- Shimano Vanford 2024 - Bass Fishing Resource Guide
I've noticed there has yet to be a discussion about the new Shimano Vanford 2024 If any of the shimano heads out there have an opinion on the upgrades that have been made to this new version, please share Additionally, what use cases would you reccomend this reel for and in what size gear ratio
- Shimano Expride Owners. . . your favorite model? - Fishing Rods, Reels . . .
It's been great paired with a Shimano Curado 70, EXTREMELY light and plenty sensitive been doing a lot of bank fishing, lots of trees and obstacles, so have been favoring my shorter 6' IMX-Pro which I love, but any time the longer rod makes sense, I choose the Expride As another user said, excellent T-Rig rod, great feel for the bottom
- Shimano Calcutta Conquest size recommendation needed!
Hi, I’m looking to get a Shimano Calcutta Conquest to pair with a 7ft glass rod I’ll be using it for shallow cranks, wake baits up to 1 ounce, and small swim baits like the Deps Slide Swimmer 115 and Gan Craft Jointed Claw 128…Which Calcutta would be better suited, the 100 size or the 200 size?
- Shimano Expands Flagship MGL Spinning Reel Lineup with the Exsence . . .
June 2, 2025— Charleston, SC— Shimano North America Fishing announces the debut of its Exsence B spinning reel lineup with a new 2500-size option, tailored for light-tackle anglers targeting freshwater species with techniques
- Lews Speed Spool Vs. Shimano Curado - Bass Fishing Resource Guide
I've been seriously considering getting a baitcasting outfit I was pretty set on the Shimano Curado because of all of the great things I've heard about it here and elsewhere Then recently there was a thread here on the Lews Speed Spool and some people seemed to really like it I was still leani
- The new SLX DC XT - a Curado Scorpion DC killer?
Shimano usually makes sure their reels from different price point have matching level of features, but IMO this one is definitely eating up the market of the new Scorpion DC, as well as the Curado DC
- 2023 Shimano Vanquish Review and Initial Thoughts
All the Shimano '18-22 worm drive (except New Stella) interchange parts - and are the same reel design using different MOC and number of ball bearings - '18 Stella, '19 Stradic, '19 Vanquish, '20 Vanford, '21 Twin Power, etc ) Stella has the stainles gears and forged magnesium body and rotor
- Bloody Shimano! - Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots - Bass Fishing . . .
Bloody Shimano! By Tim Kelly December 12, 2024 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots
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