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Pre-ICAST Sneak Peak at Penn's New Premium Rugged Saltwater
Spinning Reels
Penn, one of the most well known brands in
saltwater reels is about to give anglers the most rugged, made in USA, saltwater spinning
reel to date. the team at Penn gave us a pre-ICAST sneak peak at their new Torque
and Conquer spinning reels designed for the harshest of conditions. |
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A pre-ICAST Preview of Daiwa's new TD Zillion Coastal reel
and updated Saltist lineup
Daiwa gave us a preview of their soon to be released reels at the upcoming ICAST
2009 in Orlando. They kick this off with a focus on saltwater with new additions
ranging from a new Zillion Coastal reel to brawny new Saltist Big game reels. |
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Hot New Reels, Sizes, and PT Technologies from Quantum in 2010
Quantum has been hard at work on a complete line of new
reels that place and emphasis on improved refinement, extra features, and
upgraded ergonomics. In a pre-ICAST scoop we take a sneak peek at the upcoming
2010 products soon to be officially launched by Quantum. |
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2009
Highspeed Reel Shootout : Daiwa's 50th Anniversary Hyperspeed Zillion
The special editions of this reel have been a
favorite amongst our readers. Unfortunately, those versions of this reel are
only available as Japanese Domestic Market products. That was until January of
this past year. Presenting the special edition, US Domestic Market 50th
Anniversary Hyperspeed Zillion! |
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2009 Highspeed Reel Shootout Part 2: Abu Garcia Revo SX
Abu Garcia’s workhorse line and our token budget
reel for the shootout – that is, if you can imagine a $170 reel being considered
as budget! Does this sub $200 reel have what it takes to compete with the next
tier of $200 - $300 reels? Let’s find out. |
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2009 Highspeed Reel Shootout : Quantum Tour Edition PT VI
The
first entry into our 2009 High Speed Reel Shootout: The Quantum Tour Edition PT
VI. That’s right, for the very first time Cal is fishing a Quantum, but of
course, not just any Quantum - the new, redesigned and re-engineered, top of the
line Tour Edition PT VI. |
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The Lean Green
Cranking Machine, meet Shimano’s Curado E5
The Curado rests in the
middle of Shimano’s baitcaster lineup and has long been a favorite among anglers
looking for a quality reel at a reasonable price. The redesign of the series was
a major undertaking for the company and we now take a closer look at the Curado
E5... |
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Obsessed with
Weight, the new lighter generation of baitcasters
What is it with
bass anglers? Admit it, were all obsessed with weight. Whether we are talking
fish, rods, or reels we count the ounces with fervor. Sure heavier is better in
regards to fish, but when it comes to baitcasters weighing in as lean as a
supermodel is all the rage.
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Daiwa’s Pluton can
be described with one word…. Solid
The Daiwa Pluton has
arrived and is already available now at a number of online retailers. Since our
original preview of the Pluton we have tested a mass production reel in a number
of applications and it is now time to release our complete field test of this
solidly built round reel. |
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Shimano blends Power with Weight Reduction with the Sophisticated new Chronarch
D
Shimano prepares to
introduce the much
anticipated redesign of the
Chronarch series, the new D
version is a major departure
from the previous generation
reel and places greater
emphasis on weight reduction
and improved ergonomics
without sacrificing power or
refinement. |
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Shimano's new Citica 200E -
Completely Redefined
Shimano’s mainstream
Citica reel gets a major makeover that follows the popular Curado series in
terms of reduced weight and improved ergonomics. Our field tests take us from
the California Delta to Dream Lake, Alabama as we find out just how good the new
reel is, as well as how it stacks up to the more expensive Curado E. |
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Does the Patriarch have the guts to reign at the top of
Pflueger reels?
The new king at the top of the Pflueger line is now the Patriarch, a reel that is only thirty dollars more than the Supreme. Is Patriarch worthy? Let's find out. Introducing our review of Pflueger's new flagship, the Patriarch. |
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World's first look inside the Team Daiwa Pluton
So far,
details of the new Daiwa Pluton have been hard to come by, but we managed to get
our hands on one of the very first reels to roll off the Daiwa line and are able
to bring to you this exclusive look into the makeup of this new, highly
anticipated round reel from Daiwa. |
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Detailed photos and information on the 2009 Abu Garcia Revo baitcast and
spinning reels
There is no doubt that the
Revo has been a phenomenal
hit, and this coming season
Abu Garcia enhances the
series with thrilling new
additions. Some of the reels are already available at
retailers, some you've seen snapshots of, some you have heard rumors of, but
here is the inside scoop. |
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First look at the newly redesigned lightweight Quantum
top-end baitcast reels
Quantum brings out the big
guns by revamping their top
of the line reels making
them lighter and giving them
a more stunning appearance
by paying closer attention
to fine details. Here's a
peak at what we can expect
to see on store shelves in
the late Fall. |
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The introduction of a meaner greener Curado, and an enhanced Citica
With rumors and blurry
snapshots of the soon to be
announced Curado E popping
up all over the internet we
have finally obtained
concrete details of the next
evolution of the popular
series, as well as a first
look at the enhanced new
Citica E. |
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The
Ultra Lightweight Steez
series gets a Speed Bump!
It seems Daiwa is all about
speed this season as they
not only boost speed in
their Zillion series but
also prepare to introduce
new faster versions of their
flagship award winning
magnesium based Steez reels. |
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A Peek at Daiwa's Hyper Speed Zillion, soon to be the
world's fastest compact baitcaster
Back in 1987 Daiwa was the
first tackle manufacturer to
introduce a reel with a
blazing fast 7.1:1 gear
ratio a benchmark that
competitors were unable to
match for nearly two
decades. Daiwa prepares to up the
ante once again with the
world's fastest compact baitcaster. |
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An In-Depth Look at a Reel Made Entirely in the USA: The
Ardent XS1000
Reels that are completely
made within the USA are a
rarity these days. Today we are here to see what Ardent has to offer
with a closer look at the Ardent XS1000, the reel that Alton Jones used to win the 2008 Bassmaster Classic. |
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Spy
photos of a possible new Shimano “Green” Reel
TackleTour has obtained
spy photos taken by an angler at El Salto that indicate that Shimano is now in
the process of field testing a new “green” reel.
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The Daiwa Steez is light in
Weight but not in Sophistication
Prior to the release of the
Steez in the US our
Enthusiast Editor, Cal, took
a look at the Japanese
version and published the
article a week prior to
ICAST. Since then we have
fished the US model for over
a year and after the release
of the Core we take
another look at the world’s
lightest premium baitcaster
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Pflueger’s
“Supreme” Baitcast Offering
It has been much too long
since we last reviewed a Pflueger product, three years in fact. Since looking at
the President baitcaster in 2005 the company has released a number of new
offerings including
the Supreme, which
picks up where the
President left off. |
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Performance meets great value with the Quantum Incyte
The Quantum Incyte
spinning reel is a mainstream offering that comes with features that make it competitive with
much more expensive reels. We take a look at the complete reel from its
construction to its capabilities on the water. |
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A look inside the design of the
Quantum Aruba PTs
The Aruba PTs conventional reel exhibits some quality features
including a dual carbon drag system, Nitrogen-Alloy PT
bearings, and a tool-less takedown for quick and easy maintenance. Before we hit
the water wetake a detailed look at each component to see just what this
reel is made of. |
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Don't Judge This Reel By Its Quirky Spool: The WaveSpin Reel
Our formal
introduction to this
product was at ICAST
2007 where Russ
Riley, VP of
Operations for
WaveSpin (formerly
WaveCast)
enthusiastically
showed us their new
spinning reel.
Naturally, the first
thought that popped
into our collective
mindset was
"gimmick." |
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The ultimate saltwater low profile
baitcast reel, the Abu Garcia Revo Inshore
Building off of the
popularity of the Revo STX that was introduced about a year ago, Abu Garcia
releases the highly anticipated Revo Inshore. This low profile baitcasting reel has a
familiar profile, but packs much more muscle into a tougher frame with corrosion
resistant components. |
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The
Team Daiwa Advantage HSTA, A "Supertuned" Remix
The new HSTA is the latest iteration of the
Advantage series, and designed to be the most advanced
to date. The HSTA implements a variety of souped up features which include a
higher bearing count, weight reduction, and a Zillion styled handle and drag
star… all in the name of supertuning. |
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Product Reviewed |
Date Posted |
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Sweet to the “Core,” Shimano’s new
premium magnesium baitcaster |
9/13/06
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Shoot for the moon, the well machined Daiwa Luna |
10/25/07
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Pinnacle launches new baitcasters at ICAST for the 2008
season |
8/29/07
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Daiwa's
2008 reel lineup
brings forth the
Megaforce and a new
supertuned Advantage |
6/17/07
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Abu Garcia prepares to introduce new
additions to their low profile reels lineup |
5/30/09
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Fighting Smallies with Fire, Daiwa Fuego style |
5/28/07
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Go Light, Stay
Tough, the Shimano
Stradic MgFA |
4/23/07
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Pinnacle is not just about OEM, and launches their new
"branded" baitcasting lineup
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3/14/08
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Daiwa's New Workhorse,
the TD Zillion: US and Japanese models compared |
12/17/08
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Low
Profile Design, Round Reel Muscle, the Shimano Curado 300DSV |
1/29/07
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Penn gets Innovative with the new "Torque" |
1/07/06
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Cabelas turns to a trusted manufacturer partner for their
2007 flagship reels |
1/03/06
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Sustain-able
performance over the long haul? |
1/01/07
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BassPro
releases a slew of new and revamped reels for 2007 |
12/29/06
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Van
Staal: The NO LIMITATION spinning reel now with a new bail system and enhancements |
11/6/06
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Daiwa expands their brightly colored lineup with the new
Tierra spinning reel |
10/29/06
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Watch out! Make
room for the new Abu Garcia Revo STX low profile baitcast reel |
9/21/06
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The world's first digital low
profile baitcaster, the Shimano Calais 4x8 DC |
9/13/06
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The best Okuma
spinning reel
yet, the
technologically
advanced VSystem |
7/17/06
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Inside the new Shimano Calais DC |
8/9/06
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TackleTour's exclusive Fin-Nor and Quantum '07
ICAST Preview |
7/2/06
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Fish harder and
faster with the souped up Shimano Curado 200DHSV |
6/12/06
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TackleTour undercover: New low
profile baitcasters and spinning reels from Abu Garcia |
5/29/06
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Bigger and
better, the Shimano Citica D edges into previous generation Curado territory |
5/18/06
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The tough task of revamping a legend...the Shimano Curado
redefined |
4/19/06
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Hit up multiple
species with the redesigned Shimano Cardiff A |
4/14/06
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Burn Baby Burn!
The Ultra high speed Tour Edition PT from Quantum |
4/11/06
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Wicked style, the limited edition Daiwa Black Widow II |
3/24/06
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More for the money...the redesigned Cardinal 502ALB spinning
reel |
2/27/06
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Preview: Daiwa's Saltiga Blast, A premium spinning reel
made more affordable |
2/12/06
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The Sahara 750FB, a quality pint sized spinning reel for
under 60 dollars |
2/1/06
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Tech Tackle precision reels and rods are sure to bring a smile to any angler
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1/1/06 |
The Quantum Energy
PT: See how this refreshing redesigned reel compares
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11/28/05 |
Anglers an count on the real value that the Tekota levelwind
reels offer
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11/03/05 |
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Fish an ultralight
reel with big guns, the newly redesigned Quantum Xtralite |
10/24/05
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Daiwa Coastal Inshore Special: Engineered for light salt
applications and yet
still great for bass
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10/19/05 |
Plenty of Muscle to take on Big Game, the
reasonably priced Shimano Tyrnos
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10/17/05 |
Here Comes the Sun again: Daiwa's TD-Sol Spinning Reel
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9/28/05 |
The Verdict on refreshing an enduring classic, introducing the Shimano Chronarch B
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9/19/06 |
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What happens when beauty and brawn come together
perfectly,
the Calcutta CTE300 |
9/04/05
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A sophisticated new Ambassadeur "Record" reel courtesy of
Abu Garcia |
8/29/05
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The new Bass Pro Signature Series Flagship, is it worthy of
the Johnny Morris name? |
8/25/05
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Revolutionary one handed slack pickup and twitchin' with the
Daiwa Viento |
8/17/05
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The Shimano Torsa, a dream come true in terms of versatility
for offshore anglers |
6/29/05
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Super high speed gearing in a conventional saltwater
package, the Daiwa Sealine X 50SHV |
6/16/05
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New and Improved... Be the first to see new 2006 products by the Zebco/Quantum family
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6/2/05 |
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What is
Shimano S-R Concept? |
5/27/05
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From point A to B
for under 40 dollars, the ARB loaded Shimano Sonora |
5/22/05
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The Rhino
Tackle Tote serves up instant fishing excitement wherever you go |
5/9/05
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All hail the
Pflueger President, a distinguished combination of
elegance and value |
4/17/05
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Red Hot styling and the performance to match...the Team
Daiwa Fuego |
3/21/05
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Quantum's newly redesigned Accurist 2 baitcast reels shimmer
with great value |
3/14/05
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Advancing saltwater big game fishing, the Daiwa Sealine
Tournament SLT 30 goes head to head with Humboldt Squid |
2/14/05
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The New
Saltist Reels from Daiwa feature "Full-Metal Jacket" construction |
2/09/05
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Shimano updates a favorite among anglers, get ready for the
redefined "Calcutta B" |
1/27/05
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The Team Daiwa SOL Radiates Brilliance when finesse fishing
light lines with lighter lures |
1/11/05
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The Team
Daiwa Advantage gets the Supertuning treatment, and the results are inspiring |
11/08/04
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An inexpensive reel with
tremendous quality ... introducing the
Quantum Q-Rated Plasma |
11/01/04
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Shimano's
new Chronarch 50Mg serves up plenty of performance and surprisingly exceptional
value
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10/24/04
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Shimano
takes the next step with improved design offerings on some of their most popular
reels |
9/08/04
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Okuma introduces an assortment of exciting new products! |
9/01/04
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Quantum's Boca PTs reel
employs oversized components to
battle saltwater inshore gamefish |
8/23/04
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Baitcast
aficionado's will savor Team Daiwa's new 2005 Advantage, Sol, and Fuego reels |
8/15/04
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The feature packed Rapala SX6i serves up plenty of
performance and a surprisingly low price
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7/20/04 |
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Bass Pro Shop's miniature Microlite
serves up plenty of performance |
6/27/04
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TackleTour's spy team digs up the latest scoop on what's to come in 2005 for the Zebco
Family
|
6/21/0 |
Clash of the Titans, the
Shimano Trinidad and Daiwa Saltiga shootout
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5/01/04 |
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Quantum unifies conventional and low profile reel design to
create the Cabo PT Baitcast |
4/11/04
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Shimano
revolutionizes casting with the world's first digital braking reel, the Calcutta
200DC
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3/28/04 |
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Excellent value for a Performance Baitcasting reel,
introducing the Daiwa Procaster |
3/25/04
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Bringing exotic beauty and performance
together in the new Quantum
Energy PT-XMetal |
2/05/04
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Tiny reel offers
full-size performance, the Daiwa Laguna LA500 |
1/26/04
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Casting without even touching the line,
using Quantum's Hypercast Ultra |
1/05/04
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Balanced
features and solid saltwater performance with Shimano's Charter Special
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11/24/03 |
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The tough just got tougher, introducing the all new Quantum
Cabo PT Trolling Saltwater reel |
11/03/03
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How well does
the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 7000C3 hold up to the test of time? |
10/06/03
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Quantum brings
Tuning to a new height with the launch of the stunning Energy PTi |
9/08/03
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A palm sized reel for your
ultra-light requirements, the TICA Cetus |
8/26/03
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Taking Round
Baitcasters to the next level, the Shimano Calcutta TE 200GT |
8/11/03
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Rapala introduces a
complete line of new spinning reels (Reel Preview) |
8/4/03
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TICA offers a conventional baitcast reel that
gets high marks in
performance and value |
6/23/03
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Which Chronarch is the best choice
when it comes to features, performance, and price? |
6/02/03
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TICA Libra, a feature packed reel that
comes with an affordable price tag |
5/08/03
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Next Gen Spinning Shootout: Shimano Stradic Vs. Daiwa Capricorn |
5/05/03
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Daiwa steps up
saltwater super line performance with the incredible new Saltiga |
4/2/03
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Shimano
Stradic MgF, a fat free, magnesium hybrid contender |
4/22/03
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The Shimano Sedona 500 FA,
an ultralight economical performer |
4/14/03
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What is the Shimano S-Concept? |
3/24/03
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A spincast reel for all ages and levels of experience, the
mighty Zebco Omega |
1/16/03
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Daiwa's fresh spinning design is illustrated with the
Capricorn |
12/29/02
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An ultralight high performer, the 2003 Quantum Catalyst PTi |
10/31/02
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Introducing the new 2003 Quantum Energy PT reels with
different gear ratios for your specific fishing techniques |
7/01/02
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Come take a peek at the new and exciting 2003 Performance
Tuned rods and reels by Quantum |
7/01/02
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A unique side casting reel and rod combo from down under
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5/21/02 |
A brand new reel with a brand new taste... The Quantum
Catalyst PTi
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5/16/02 |
Who is the baitcasting king? The ultimate shootout between two incredible reels!
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5/9/02 |
The Okuma Fina gets a facelift that's more then just skin deep!
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4/18/02 |
Performance Tuned like no other... The "souped" up Quantum Energy
PT
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3/4/02 |
Fishing
light saltwater tackle with confidence, Shimano Calcutta CT-400
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2/17/02 |
Advanced technology in a traditional
baitcaster... Daiwa Millionaire CV-X
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2/13/02 |
Top Secret! Take the first Look at Daiwa's hot new Super Tuned TD-X
models...before they hit the store shelf!
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2/03/02 |
The brand new, ultra stylish, Okuma Metaloid
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1/28/02 |
Trouble Free Lightweight Fighter...Penn 320 GTi
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1/20/02 |
‘Easy Flippin’… with
the Shimano “Convertible” Castaic
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1/14/02 |
Shimano Crestfire: Is it for you?
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1/13/02 |
Shimano Sustain vs.
Daiwa TD-S
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1/2/02 |
Shimano Stradic
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10/18/01 |
Shimano Curado SF
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6/25/01 |
Quantum Ultralight
Combo
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5/19/01 |
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Daiwa Spinmatic-X |
2/20/01
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