Spinning 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)

"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)

"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)

"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)

"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 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)

"Good reel, lasts forever and is solid metal. Overall its just a good reel and comes in many useful size."...(read full reviews)

"I bought this reel a few weeks ago for pier fishing in southern California. And it works great. I put it on a 10 foot long surf rod and it casts like a bullet. And retrieving 6 ounce weights with it"...(read full reviews)

"I love this reel! I bought the Emcast Sport 6000 to take on a trip to Panama City Beach, and I couldn't have asked for a better piece of equipment for the price. The action is smooth, the anti-reverse"...(read full reviews)

"I have the cabo 40 on a 7' st croix and have used it extensively over the last two years. I bought it originally because my penn slammer would literally smoke when I hooked into larger offshore fish,"...(read full reviews)

"July 2007, I was 25 miles off shore in the gulf of Mexico fishing and all of a sudden a Mako about 10' long, easily 3 or 4 hundred pounds surfaced next to my boat, I had a Shimano 6500 rigged with"...(read full reviews)

"This reel is very good and it will handle any fish and mabe it may not be as good as shimano or diawa but i will handle alot bigger fish.Good Quality reel!!!"...(read full reviews)

"i have a bg 13 that is over 30 years old, and is still the best reel that i own, was bought by my mom in mid 70's going strong ever since, have caught 10 pound channels, and too many bluegill and bass"...(read full reviews)

"I just received my new Catalyst 40 and am very happy. For one, the Catalyst now sports 9 bearing, not 8. Quantum has replaced the single spool bearing with the same double set found in the Energy"...(read full reviews)

"Expertly crafted from high-grade titanium and steel for unyielding strength for tough saltwater fish. A maintenance-free drag system features a water-tight titanium bail and bearings"...(read full reviews)

"i had the sg4000 awesome reel great quality...i used it for snook fishing hook up to some nice sized fish and the drag was amazing....but sold it kind of regret it now because all i have now for snook"...(read full reviews)

"I have a Boca 30 nd it is without doubt the best reel I've ever owned, I use it for both saltwater and freshwater. I mode a couple of modifications to mine. I changed out the bushings in the spool for"...(read full reviews)

"I just purchased an SL40 to throw on one of my 7 foot casting rods to carry me through the rest of the season. I had it out for the first time this morning and I have to say I'm very impressed. The"...(read full reviews)