reels that I recommend, 2025 Edition | Michigan Sportsman Forum
Jan 5, 2025 · The Shimano SLX is essentially a Curado with a different color scheme and a few less bearings. Functionally, they are the same and come with the same gear ratios and line capacity. As …
What's The Lowest Grade Shimano Spinning Reel You Would Buy
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 looking 2500, …
The new SLX DC XT - a Curado/Scorpion DC killer?
Oct 19, 2022 · Shimano usually makes sure their reels from different price point have matching level of features, but IMO this one is definitely eating up the market of the new Scorpion DC, as well as the …
BFS: Line Choice Isn't a Simple Thing to Figure Out
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. The other …
Shimano 2024 Twin Power - Bass Fishing Resource Guide
May 29, 2024 · I have a new Megabass P5 Whippet coming my way. I was able to pick it up new from Japan for pretty much a steal and I am looking for a new reel to put on it. I have the new Vanquish …
Sooo....What's the difference with the Curado 200 M Vs the Curado 150 ...
Jul 10, 2023 · I think Shimano did the right thing by basically offering us swimbait fisherman a Curado that is the perfect marriage of the 150 MGL and 200K. 200K lacked the beefiness/gears and …
Shimano SLX - Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots - Bass Fishing Forums
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, XT, or the 150 A?