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Fishing Equipment

Coarse Fishing Tackle Review: The Daiwa Exceler S4000 Fishing Reel

Like many anglers, I don’t have a great deal of money to spend on my fishing gear. So, when I want to add a piece of coarse fishing tackle to my collection, I always need to consider the price. Over … Continue reading

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Shimano Calcutta TE400 Fishing Reel Review

This great looking reel from Shimano has to be the top in its class. It is designed for use in both fresh water and salt water. Not to be outdone, Shimano has provided plenty of top features in the TE. … Continue reading

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Sea Fishing Tackle Review: Daiwa Exceler X Fishing Reel

The Bass is the prized catch for a saltwater angler. Its population is widely distributed throughout the UK coastline, although mature fish concentration is still greatest in the lower half of England. They range from the 6 inch “babies” to … Continue reading

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Coarse Fishing Tackle Review: The FTD ISIS 4000 Fishing Reel

All of us coarse fishermen are really a breed apart. Rather than focus our efforts on stalking fish like trout and salmon, we have wider-ranging tastes. Whether it is tench, barbel, bream, pike,perch, dace or one of the other fish … Continue reading

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Coarse Fishing Tackle Review: The Shimano Catana 2500 RA Reel

If you’re a coarse fisherman, then you know the challenge of stalking a variety of fish species. When you’re out for barbel, bream, dace, perch, pike, grayling and others, your coarse fishing tackle should be as versatile as possible. As … Continue reading

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Fishing Tackle: Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Revo Baitcasting Reel Review

Choosing fishing tackle can be tricky. There’s such a large selection of gear that’s available and such a wide variation in both price and quality, that it’s often difficult select just the right rod or reel. One thing I’ve found … Continue reading

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Fishing Tackle Review: The Hardy Perfect Fly Reel

For many fishermen, the calibre of their fishing tackle is essential. There’s nothing worse than having an inferior brand of rod or reel malfunction at a critical time. So, many of us see the wisdom in investing in quality gear … Continue reading

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White River Fly Shop Fly Rod – Hobbs Creek Fly Reel Review

I recently purchased the White River Fly Shop & Hobbs Creek fly fishing outfit from Bass Pro Shops for $149 and some shipping. I was on the fence about whether to purchase it because of the price point. If you … Continue reading

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Fishing Tackle Review: The Shimano Tribal Ultegra 5500 XTA Reel

Like many anglers, I enjoy shopping for gear and reading about it as much as I do fishing itself. In the off-season, learning about what’s new in fishing tackle becomes almost an obsession, but not quite! When I do find … Continue reading

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Fly Fishing Tackle Review: Greys GX500 Fly Fishing Reel

There’s nothing I look forward to more than packing up my fly fishing tackle on an early spring morning and setting out for my favourite stream. Once there, I gear up and wade out into the cool, crisp water, ready … Continue reading

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