I bought the Penn Spinfisher VI spinning reel as a belated Christmas present for myself and I’ve not regretted it. It actually appeared in our top surf reels article as number 3 on the list. I’ve taken this reel to the beach, the rocks, and on my kayak since then and given it a good workout in varying conditions in …
7 Best Toyota 4Runner Kayak Roof Racks – easy, durable, good value
In a hurry? We think the Thule Hullavator Pro has to be the best Toyota 4Runner kayak roof rack in the market today. Thule Hullavator Pro 4.9 stars I think the 4Runner is a great-looking SUV. If you own a Toyota 4Runner and love kayaking, you may be experiencing the dilemma of finding the best kayak roof rack for your …
Best saltwater fishing Line for Spinning Reel – Powerful Mono, Fluoro, And Braid to Bag Monsters
Need a great saltwater spinning reel? Click here! Looking for the best line to bag a few monsters? Many fishing brands say they sell the best quality line, but only some can back up their claims with how well their lines work. Our goal is to break down what you should look for in the best saltwater fishing line for …
Best 4000 size spinning reel – Top Value Picks
In a rush? The Daiwa BG is marked as the best spinning reel in the 4000 size. Have a hunt for some deals by clicking the links below. Check out our article rating the Daiwa BG as the best surf spinning reel out there! If you’ve landed on this page then well done. Because I think the 4000-size reel is …
Penn Conflict 2 Long Cast Review
Achieving a long cast reel that was lightweight was Penn’s aim with the Conflict 2 Long Cast version. Comparing it to the Spinfisher VI in the 6500 size weighing 24.4oz, the 6000 size Conflict 2 is only 18.5oz. This makes a difference on a long beach casting session when you’re chucking lure after lure into the surf, searching for that …
Tsunami SaltX Reel Review – Insanely Powerful Reel!
Are you looking for a sealed, waterproof reel that’s price doesn’t leave your eyes wincing and your bank account smoldering like the Van Staal VR reel might? Then the TSunami SaltX might be the pick for you. This is a serious reel with solid engineering and hardy construction behind its design. When this reel was first coming out there was …
Daiwa Sweepfire Review – Astonishing value for a few bucks
I bought the Daiwa Sweepfire a few years back in a small shack of a fishing tackle store. I’d recently broken a reel and needed a quick and cheap replacement in the meantime. I purchased the 4000 size reel, and to be honest it was one of my go-to reels for a little while that I didn’t mind giving a …
Shimano Sienna Reel Review – A Fantastic little entry reel
I originally bought this reel as part of a lighter-weight combo for use on my kayak, in the 2500 size with a 7ft spinning rod. And it was very good value! That was about 2-3 years ago again and it’s still going strong. And in that time I’ve used it for kayak fishing on saltwater harbours, surf fishing for targeting …
Penn Battle 3 Review – Solid, strong reel in this transformed model
The Penn Battle 3 is probably one of the most popular reels out there at the moment. It came in at a close second in our head-to-head comparison article to find the best surf reels out there. Penn have transformed a lot about this reel compared to older models, the Battle 1 and 2. The main upgrade, which is a …
Okuma Rockaway Reel Review – A strong surf reel
The Okuma Rockaway Surf reel is an affordable long cast reel for tackling many different type of saltwater application, whether surf, beach, rock and pier. This is a big reel in many regards – with huge spool capacity, tons of drag, chunky handle and broad rotor design. The Rockaway should be able to withstand it a lot of what the …
