Review Bass Reels
Shimano SLX DC 150 Review: My All-Around Baitcaster
Two years with the Shimano SLX DC 150 (6.3:1) for jigs, finesse and spinners. What the four-mode digital brake does well, where it struggles, and who should buy it.
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Spinning, baitcasting, spincast and fly reels: drag, gearing, weight and durability compared. Reviews, comparisons and buying guides for bass and trout anglers.
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Best Baitcasting Reels for Bass by Technique (Gear Ratios)
Five baitcasting reels for bass sorted by technique: jigs, finesse, crankbaits, topwater and frogs, with the gear ratio to pick for each. One I fish daily.