I been looking into the lighter BFS versions. Your review seems to be pushing me closer to getting one

I like how the hooks can rotate freely to reduce fish unhooking themselves.

I used to think there isn't a big difference until about 5 years ago when I really started using squarebills in shallow water. The way balsa deflects and floats is definitely different than plastic lures. Not better in every situation but, for most scenarios, I prefer them

Poppers are so overlooked. I did pretty well the other day with a popper. Great for drawing deep topwater bites and cold days

All these rats... [-( Someone always complains... whether it's about the high end gear concentration, too much affordable gear, enough with the finesse, why is price a category on the evaluation matrix, too picky about certain aspects of a product. The truth is we write about it all. Your focus is ...

All these rats...

I been on the finesse bite too much to appreciate big topwater bites. I usually either finesse or power (punch, deep crank, buzzbait).

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Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:17 pm

...the manufacturer will now have shallow spool options available for both the Series 1 and 2, 100 and 200 sized reels in June, 2021

How shallow?

Paying $300 for this reel, nope. Japan Tackle has it for $239 (four day delivery to the Bay area, including the weekend) and since that link is in the review, not sure about the $300 statement. A 10g (slightly less than 3/8 oz.) casting plug was 'flying' 35-40 yards and 19g (slightly over 5/8 oz.) ...

I personally had bad experience with Spiderwire but, good article. Just curious, but bad experience in what way? I fish about half a dozen new lines every year for review and most hold up well. The majority of disappointing aspects primarily center around ratings and published diameters. I was unim...

I personally had bad experience with Spiderwire but, good article.

I use 4 carrier with reels I know I will be sawing weeds. My punch setup doesnt because I was trying out that Seaguar Flippin Braid.

This goes that everything has its pros and cons....even mono.

I still have stocks of when Sunline called it Reaction FC (prior formula). Mine has a gray hue to it. I really like it. Handles well and has stretch you need and still feel the lure like in the review.

I too found my Legend Glass custom did better with braid. I was kinda underwhelmed with using FC and braid helped.

I really like it though, I feel the rod should be abke to handle 20+ft cranks a little better.

Wonder how the Zillion SV would stack up against the Chronarch? I feel the Zillion noticeably better than the Tatula SV. The Zillion is also closer to the Chronarch price too. It would then be in a higher price point thanow the other way reels so...I'd consider this a win for Daiwa, with being tied ...

Daiwa no longer sends TT reels for free, while Shimano still do. Factors a lot into whether they can review something or not. Shimano will usually send us something if we ask. However, we did not ask them to send the Chronarch MGL. I've asked Daiwa to send a Zillion SV TWS, but received no response...

America's Best Selling Reel? This reel, targeted at the novice angler as a transitional tool between spinning and casting is the go to reel on a countless number of rod and reel combo packages for children up to 12 years old. A spincast reel has been the best starting reel for kids, as it is the mo...