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Shimano is, and has been for a long time, an industry leader in the development and construction of high-end bass fishing gear. Some of their products, like the Curado casting reel, for example, have ...

The top saltwater rods are built not only to battle the larger fish present in the world’s oceans, but also to resist the highly corrosive effects of exposure to saltwater. Whether you are targeting ...

Although big minnow imitating lures have been around for over a century, it seems like they really became part of big bass fishing culture in the late 1980s to early 1990s. Since then, there’s been an ...

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SHIMANO recently introduced the Reventus series of rods. This well-designed lineup offers five models, each tailored for versatility in landbased saltwater fishing. With their sleek matte and gloss ...

Forward facing sonar (FFS) is the bass fishing world’s latest innovation, and it’s surrounded by controversy. While some anglers have accepted that the future is here, others lag behind wishing for a ...

SHIMANO Australia has released its new Poison Adrena Rod Series. Designed with the “true lightness” concept, these rods feature an innovative full carbon monocoque grip and Spiral X Core technology, ...

The best saltwater fishing rods are not only tough enough to survive the rough and tumble world of ocean, bay, and backwater, but are also sensitive enough to detect subtle bites in deep water. Sturdy ...