Reels Reviews

"Last summer I purchased a Penn 850SS reel for my brother for an offshore tuna trip in Southern California.This is a charter that we hire every summer for a two day trip to chase yellowfin tuna,"...(read full reviews)

"I have the OF95. It's huge and has a super drag. You feel that you could tug a concrete block from the bottom of the ocean."...(read full reviews)

"If you like to tackle BIG fish with light gear then you've got a give this reel a try. Before the advent of spectra, anglers were forced to use bigger heavier reels in the 30-80 size to accomodate"...(read full reviews)

"I combined this reel with a 6'6" 20-50lb Shimano Tallus (SBA) rod, and 40# clear Ande. I then headed to the Dry Tortugas for some bottom fishing. I caught many fish with the largest being a 53lb"...(read full reviews)

"I own a 665H and it works great. Don't worry about this thing breaking, because i have reeled some huge humbolt squid on this reel, with it doing a good job. This reel can also hold wahoo, and"...(read full reviews)

"I bought this last year in the 6000 size, and loaded it up with 10lb mono. I've caught LOTS of nice (15lbs+) dolphin on it, and several smallish tuna. It's never missed a beat. I use it mainly for"...(read full reviews)

"This is by far one my top 5 saltwater reels. I have caught sailfish, blue marlin, white marling, bull dolphin, and a few BIG Blue Fin Tuna with one about 183lbs. The retrieve is smooth, the drag seems"...(read full reviews)

"Bought this reel as a 50lb. set-up for two-day trips out of San Diego. Broke the reel in fishing rockfish this winter, playing with the two speed option and worked like a charm. Switching between"...(read full reviews)

"I own and use both these reels and feel they are the best I've ever used. The reels are built tuff and should last many years with very little maintenance.."...(read full reviews)

"Always fished stradics before this. Very solid simple design- designed for saltwater by shimano. Love the water proof drag. Caught several 40+ inch snook on 5000 series and has held up like a tank."...(read full reviews)

"Reels like these remind me of why I'm such a die-hard Abu Garcia fan. These Big Game reels offer stronger than ever gears and the best drag Abu Garcia has ever built. I only wish they offered brass"...(read full reviews)

"After having tried a few reels these Newell impressed me on how ligth they are,the brake an clicker are also very good.I use the 300and 400 models the 200 i didnt like that much since they pinch line"...(read full reviews)

"This is an excellent reel for freshwater fishing too. It is very light weight and will land big fish with ease without using heavy saltwater equipment. The quality is first rate and it will probably"...(read full reviews)

"This the finest reel for your money, and I mean that in every way. You can get yellowtail 30-40lb's on this reel. It' easy to cast no backlashes to worry about , it's smallness is the finest little"...(read full reviews)

"I use Avet reels for a living I own every model twice over from The SX to the TRX50.I own Gut Buster Charter's out of Sarasota the reels are perfect for everyone from kids to elderly I love the LX"...(read full reviews)

"dont even think about picking up this reel if you cant afford it cuz you WILL end up buying one"...(read full reviews)

"I have been using the 500 for two full seasons. I have dropped this reel several times on the deck of the boat and on the ground accidentally. I have never had the first problem other than whe a 7ft"...(read full reviews)

"I have three of these so far, an 8, 12, and 16. I will probably by another. These are great reels, super fine quality, high class, and precision."...(read full reviews)

"This is likely the toughest multipiece frame reel out there. Built with heavier components than the same sized freshwater series these reels are built for saltwater use. Casting adjustment is touchy"...(read full reviews)

"This is an awsome reel i cought a 10 ft hamerhead on it.You can even reel in a Blue Marlin.This reel is so smooth its not even funny!!! YOU should get it.TOTALY WORTH THE MONEY."...(read full reviews)