Cadence CS8 – Our Pick! Pflueger President. Shimano Ultegra. What size reel do I need for walleye? As you gain an understanding of how to fish for walleye, we recommend purchasing a lighter rod and reel combo specifically for jigging and live bait . Ideally, the set up should be a 6′ medium light, fast … Read more
Are line counter reels worth it? Line counters are very nice for repeatability when the fish are maintaining a narrow depth range, or are finicky and don’t want the erratic action caused by banging bottom from time to time, but are not an absolute necessity I use both Abu Garcia 5500 and a couple brands … Read more
Okuma is based out of Taiwan and has been producing quality fishing reels for both saltwater and freshwater since 1986 While Okuma may not be as wide a known name as other manufacturers like Penn and Shimano we have been impressed with a number of their reels especially in the low-price and mid-price ranges. Are … Read more